Electrician Contractor in Peachtree City, GA

Jim Rogers served in World War II, The Korean War, and multiple tours in Vietnam. He got to be the grand marshal for the city's 50th parade.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Peachtree City hosted its Fourth of July parade for the 50th year Tuesday morning. The city honored a 94-year-old veteran who served for more than 20 years.

Jim Rogers served in World War II, The Korean War, and multiple tours in Vietnam. He got to be the grand marshal for the parade.

The kids were taking in all the excitement, especially 10-year-old Antonio and his brother Jackson.

"Pretty fun, because we got all the candy," Antonio said.

However, no one was having more fun than Jim.

"You don't what's coming until it gets ya," he said.

He rode in on a red Corvette– the first car of the parade. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. He's a man of few words but had this to say about the war.

"There's not ever a war– not ever– worth the fight," Jim said.

Here's what freedom means to him.

"Peace within yourself," Jim continued. "You can never have peace in the world, but you can have it in yourself."

Jim added he finds his peace at home with his wife Luann Rogers.

"I was in the service 10 years," Luann said. When asked what branch, she said laughing, "No– his service!"

The couple said they have been married since 1957.

"It's tough on me, really, because there are days where you wonder if he's going to come home alive," Luann said.

Jim did come home. He proudly shows off his bronze star.

Luann said watching her husband in the parade meant everything to her.

"It made my heart stop," Luann said. "I'm so proud of him."

On top of peace, Independence Day to Jim and Luann is about life, love, and the little things.

"Hot dogs, freedom, family– Thank God for the men who made this day possible," Luann said.

Peachtree City officials said almost 40,000 people lined the streets for the parade.

Hard-surface flooring retailer Floor & Decor has expanded its footprint in the US with the opening of its new retail store in Peachtree City, Georgia.

The store is located at 55 Fischer Marketplace Lane, Sharpsburg, Georgia 30277.

This is the company’s tenth store in the Atlanta market area. This includes nine warehouse stores and a Design Studio in Peachtree City.

The opening of the new store was marked by a ‘grand opening celebration and pro event’ on 12 April. For this event, Floor & Décor invited architects, contractors, remodelers, flooring installers, builders, realtors and designers to visit the new store.

The event also provided an opportunity for visitors to meet and interact with Floor & Decor’s PRO Partners services team and supplier representatives.

The company has announced to run a ‘$5,000 Floor Makeover’ giveaway from 13 April to 19 June to mark the opening celebrations.

The new warehouse store and design centre will be operated by a team of approximately 50 full-time and part-time employees.

Floor & Decor chief executive merchant Altonio Dalton will lead the new store.

Dalton said: “We are excited to introduce both Professional customers, as well as homeowners, to our one-stop solution for their flooring needs with an extensive selection of in-stock, trend-right flooring options.

“We offer unmatched service and quality flooring at unbeatable prices. With our free design services, we look forward to helping every customer turn their vision into reality.”

Atlanta-based company Floor & Decor was founded in 2000. It specialises in hard surface flooring products, including wood, tile, laminate, natural stone flooring and vinyl.

As of 29 December 2022, the retailer operated 191 warehouse-format stores and six design studios across 36 states.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - A Peachtree City Walmart is preparing to welcome back customers for the first time in four months after a destructive fire forced them to close.

Many Fayette County residents depended on the store, which was heavily damaged by flames on the night of Aug. 24.

Firefighters said the sprinklers were quickly overwhelmed. The flames at one point were licking the roof, making the structure unstable. It took the combined efforts of the Peachtree City, Coweta County, Fayetteville, and Fayette County fire departments to eventually get the blaze under control hours later.

One estimate puts the damage at more than $30 million and could top $40 million after restoration efforts are complete.

A 14-year-old girl admitted to starting the fire in the store's paper goods aisle. The case against her was settled confidentially in juvenile court in October.

Initially store leaders said they were not going to reopen the store until after the first of the year, but they were able to get a limited area of the store up and running for last-minute holiday shoppers.

"There was a tremendous amount of networking in all of this to make this happen today. We had construction crews that were working non-stop from when this happened, they wer working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get the building to even where we could get back in," Manager Brad Mink said. "Our merchandising teams were working non-stop to even have the merchandise available."

At this time, the store's grocery sections are all fully operational as well as the pet and infant sections and the pharmacy and vision center.

The store even has some toys for those in the community looking for those last-minute gifts.

The Walmart will reopen during a special ceremony with company and city officials at 8 a.m.

Grand Opening Celebration and Pro Event

ATLANTA, April 12, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Peachtree City, Georgia. This store opening marks the company’s tenth area store in the Atlanta market, including nine warehouse stores and one Design Studio. The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will open with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates led by Altonio Dalton, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant.

"Floor & Decor is thrilled to open our doors in Peachtree City," said Dalton. "We are excited to introduce both Professional customers, as well as Homeowners, to our one-stop solution for their flooring needs with an extensive selection of in-stock, trend-right flooring options. We offer unmatched service and quality flooring at unbeatable prices. With our free design services, we look forward to helping every customer turn their vision into reality."

Calling All Pros

Floor & Decor welcomes its valued builders, contractors, architects, designers, remodelers, flooring installers and realtors to visit the new location in the Peachtree City market. Pros are invited to attend a special PRO VIP Grand Opening event on April 12. They can visit www.flooranddecor.com/peachtreecitypro to RSVP and register for a chance to win $10,000. During the event, visitors will get to meet the PRO Services Team, interact with supplier representatives, and learn about Floor & Decor’s PRO Partners services and industry-leading Pro Premier Rewards program.

$5,000 Floor Makeover Sweepstakes

The Peachtree City Floor & Decor store will give away a $5,000 Floor Makeover as part of its grand opening festivities. Beginning April 13, 2023, through June 19, 2023, customers will have the chance to register to win a $5,000 gift card from Floor & Decor. Interested parties can register online at www.floormakeoverpeachtreecity.com.

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(Last Updated On: April 28, 2023)

WHO: The Avenue Peachtree City is hosting a ‘Touch-a-Truck’ event for the Peachtree City community.

WHAT: Come explore larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment at The Avenue! Family and friends are invited to explore local trucks, meet vehicle owners and operators while learning more about them. The event is free and open to the public.

Vehicles and equipment in attendance include:

? School bus

? Police vehicles

? SWAT vehicles

? Fire truck

? Ambulance

? Grapple truck

? Tow trucks

? Skid steer

? Mini excavator

? Heavy construction equipment

? Mulcher

? 80’s-themed food truck

All donations raised at the event will go directly to the family of Toby Bowden, the driver of Parker’s Towing tow truck who attended the event last year. Toby, a retired Marine, father and soon to be husband lost his life while doing his job March 15th, 2023.

WHEN: Thursday, May 4: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Avenue Peachtree City – Central Park – 239 City Circle Peachtree City, GA 30269

VISUALS: Cameras can capture kids and family members exploring numerous trucks at The Avenue that serve our local community.

Jessica Peterson, marketing manager at Avenue Peachtree City will be available on-site for interviews.

MEDIA CONTACT: Identity – Alexia Garcia 616.893.2696 agarcia@identitypr.com

(Last Updated On: April 28, 2023)

A legendary leader who greatly impacted Carrollton City Schools and other educational institutions was the honoree April 18 when the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation named its general endowment after him to reflect his contributions to the foundation’s growth and sustainability.

Tom Upchurch was superintendent of Carrollton City Schools when the foundation was established in 1993. While Upchurch credits the late Dudley Crosson, who was then the city manager of Carrollton, for starting the foundation, it was, in fact, Upchurch who provided the seed money for its initial funding and continued to support the foundation’s important work for the three decades to follow.

The announcement was made at the 2023 Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation Scholarship Breakfast, where 39 students were awarded more than $48,000 in scholarships this year.

Before scholarships were presented, Board President Jennifer Green announced a special recognition was about to take place and then read a resolution formally dedicating the Thomas S. Upchurch General Endowment.

“Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation dedicates the naming of the Foundation’s general fund in Mr. Upchurch’s honor as the Thomas S. Upchurch General Endowment in appreciation to formally recognize his contributions in supporting the organization and to honor his unparalleled passion for the children and teachers of Carrollton City Schools.”

Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent of Carrollton City Schools, then presented a framed copy of the entire resolution that included a photo of charter board members with Upchurch, who were all Carrollton City Schools alumni: Angie Barker, Whitley Morris, Crosson, and Woody Cole.

Foundation Executive Director Kristen Gill said the dedication was part of the foundation’s year-long celebration of its 30th anniversary. Today, the foundation has a net worth more than $1 million – a far cry from the $20,000 raised initially to start it. And holding true to its roots, the primary focus of the foundation is to support teachers and students, including funding for teacher grants, scholarships and student field trip experiences.

Current board members are Jennifer Green, president; Melina Douthit, vice president; Cisco Baldizon, treasurer; Ben Garrett, past president; Katie Williams, Board of Education representative; Stefnie Crites, district Teacher of the Year; and Chuck Harper, Barbara Paul, Matilda Strickland, Regina Cook Cleveland, Burt Grisham, Brandy Marenco, Alison Wallace, and Monica Smith. Gill handles the day-to-day function of the foundation and Albertus, as superintendent, serves in an ex-officio capacity.