Boz Skaggs Opens The Fred’s Summer Concert Series!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

The weather forecast says “Perfect Night Under the Stars!” this Saturday, May 2, when Boz Scaggs kicks off The Fred’s Summer Concert Series. If you haven’t made it to Peachtree City for a concert at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater, this could be the perfect weekend!

Singer/Songwriter Boz Skaggs

With his soulful songs that float between genres of rock, R&B, and jazz, the Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter has earned acclaim from music industry insiders since his first release in 1965. Skaggs, who first gained fame in the 1960s as a guitarist and sometime lead singer with the Steve Miller Band, has released a new album, A Fool to Care. He says he’s “having a lot of fun with music, more than ever,” and you’ll hear everything from the popular “Lido Shuffle” to this newest tracks.

Scaggs is the opening show in the concert series presented by Lexus of South Atlanta. Gates open at 7pm with Nashville alternative country music artist Rayland Baxter performing at 8pm and Skaggs taking the stage at 9pm.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at The Fred Box Office, online at www.ticketalternative.com, or by calling 770-631-0630.

Book a room at one of our hotels and have a fabulous weekend in Peachtree City! For more information about Peachtree City, visit our website.

We’re Celebrating Tourism Week!

The Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 2-10th! We invite everyone to visit the Visitors Center at 201 McIntosh Trail during this week to receive special giveaways and treats from local retailers.

Stop by the PTC Visitors Center during Tourism Week!

If you have a local business and would like to participate, please call us at 678-216-0282. The Visitors Center is open Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

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Peachtree City CVB Wins Advertising Award

By Peachtree City CVB

The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau took home an award at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus’ (GACVB) Best Ideas Competition recently held in Valdosta, Ga. The Best Print Advertising Award was voted on and presented at the GACVB annual Winter Conference.

The print advertising campaign, titled Peachtree City - Just What You Unexpected, was created by the Peachtree City CVB in partnership with Rhyme and Reason Design Agency. The ad campaign highlights the unique qualities of the community, such as zombies driving a golf cart and corporate team building.

“The Peachtree City CVB is honored to receive this award that recognizes our new campaign and creative marketing efforts,” said Nancy Price, Executive Director of the CVB. “Our entire staff worked with Rhyme and Reason to come up with a theme that showcases our assets in a unique and cutting edge way. It feels great to have our efforts recognized by other CVB’s and state tourism leaders.” 

The annual competition is designed to recognize creative excellence and effectiveness in tourism marketing, advertising, sales, promotional campaigns and management techniques at destination marketing organizations throughout Georgia.

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