One of South Fulton's

largest developers will break ground on a new project Tuesday, and

residents in Peachtree City and Tyrone may soon

feel the impact.

Renaissance at Southpark will be a mixed-use development featuring retail

and residential uses.

Located at the southeast corner of Ga. Highway 74 and Interstate 85

in Fairburn, Renaissance will have 25 acres of commercial property, 1,000

townhomes and 350 apartment units. The property is being developed by

Jay Knight of the Knight Group.

"This is one of the biggest developments in our area," said

South Fulton Chamber President John Boothby.

Development along the interstates keeps going in South Fulton County,

with shoppers still flocking to the huge Camp Creek Marketplace on Interstate

285.

The development is bound to

have an impact on Fayette's commuters

who wage a morning battle trying to get onto Interstate 85 near the new

development.

Boothby is pleased to see quality development continuing to head south

of interstate 20.

"Jay Knight continues to look forward and see the potential in

South Fulton," Boothby said.