Why would they sit on the tarp they put there the day before for hours the day of the 4th? The spot is reserved! They think.
They do not want to stay there very long before the fireworks (no one does) and they also do not want to compete for the best spots the afternoon of the fireworks.
It is the same thing as "jumping" a line due to who you are.
You know like Queen Elizabeth and family get escorted to a covered and windowed spot?
Or, GWB.

Maybe we should go back to the old days where each family owned their own church pew and sat in it every Sunday.
That way one could get there thirty seconds before the service and have a sure seat.
I'm not sure how they managed to get new members if the pews were all sold, I suppose one simply had to wait for someone to die who had no extended relatives and the list wasn't too long.
I also liked some of the old ways better where each family "raised" their own minister and their own doctor, or hired one of each, full time, and never had to go or wait!
It also eliminates the venom and hostility!

I live in Fayette County and all I saw at the fireworks were golfcarts thinking they owned the public roads that cars can drive on. It does not surprise me you did not see them on the golf cart path, they were all on the road and since I don't have a golf cart I could not even drive because of all of the rude drivers. We are the land of the free does that mean that someone from another county can not come and see the fireworks. I would call Fayette the land of the Snobs if all someone has to do is to check out tags. That is sick. Why would anyone want to live in a town with nothing to do but check out tags on cars, how boring. I'm more concerned of how these parents are teaching their kids to be rude because you are in a golf cart. Don't blame kids when they grow up and act like their parents, by being rude.

Get a grip man.

There is no free lunch in life bpr. The PTC taxpayers paid 70,000 large for this little show. We can't afford firefighters or cops, but by god we have fireworks. Fayette county needs to have there own fireworks or contribute to ours.

The people who put out their tarps early should have had people in place to save them. Turn it into a party. You could have had people coming and going all night long. Sleep in shifts. Take turns holding your place.

I still say the best spots should be roped off for city residents only. We are paying some serious jack for this little show, we should be able to enjoy it.

As for your snipping about how snotty, or snobby, PTC people are.... don't use our city amenities anymore. Go somewhere else where they like freeloaders.

Do you have your own PTC tags already? Like it or not your still Fayette county. You brag about how much the fireworks cost, while people there live a life that is not real. You think that you own the world, well you don't, and the truth be known you are in debt up to your nose but prefer to look down on others. Don't parents there care what they are teaching their children. Sorry, but I can drive on your streets anytime I choose in PTC, because I thank God I live in the land of the free, it's sad some of us don't think we do, we have our own little group that can treat anyone like they are on our pavement we bought and in the process it's your kids that are going to pay the price by your attitude. We always reap what we sow and it looks like PTC is already doing that, all you do is fight, who would like to live in your little community that. It has to grow because you can't stop it and freeloaders like your own county and others can drive on what you think is your pavement- you don't own the world, you can't afford it. You only have time to see what county by the tags that go by there during the day- please get a life- it's a good one if you will let it be.

I was not talking about streets or roads. When I say amenities I'm talking about sports facilities, cart paths, fireworks etc.
If we are so horrible then don't come here. I don't think anyone here thinks they "own the world".
Our city taxes go up every year to pay for all of this. City taxes NOT COUNTY. So I still say city residents should get the best spot for viewing the fireworks. We should get something for our tax dollar.

You are right about the fact that many people who live here are deep in debt. They buy homes they can't afford(I say this only because of the number of homes in foreclosure right now) They do all of these crazy things because they think this city will raise their kids for them or make their job as parents easier.

I am talking about the roads in PTC. Because I choose not to own a golf cart, I could hardly get on the public street on the 4th of July night. You may not think you own the world but you think you own PTC. I don't care where people view fireworks that's not the issue, and don't you vote for you city taxes for the disneyland you live in, so you can't complain. I'm saying what are you teaching your kids when golf carts almost running over people at a 4th of July firework display, I don't know how many people (adults and kids) did this. I guess parents don't have time to supervise their kids in PTC. Then they wonder what is wrong with their disneyland. One day PTC will be so big the disneyland will not be able to have golf carts to run over people, there will be too many cars on the road.

Stay the you know what out of PTC if it's that miserable.

I think I finally understand your vent. To answer your question:

You are correct, the parents here do not seem to care about what values or morals they are teaching their kids.

Most of the people driving on the 4th were drinking, which explains the running into cars.

PTC has fallen far away from being "disneyland"

Your subject above: Why Can't People From PTC Come To See Fireworks" confuses me.
If they don't come how do they fill the highways with golf carts?
As to the rude cart drivers, I hope you never have to come to a show at the PTC amphitheater! People with bad hearts should not walk, drive a cart, or drive to one of those. Not only are they drunk but they aren't afraid of each other (the cars, the carts, and the walkers.)
But it is like a NASCAR race ending----not very many ever get fully killed.

We're the land of the free why can't people from other counties come and see the fireworks in PTC. Everyone knows PTC is rude, it's known for that, and that is a shame.I choose not to go to the amphitheater maybe because I don't get drunk. My question is what are we teaching our youth- it's okay to do these things: if you say yes, I feel sorry for you.

Seems to me you're the rude one on here.

I had folks from 3 counties at my house, we all had a ball. We also walked/carted to the fireworks right down the street. No rudeness seen, and none talked about by my crew. Only about 25 folks. Sorry you had a rough evening, but I don't get coming here and complaining about it.

But do I have to stay with my tarp and defend it until dark?
The whole thing has become ridiculous and dangerous.
Why not have it in a pasture field somewhere and require the crowd to walk at least five miles to get where it could be seen?
That crowd could be handled.
Or, maybe not. Would people scout out the area on the second and third of July, stake down hungry pit bulls, and bury IED bombs?
Or, to put a stop to it and save the 40,000 dollars, require the fire crackers to be USA made. Nobody would spend 100,000 dollars surely to hear bright explosions. Some of our returned vets may leave town as it is!

I agree with you, but they are DELTA, you know?

God has nothing to do with Delta, otherwise he would have given the pilots much bigger raises over the years and not let the company go bankrupt!
Their input into the community gives them the same rights as anyone else here. No more.
That is the attitude everyone except some Delta people, discuss.
Many here owned old Delta stock. Want to pay for that?

So it must be all the Delta people who dont wait at 4-ways and lay down tarps. Lets have delta go under and see where we are. The town will be much better off.

The More I learn, the Less I know

I was in my golf car at 8:45 A.M. on the 3rd when I traveled through Battery Way Park at the boat docks. The fireworks were set for 9:30 P.M. on the 4th. That is over 36 hours in advance.

When I drove through, there were 21 "spots" already claimed by tarp/blanket or twine/stake methode. I counted, because I actually thought it was funny how some were trying to even lay claim to the benches.

This is just to much. I say since we start the parade with a volley of fire from muskets, that we end the parade in the same way. When the ending volley is sounded, an Oklahoma Sooner style land rush can ensue.

Well said. This is certainly not vandalism and the 'squatters' got what they deserved. Maybe next year they will just spray them with WD-40

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I am continually amazed at the audacity of people who think they have some special domain over public property by laying claim any time prior to settling down for an event. If you’re not there you don’t have control, ownership, priority or anything else over the plot. Congratulations midnight tarper(s) and thanks for your civic contribution.

I think you are confused!
The people who reserve a space by staking out ground the day before are the same people who won't take turns at a four-way stop!
And what is this about out of town watchers not being welcome? Don't you ever go anywhere else to see anything? Or is that YOU?
I've got an idea: sell spaces ahead of time for $100 to purchase the firecrackers!

I have been tempted to do that in the past and I'm glad someone had the guts to do it. The way the boneheads in PTC were getting, there would have been tarps laid-out a week before the fireworks before long

It's a shame because it wasn't always like this or with that many people tarping the park.

NUK

By following a simple request, I was able to get "primo" spot at 3:30 pm. I suggest that all tarps and blankets be removed prior to 3 pm as requested. This way there is no middle ground.

Then I pray that someone spray paints your car or Toilet papers your house(or trailer), they you can reflect on the "Harmless" activities of people.

The More I learn, the Less I know

It was not only the tarps, people (Like me and my family) who read and followed the PTC Parks request and used stakes and twine to ensure the grass was not destroyed was removed also.

Those who think this is funny or "Kids being Kids" have to wonder what were they doing out that late anyway? What would they have done if the tarps were not available to be removed?

I disagree, this falls in the same line as spray painting your car with water-based paint. Funny for those not involved.

As to the parks department making the request, I feel the 11th hour statement tends to show how much planning our parks department puts forth for our city.

The More I learn, the Less I know

As a fairly long time resident, I think those who performed this civic duty are heroes. There has been way too much arrogance on the part of so many for so long, and "staking their claim" on city property is just one of the many ways arrogance is displayed in Peachtree City. And I don’t know where this arrogant poster obtained their false information on stakes & twine vs. tarps / blankets – it’s all the same, either way it’s still arrogance and an ignorant act.

There was no 11th hour request. It has been batted around for years, and this year finally put out there officially.

Also, I do not believe it said use twine and stakes. I believe it was a request not to go saving spots. Yes, the twine and stakes may be better off for the grass and such which was cited as "ONE" of the reasons.

No crime was commited here unless it was littering by those who left their tarps on city property - same city that put the word out not to do that. Now those "special" people who deserve a better spot than the rest of us have given the city traction to crack down even more next year. More rules, more government - thanks you special people.

And the pranksters? Good for you! I for one will join you and will gather up the first 10 I see next year and take them to the churchstore )so you special people can buy them back and donate to charity at the same time.

Tarp redistribution - a truly Democratic idea.
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now, you got to admit, this is funny! No one was hurt, nothing destroyed, except perhaps the egos of those who thought they could work around the rules by staking out places. I think it's quite funny and say good going to the pranksters. It's a hoot!

Just put up gate's at the city limits on July 4th. Charge everyone not from PTC $100 to enter,if it's before noon check for tarps. I love living here,BUT this is the funniest topic in awhile.

They gathered them up; didn't burn or steal.
Don't think it was pranksters. Probably your good neighbors.
Get a life.