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Events, places, and people that define the culture of Fayette County, Georgia!

Kenny Blum - a long-time resident of Fayette, bit of a history nerd, and amateur podcaster - hosts this monthly podcast where he researches, interviews, and shares the stories about his hometown.

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Creating a city; the planning and development of Peachtree City

September 25, 2025 • Kenneth Blum • Season 1 • Episode 4

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Peachtree City is one of few planned communities in the United States, and it wasn't an American idea! Tune in to discover how a chance meeting put Peachtree City where it is today and who the primary players were in designing the area.

Join me in my talk with Jill Prouty, Director of Peachtree City Public Library, and manager of the Joel Cowan History Room, as we talk about how Peachtree City was born!

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Sources and other information:

Joel Cowan History Room: Oral History Memoirs: https://peachtree-city.org/1597/Joel-Cowan-History-Room

Prouty, Jill. The planning of Peachtree City. Interview. 9 Sept 2025

Follow the Peachtree City Public Library (and follow along for Throw Back Thursdays): https://www.facebook.com/PeachtreeCityLibrary/

Make an appointment to visit the Joel Cowan History room: library@peachtree-city.org

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