Big Peach Running Co. Strengthens the COSF's Community Wellness with Historic New Store

South Fulton, GA - (January 15, 2025) - The City of South Fulton announces a significant addition to its growing business community with the opening of Big Peach Running Co. , establishing a new hub for health and wellness at Sandtown Crossing Shopping Center.

A Weekend of Celebration

Friday, January 17, 2025

• 1:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor khalid, City of South Fulton City Council members, and city administration.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

• 8:00 AM: "We Move Together" Group Run (runners and walkers of all levels are welcome!)
• 11:00 AM: Grand Opening Ceremony and vendor fair featuring food, prizes, and giveaways.

Attendees can look forward to engaging with local vendors and enjoying family-friendly activities. Store owner, Ric Ross and family, longtime residents, bring their passion for community wellness to this new venture, offering premium athletic footwear, apparel, and specialized fitting services.

"I'm very excited to welcome Big Peach Running Company to the City of South Fulton," shared District 1 Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell, Ph.D. "They will offer high quality walking, running and hiking footwear and apparel. The Sandtown Crossing location will be owned and operated by the Ross family, they are long-term residents of our community and I want to encourage the community to come out and support them."

Mayor khalid highlighted the broader impact, "As a city we are excited to welcome the Big Peach Running Co. to the City of South Fulton. This new business provides a fantastic resource for residents building healthy lifestyles and contributes to the vibrant economic growth of our community."

The grand opening celebration will feature community activities, vendor partnerships, and special promotions, showcasing the store's commitment to fostering an active, healthy City of South Fulton community.

"The opening of Big Peach Running Co. at Sandtown Crossing marks a significant step forward in our efforts to bring high-quality retail options to the City of South Fulton," said Artie Jones, III, Economic Development Director for the City of South Fulton. "We're thrilled to welcome Ric Ross as the first Black owner of a Big Peach Running Co. store in Georgia. His investment in this community speaks volumes about the potential of the City of South Fulton's economic future. Stores of this caliber are rarely found on the South Side, and this is just the beginning of our mission to attract more retailers and opportunities that reflect the needs and aspirations of our residents."

For more details or questions, contact 404-205-5877 or visit the Big Peach Running Co. website at bigpeachrunningco.com .

For store details and updates, visit www.bigpeachrunningco.com/locations/south-fulton

For media inquiries please contact Artie Jones at (470) 716-4904 or [email protected] .

Contact: Artie Jones, MPA, CPM

Director of Economic Development

City of South Fulton

Phone: 470.716.4904

email: [email protected]

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About the City of South Fulton

With a population of 110,920 residents, South Fulton stands as Georgia's eight largest city. Encompassing over 90 square miles, its diverse terrain blends urban and rural landscapes, boasting the largest expanse of undeveloped land on the southern side of metro Atlanta. Established on May 1, 2017, South Fulton is one of Georgia's newest and most rapidly expanding cities, emerging as a vibrant destination. Explore more about our dynamic community on our website or connect with us through social media at cityofsouthfultonga.gov.

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