The Peachtree City Council Workshop Meeting on October 4, 2024, featured significant discussions surrounding the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in the community. The meeting highlighted concerns regarding property rights and the impact of potential ordinances on long-term renters.

One speaker emphasized that implementing strict regulations on STRs may not be legally feasible due to the rights of long-term renters. They argued that STRs provide valuable services to the community and that there is insufficient data to justify the need for such regulations. The speaker described the proposed ordinance as unreasonable and illogical, suggesting that it would not effectively address any existing issues related to STRs.

Iris Owens, president of the Fayette County Board of Realtors, was also present to speak on behalf of the Pointe community, although her specific comments were not detailed in the transcript.

The discussions reflect ongoing debates about balancing the interests of various stakeholders in Peachtree City, particularly as the popularity of short-term rentals continues to rise. The council's next steps regarding STR regulations remain to be seen as they consider the feedback from community members.