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Fayetteville, GA Area Guide

Fayetteville is a city located in Fayette County, Georgia. As of 2005, Fayetteville was home to approximately 14,000 people. Fayetteville is the county seat of Fayette County, and is located approximately 22 miles from Atlanta.

History

Fayetteville was created in 1821 from land ceded to the state by the Creek Indians. The town was established in 1823. Both the town and the county are named for the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman who joined forces with George Washington during the American Revolution.

The arrival of the railroad, later known as the Atlanta and Florida line, in 1888 spurred recovery after the Civil War. The Fayette County News opened its doors in 1886 and has served the area ever since. Around the same time, the first gas lamps appeared, followed by electricity and the first public water system in the 1920s.

Fayetteville experienced economic depression as a consequence of the drought of 1925. The Bank of Fayetteville went bankrupt, and corn became the only profitable commodity. The biggest blow to the city came with the removal of the railroad line in 1939. In 1920 the population had reached a high of 2,976 but fell throughout the rest of the century until the 1980s.

Retail trade, manufacturing, and wholesale trade are the top industries. Although there are few full-time farmers left, various agricultural crops are still produced. Efforts have been launched to revitalize the downtown Main Street area, and the city hosts multiple festivals each year.

Parks and Recreation
http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/parks_and_recreation/index.asp
The mission of the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department is to make visible and maintain quality park facilities and recreation programs that will meet the needs of all citizens. The department is dedicated to providing a safe and clean space for all residents and visitors to enjoy.
Events
Don’t miss out on some of Fayetteville’s most exciting events happening year round! Bring your family and friends to the Annual Fayetteville Bluegrass Blast or the Annual Old Courthouse Art Show.

Annual Fayetteville Bluegrass Blast
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This event benefits the Fayette County High School Select Chorus and its extensive choir tour in the spring of 2009. Proceeds from this event will support that tour.

Annual Old Courthouse Art Show
Don’t miss Fayetteville’s largest tourism event. Over 75 artists from around the country will exhibit their work on the Old Courthouse Square. This juried fine art show is an Atlanta favorite.

Annual Taste of Fayette
Don’t miss this popular event showcasing Fayetteville’s finest restaurants! Sample a taste from 50 cents to $3.00 while enjoying non-stop entertainment on the stage. Visit the Business Corner and kids activities. When you’re done, stroll across the street to the Old Courthouse Art Show or A Taste of Living History exhibit at the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum.

Click here for a full list of Main Street Events
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