Peachtree Hills is a neighborhood within the

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district of

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. It primarily contains residential buildings, however, commercial buildings are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Peachtree Battle Shopping Center is located within the borders of Peachtree Hills.

Geography

Peachtree Hills' geographical borders are Peachtree Road on the west, Lindbergh Drive on the north,

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rail lines on the east, and

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on the south. Other neighborhoods that border Peachtree Hills include: Peachtree Battle Alliance, Peachtree Heights West, Peachtree Heights East,

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, and Armour.

History

Peachtree Hills Place shortly after 1910

The

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took place very close to present day Peachtree Hills. Peachtree Hills was subdivided from farmland in 1910. It was originally a streetcar suburb of Atlanta in the early 20th century.

Transportation

Peachtree Hills is in close proximity to Peachtree Road,

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, S.R. 400, and the Buford Highway Connector. Lindbergh Station

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is approximately 15 miles south of the neighborhood. Peachtree Hills is within walking distance of the

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, which provides access to MARTA's

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and

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rapid transit lines, as well as select bus routes. Lindbergh Center station provides Peachtree Hills residents with direct, convenient, and economical access to the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport through the MARTA Red and Gold rapid transit lines. Construction on the Clifton Corridor is expected to begin in 2022. The Clifton Corridor will be a boon to residents of Peachtree Hills. Light rail is expected to run from Lindbergh Center station to Avondale station and provide Peachtree Hills residents with convenient access to

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and Your DeKalb Farmers Market. The

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northside trail will eventually run near Peachtree Hills, bringing light-rail and easier access to Lindbergh Center station and Armour to the south.

Education

Residents of Peachtree Hills live in the Rivers Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High public school districts. The following private schools are located near Peachtree Hills: * Christ the King School (K-8) *

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(PK-12) * Dar Un-Noor School (PK-8) * Heritage Preparatory School (PK-8) * Midtown International School (K-8) * Atlanta Montessori International School (PK-9) * Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (K-8) * Torah Day School of Atlanta (K-8) * Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of Atlanta (9-12) * The Richard and Jean Katz High School for Girls (9-12) *

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(9-12) Residents of Peachtree Hills also enjoy close proximity to the many colleges and universities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Amenities

The following amenities are located within the borders of Peachtree Hills: * Gas/Convenience ** Chevron (open 24 hours) * Grocery ** Publix Super Market * Public ** Peachtree Hills Park, a public park hosting tennis courts, a playground, community gardens, picnic tables, and a softball field. ** Peachtree Hills Recreation Center * Restaurants ** Another Broken Egg Cafe ** Baskin-Robbins ** Cafe Lapin ** J. Christopher's ** Jalisco Restaurant ** KR SteakBar ** Maki Fresh ** Pasta Vino ** Starbucks ** Treehouse Restaurant and Pub ** Veda Juice ** Whitehall Tavern ** Zoes Kitchen * Shopping *** Ace Hardware *** Acoustech Music Productions *** Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) *** Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio *** Peachtree Hills Cleaners *** pH Wine Merchant *** South of Market *** The European Collection *** Duralee Fabrics *** Lumiere *** Galleries at Peachtree Hills *** Mrs. Howard *** Robuck *** Jacqueline Adams Antiques *** Parish Kohanim Photography *** FORME Studios *** Tracyb Hair Studio *** Witzlib Training *** GNC *** Nadeau - Furniture with a Soul *** Holeman & Finch Bottle Shop *** Gramercy Home *** Richards Variety Store *** Rite Aid *** Carter's *** OshKosh B'gosh *** J. McLaughlin *** LaRo Jewelers *** EcoHome Fine Gifts & Home Decor *** Natural Body Spa and Shop *** Chico's *** The Childrens Shop *** Cabe and Cato *** Nail Shadow *** Junko Hair Studio *** Club Pilates *** Talbots *** Buckhead Wright's Florist *** Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors

References

External links

Peachtree Hills Civic Association
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