Peach County, Georgia Peach County, Georgia Peach County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,695. Its county seat is Fort Valley. Founded in 1924, it is the state's newest county, taken from Houston and Macon counties on July 8 of that year. Its namesake is the peach, Georgia's most famous crop. Peach County is included in the Warner Robins, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Macon-Warner Robins, GA Combined Statistical Area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of
Peach State Airport Memorial Airport serves as home to the Barnstormer's Grill restaurant, popular with transient pilots and local residents. Adjoining the restaurant is the Candler Field Museum, home to 1920s era aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia. Alexander Memorial Airport also hosts EAA Chapter 468, Civil Air Patrol Griffin Composite Squadron, the Candler Field Flying Club, and the Barnstormer's Workshop. Adjacent to the airport is Peach State Airpark, a subdivision for pilots who share interest in experimental or antique aircraft. In 1967, Carl Hoffman bought a peach tree orchard on the current location of Alexander Memorial Airport, with the intent of building an airfield