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Peachtree City increases tree removal budget

Another $50,000 has been earmarked for removing downed trees in Peachtree City. Courtesy Peachtree City
Another $50,000 has been earmarked for removing downed trees in Peachtree City. Courtesy Peachtree City
By Jill HowardChurch
May 31, 2020

Citing an increased demand for removing fallen or damaged trees from its golf cart path areas, Peachtree City has earmarked an additional $50,000 for its public works services.

The City Council approved the budget amendment at its regular meeting on May 21. The city will fund the measure from its general fund reserves. City Manager Jon Rorie said the initial FY2020 budget for tree removal was $150,000, but with more than 3,700 acres of greenbelt areas within the city, outside contractors are sometimes required to remove larger trees.

Anyone needing to report a downed or dangerous tree on city property can contact the public works department at 770-487-5183, or use the “Report a Problem” link at https://peachtree-city.org/128/Report-a-Problem.

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