CITY NEWS
2023
MARCH
Fayetteville Turns 200
CELEBRATE JUNE 3 WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FIREWORKS
Established by the State of Georgia on March 28, 1823, Fayetteville is now officially 200 years old, and City staffers are busy planning a huge, summer celebration to mark this special year.
Set for Saturday, June 3, the Bicentennial Celebration will be anchored at City Center Park and will feature a market, live bands, food trucks, walking tours, and more. Satellite celebration locations will include the Old Fayette County Courthouse grounds and Fayetteville City Cemetery.
The evening will culminate with Fayetteville’s sky full of fireworks.
Back in 1823, there was no “Atlanta” yet. That crossroads 20 miles north of Fayetteville would become known as Terminus in 1837 and Marthasville in 1843 before it was named Atlanta in 1847.
When Fayetteville was founded, the United States of America was only 47 years old, and Fayette County, Georgia was only two years old. By the mid-1800s, Fayetteville is said to have had a population of around 100 people.
According to the United States Census, Fayetteville now has more than 19,000 residents within the city limits alone, with tens of thousands more calling it their hometown. More than just a crossroads, Fayetteville is now home to one of the
largest regional retail centers in the state, one of the largest movie studio campuses in the nation, and what will become one of the largest data centers in the world.
Cover/Top: Women have always played important roles in the history of Fayetteville, but the city’s railroad history was limited, ending in the 1930s, when the rail lines were removed. Right: Looking south from the Courthouse clock tower, year unknown.
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When Fayetteville was founded, the United States of America was only 47 years old, and Fayette County was only two years old. By the mid-1800s, Fayetteville is said to have had a population of around 100 people.
All the while, people in this community still enjoy a friendly, small-town atmosphere, a revitalized historic district, and a growing number of events and activities that appeal to residents and guests of every generation.
The June 3 Bicentennial Celebration will be Fayetteville’s biggest community event ever, and you are invited to celebrate with us!
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Our thanks and congratulations to our February Employee of the Month award winners! They are Julie Brown from Community & Economic Development, Jason Peckham and David Shriver from the Fire Department.
4 - March 2023 Fayetteville-GA.gov/HOA QUARTE R L Y MEETING AT FAYETTEVILLE CITY HALL SATURDAY APRIL 22 Are you an HOA member in the City of Fayetteville? We would like to hear from you! HOA 10 AM TO NOON CITY NEWS is produced by the Fayetteville Communications Department and is available online: Fayetteville-GA.gov/CityNews QUESTIONS / COMMENTS: Please direct comments and questions to Public Information Officer Danny Harrison: dharrison@fayettevile-GA.gov EMPLOYEE of the month Award
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FEBRUARY
Most of the women working for the City of Fayetteville gathered March 28 for a photo commemorating Women’s History Month. We are grateful for the contributions women make to our community every day!
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6- March 2023 Accreditation Community Survey Please tell us what you think! Fayetteville-GA.gov/CALEA FAYETTEVILLE POLICE The future of City Center Park’s playground is so bright, we had to add more shades. And yes, the playground is back open. Thanks for your patience, everyone! New Shades City Center Park! at
IN FEBRUARY Dunkin Donuts 985 Glynn St N Ste 100 A. Talley Studios 101 Beckett Ln Ste 505-D Ag Jiu-Jitsu Academy 300 Trilith Pkwy Ste 325 America's Best Wings 171 Banks Ste Blue Chip Builders 500 Lanier Ave Ste 902 Brosen Motors 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 910G Coleman Command Group 110 Habersham Dr Ste 113 Conn's Homeplus 123 Pavilion Pkwy Fairway Social Fayetteville 305 Trilith Pkwy Ste 390/395 Farmers Exchange Legacy 205 Georgia Ave W Fayette County News 224 Lanier Ave W Genesis Consulting Group 135 Bastille Way Hero Doughnuts Two-Ten Ga 210 Trilith Pkwy Ste 150 Ideal Healthcare Providers 490 Bradley Dr Ste A Kinsley Madisyn Furniture Store 134 Banks Crssing Ste 104 Lunion Automotive 500 Lanier Ave W Ste 906 Jiffy Lube #2185 360 Glynn St N Seldon Home Services Corp. 500 Lanier Ave Ste 902 Shannon @ Janelle's Hair Studio 140 Kathi Ave Ste A Skin By Londa 879 Glynn St N Ste 8 Southeast Pumps & Supplies 290 Industrial Way Ste C Sozo Yoga 305 Trilith Pkwy Ste 320 Stage23 160 Robinson Dr Suite A & B Talk Time Speech And Language Services 115 Bradford Sq Ste A Well3plus Collaborative Care 110 Habersham Dr Ste 142 7 - March 2023
FAYETTEVILLE BUSINESSES STARTED
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CONSTRUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY Development updates from around Fayetteville
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1. WALTON COMMUNITIES: located behind Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park, Walton Communities is the first mixed-use apartment complex to be built in Downtown Fayetteville.
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2. NEBORS (FORMERLY MELEAR’S): The old Melear’s Barbecue restaurant on South Glynn Street (Highway 85), is being redeveloped as Nebors Restaurant.
4. DIXON FARM is approximately 13.6 acres of land located at Whitney Street and Summit Point Drive, next to the Summit Point (Publix) shopping center.
5. SATTERFIELD TOWNHOMES: The Satterfield mixed-use development on Highway 85 North is adding a residential component with its Satterfield Townhomes behind the new RaceTrac.
6. LAFAYETTE TOWNHOMES is under construction at the corner of Campaign Trail and West Lanier Avenue (Highway 54).
7. KINGDOM CORNERS AT NEW HOPE: Located at New Hope Road and Highway 314, this retail center will have interparcel connectivity with adjacent Fayette Pavilion
3. HWY. 54 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: A pedestrian bridge is being built over Highway 54 West connecting to the Piedmont Fayette Hospital campus.
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9. TOWN AT TRILITH: Development inside the Town at Trilith neighborhood has already welcomed several new businesses, and more are on the way.
8. TRILITH STUDIOS: Development continues at Trilith Studios as they add sound stages, workshops, offices, and more.
11. PALMYRA TOWNHOMES: These new townhomes in the Town at Trilith neighborhood will offer 39 residential units.
Visit the Citizen Engagement Portal to learn more about major construction projects in the community and more!
10. THE FORREST SCHOOL: Development of a new facility for The Forrest School is coming along. It will be located behind Trilith LIVE and beside the Town at Trilith’s third residential phase.
12. THE PORTAL GUESTHOUSE: Formerly known as “The Hotel at the Town at Trilith,” this exciting addition has now been revealed as Portal Guesthouse at Trilith. It is expected to open in early 2024.
13. TRILITH LIVE: (Artist rendering) Trilith Live will feature two live audience stages, VIP suites, offices, and the new campus for Passion City Church. Completion is expected in 2024. 11 - March
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EASTON CORBIN BACK N BLACK PANDORA’S BOX AC/DC & AEROSMITH TRIBUTES EVERCLEAR THE LEGENDARY WAILERS FEATURING JUNIOR MARVIN AMPHITHEATER FAYETTEVILLE Summer 2023 CONCERT SERIES thevilleamp.com GET TICKETS NOW! Fall Artists & Dates Wil Be Announced. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINK! + Food Trucks & Craft Beverages On-Site JUNE 24 JULY 15 JULY 29 AUGUST 19 OUTDOOR MUSIC DESTINATION EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN’S 12 - March 2023
THE VILLE’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets for the The Ville’s Summer Concert Series are now on sale, leading out with Easton Corbin on June 24 and wrapping up with Everclear presented by 99x on August 19.
The four-event Summer Concert Series includes Easton Corbin on June 24 followed by “The Arena Rock Party,” an AC/DC and Aerosmith tribute featuring Back N Black and Pandora’s Box, on July 15. These are followed by The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin on July 29, and Everclear presented by 99X on August 19. A Fall Concert Series will be announced soon.
This year, Downtown Fayetteville’s live outdoor music destination brings back BYOC (“Bring Your Own Cooler”). You can now bring your own food and beverages as well as enjoy ice cold craft beers and great cuisine from the food trucks available on site.
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19 Coffee with a Cop, Chick-fil-A Dwarf House, 9-11a
22 HOA Quarterly Meeting, City Council Chambers, 10a-noon
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Bicentennial Celebration City Center Park, Courthouse Square, Cemetery 24 Easton Corbin, THE VILLE Amp, 6p JULY 15 AC/DC & Aerosmith Tributes, THE VILLE Amp, 6p 22 Slip + Slide Block Party, City Center Park, noon-4p 24-28 Junior Police Academy 29 The Legendary Wailers & Junior Marvin, THE VILLE Amp, 6p AUGUST 1 National Night Out, Fayette Pavilion 11 Rockin’ the Square, Courthouse Lawn, 6-9p 19 Everclear, THE VILLE Amp, 6p SEPTEMBER 16 Fire Truck Pull, Fayette Pavilion, 10a-noon 30 WoofStock, City Center Park, 1-5p OCTOBER 14 Faith & Blue 21 Annual Pumpkin Fest, Courthouse Square, 5:30-8:30p 21 Station 91 Open House 5:30-8:30p (during Pumpkin Fest) 28 Tailgate with a Firefighter, City Center Park, noon-6p NOVEMBER 4 Carnival in the Park, City Center Park, 5-9p DECEMBER 2 Miracle on Main Street, Downtown and City Center Park
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SHRED & RECYCLEDay
FREE PAPER SHREDDING
Up to 10 small boxes or 3 small bags (Paper only. No paperclips, CDs, etc, and no cardboard.)
GLASS RECYLING (no ceramics or window or auto glass)
TVs
TVs are accepted for a fee.
SHRED & RECYCLE DAY returns to Fayetteville’s City Center Park on Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free event for residents. Bring paper for shredding and recycling, as well as glass and electronics for recyling. There are, of course, a few limitations on what can be shredded and recycled. Participants may bring up to 10 small boxes (banker’s box-sized) or five bags of paper for shredding, and the paper must be free of binder clips, binders, CDs and such. Make a difference and recycle with us! More information at www.fayetteville-ga.gov/events.
AT CITY CENTER PARK • FROM 9 AM - NOON V E N D O R V E N D O R + + F A R ME R S MA R K E T S F A R ME R S MA R K E T S P L A N T S A L E P L A N T S A L E E C O - D E MO N S T R A T I O N S E C O - D E MO N S T R A T I O N S F R O M F A Y E T T E C O U N T Y S C H O O L S F R O M F Y E T T E C O U N T Y S C H O O L S F O O D T R U C K S + L I V E MU S I C F O O D T R U C K S L I V E MU S I C FESTIVAL FESTIVALEarth Day April22 , 1 2:30-4:30 April22 , 1 2:30-4:30 14 - March 2023
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SPLOST 2023 is a significant investment in the spaces, facilities and infrastructure that contribute to, and improve, our quality of life. f A Party 200 Years in the Making BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JUNE 3, 2023 • 4 PM Makers Market at the Square Walking Tour & Period Cosplay Live Bands fayetteville-ga.gov/200th Join us to at City Center Park and at Courthouse Square for a once-iin-a lifetime experience full of fun and festivities. Enjoy a maker’s market, live music, walking tours, food trucks and cold craft beverages, and an evening capped off with fireworks at the Park. Food Trucks & Craft Beverages Encore After Dark at the Cemetery Fireworks
