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Good morning, Fayette County.
Before Memorial Day became the unofficial start of summer, it began as something much quieter. In the years after the Civil War, communities across the country gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, flags, and prayers. The day became known as Decoration Day, a simple name for a solemn act: remembering those who never made it home.
Over time, that tradition became the Memorial Day we know now, a national day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military. So yes, this weekend may come with cookouts, travel, a little extra time with family, and the feeling that summer is finally getting underway. But before we rush too quickly into all of that, it is worth pausing for the reason behind the long weekend. Some holidays ask us to celebrate. This one asks us to remember.
- Chad Stroud
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Fayette Forward has introduced ConnectFayette, a countywide initiative focused on creating a more connected system of multi-use paths across Fayette County. The effort builds on the county’s existing foundation of about 140 miles of paths, with the goal of making it easier for residents to walk, bike, explore, and move between communities.
The name was selected through a recent community survey that drew more than 700 votes. ConnectFayette emerged as the top choice, reflecting residents’ interest in a more unified path network. Fayette Forward also partnered with local consultant Katie Quattlebaum of Elevating Missions Consulting to create a logo for the initiative. The design uses colors to represent Fayette’s communities and flowing lines to symbolize movement, connection, and outdoor access across the county.
Drivers should prepare for overnight road work on Highway 85 in Fayetteville beginning Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting. The Georgia Department of Transportation will repave a 1.9-mile stretch between the Don Easterbrook Way/Highway 92 North intersection and Ramah Road. Work is expected to take place over several nights, with crews operating after 8 p.m. and wrapping up before 6 a.m. each day to help reduce daytime traffic impacts. Traffic control devices will be in place throughout the project area. Motorists are urged to slow down, use extra caution, and watch for workers and equipment while traveling through the construction zone. Drivers may want to allow extra time when traveling through the area overnight.
Kedron Elementary computer science teacher Erin Keith is helping students build confidence by showing them what they can create with technology. Keith, who was inspired by her own teachers as a child, began her career teaching English and coaching volleyball before discovering a passion for educational technology during virtual learning in 2020. That experience led her to computer science, where she now teaches students block coding, robotics, mobile app development, and 3D modeling. One of her proudest moments came when two students designed a control panel cover to help prevent accidental button presses in special education classrooms. Their invention is now being used by teachers across the county. Erin’s goal is simple: help students believe they can solve real problems and leave her classroom more confident than when they arrived.
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Monday is quiet because it’s Memorial Day. Fayette County government and City of Fayetteville offices are closed, and Peachtree City’s Planning Commission meeting that had been set for Monday night has been canceled.
Tuesday is the busy day on the Fayette County government calendar, with four confirmed meetings across Tyrone, Fayette County, Fayetteville, and Peachtree City. The day opens at 9:00 AM in Tyrone, where the Tyrone Town Council holds a Budget Workshop at Town Hall to discuss the FY2027 budget. At 10:30 AM, the Fayette County Retirement Pension Committee meets at the county administrative complex for its quarterly retirement oversight session. The evening starts at 6:00 PM with the Fayetteville Planning & Zoning Commission in City Hall’s Council Chambers. At 6:30 PM, Peachtree City’s Transportation Advisory Group meets at 191 McIntosh Trail, with its focus on resident input around the multi-use path system and broader transportation issues.
Wednesday appears to be a breather: with no confirmed Wednesday board, council, commission, or committee meeting on the public calendars.
Thursday brings two confirmed meetings. At 5:00 PM, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners meets for its regular fourth-Thursday meeting in the public meeting room at the Fayette County Administrative Complex in Fayetteville. Then, at 7:00 PM, the Tyrone Planning Commission meets in Town Hall chambers, closing the week with another planning-and-zoning session.
Peachtree City Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Monday, May 25, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What: Peachtree City is holding its Memorial Day ceremony at Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center. A meaningful morning stop for residents and families who want to mark the holiday locally and honor fallen service members.
Where: Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center, 202 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Georgia Workforce Mobile Unit
When: Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What: The Georgia Workforce Mobile Unit will be at the Fayette County Public Library offering free job-search help, resume support, job listings, skill-building resources, and one-on-one employment counseling. A useful stop for job seekers, career changers, or anyone looking for local workforce resources.
Where: Fayette County Public Library, 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Fayetteville Mental Health Webinar
When: Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What: The City of Fayetteville is hosting its monthly mental health webinar. The online session is part of the city’s regular effort to provide mental health information and resources to the community.
Where: Online, hosted by the City of Fayetteville.
Writer’s Circle/Prose
When: Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
What: Peachtree City Library is hosting its monthly adult writing group for people who want to share, discuss, and improve their prose writing. Open to writers working across genres and experience levels.
Where: Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Prostate Cancer Information Group
When: Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
What: Piedmont Fayette Hospital is hosting a prostate cancer information and support group for men with prostate cancer and their families. The group is designed to help participants share information, ask questions, and better understand the disease.
Where: Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center, 1255 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
1 Million Cups
When: Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
What: 1 Million Cups brings local entrepreneurs together to share their businesses, talk through challenges, receive feedback, and connect with others in the startup and small business community. Free to attend.
Where: Launch Fayette, 250 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, GA.
The Haunting of Georgia
When: Wednesday, May 27, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
What: Fayette Senior Services is hosting a program with history enthusiast Jim Scott exploring some of Georgia’s haunted places, ghostly tales, legends, and the stories behind them. The program is free, but pre-registration is required.
Where: Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Seasoned to Perfection
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
What: Fayette Senior Services is hosting a cooking-focused program with Tia Adams of Branch & Vine. Participants will learn the basics of seasoning, including how to balance flavors, use salt and seasonings properly, and make everyday meals more flavorful. Free, with registration required.
Where: Fayette Senior Services, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Bloom Care Informational Meeting
When: Thursday, May 28, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What: Bloom is hosting a free informational meeting for anyone curious about foster care. The session is designed as a no-pressure way to learn about the foster family journey, requirements, and common questions.
Where: Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Ribbon Cutting: Tailored Smiles Family Dentistry
When: Thursday, May 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
What: The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Tailored Smiles Family Dentistry with a ribbon cutting. The ceremony begins at 11:30 AM and is open as a free community business event.
Where: Tailored Smiles Family Dentistry, 155 Carnegie Place, Suite 201, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Advanced Beginner Spanish at the Library
When: Thursday, May 28, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What: Peachtree City Library staff will lead an advanced beginner Spanish session using Mango Languages. Participants can practice pronunciation with others in a casual learning setting. Best for ages 14 and up with some Spanish experience. Free, with registration recommended.
Where: Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Music Bingo at Fairway Social Trilith
When: Thursday, May 28, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
What: Fairway Social Trilith is hosting Music Bingo, a family-friendly night that combines bingo with popular songs, prizes, food, drinks, and games. Free to play.
Where: Fairway Social Trilith, 305 Trilith Parkway, Suite 395, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Comedian Zane Lamprey at Line Creek Brewing
When: Saturday, May 30, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. VIP doors open at 7:00 PM, general admission doors open at 7:30 PM, and showtime is 8:00 PM.
What: Comedian Zane Lamprey brings his Half Full Comedy Tour to Line Creek Brewing’s Bus Barn in Fayetteville for a night of stand-up comedy and craft beer. Lamprey has three Amazon Prime stand-up specials, and this tour features a new set of jokes and stories. VIP ticket holders can also take part in pre-show drinking games with Zane at 7:15 PM. This event is strictly 21 and up.
Where: Line Creek Brewing Bus Barn, 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Design to Sew - Beginner Sewing Workshop
When: Saturday, June 27, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What: Design to Sew Studios is hosting a free community sewing workshop for beginners who want to learn basic sewing and alteration skills. Participants will get a hands-on introduction to essential tools, hand-sewing techniques, and simple projects they can continue practicing at home. Registration is available through the QR code on the flyer or at tinyurl.com/3MMJ675M.
Where: Fayette County Public Library, 1821 Heritage Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
76° 🌡️ 67° | ⛈️ | 90% | 💨 6 mph SSE
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85° 🌡️ 67° | 🌦️ | 55% | 💨 5 mph WNW
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 80ºF
Temperature readings taken from Lake Peachtree the night before publication
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