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Peachtree Corners buys land to thwart apartment complex

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May 14, 2013

The city of Peachtree Corners closed on the purchase of 20.6 acres Monday, across from The Forum on Peachtree Parkway. The purchase price was $11.5 million.

A developer had planned to build a 250-unit apartment complex on the land. City officials felt it was out of character with the surrounding area.

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