The City of Peachtree Corners, in partnership with PTC Arts, is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new historical marker honoring the legacy of the original Jones Bridge—the structure that inspired the design of the City’s iconic pedestrian bridge. The dedication ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, at the pedestrian bridge located at the Peachtree Corners Town Center entrance.

When the pedestrian bridge was first constructed and officially opened in November 2020, its architectural design was a deliberate tribute to the historic Jones Bridge, a landmark that once connected communities across the Chattahoochee River. Built in 1904, Jones Bridge served as a vital link for farmers, merchants, and travelers moving goods between Gwinnett and Fulton counties. For decades, it stood as a symbol of the area’s growth and ingenuity. 

However, the bridge’s story is not without hardship. During the Great Depression, the bridge fell into neglect and disrepair. In 1945, a group of con artists dismantled much of its steel structure, selling the materials for profit under false pretenses. What remained of the bridge continued to stand as a beloved local landmark until 2018, when the final span collapsed into the river, marking the end of an era.

Today, the Jones Bridge historical marker, funded entirely by PTC Arts and installed by the City of Peachtree Corners, seeks to preserve that story for future generations. The marker highlights the bridge’s historical significance, its role in connecting early communities, and the way its memory lives on through the design of the modern pedestrian bridge.

Members of PTC Arts hope the new marker will inspire residents and visitors alike to appreciate how Peachtree Corners has evolved—from a small crossroads community built around innovation and connection to the vibrant, forward-thinking city it is today.

The public is invited to attend the unveiling ceremony and join city officials, PTC Arts members, and community leaders as we celebrate this new addition to Peachtree Corners’ growing collection of public art and historical preservation efforts.