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Good morning, Fayette County,
An estimated 125,000 people call our county home. So how is it that I keep running into the same person everywhere I go? There’s someone I grew up going to church with who seems to pop up about every two months, always somewhere unexpected. No planning. No shared routine. Just another “Well, look who it is.” Meanwhile, I can think of a hundred people who supposedly still live here, and I haven’t seen them in a decade. At this point, I’m taking everyone else’s word for it.
Do you have someone like that? A person you never make plans with but somehow see more often than friends you’re actively trying to get together with? Hit reply to this email and tell me. I’d love to know who keeps making surprise appearances in your life.
- Chad
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Peachtree City’s Halloween weekend is getting a much louder soundtrack. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline Air Dot Show Atlanta on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, at Atlanta Regional Airport (Falcon Field). The lineup also includes the F-16 Viper and C-17 Globemaster III demonstration teams, aerobatic pilot Michael Goulian, and vintage P-51 Mustang and P-63 Kingcobra aircraft. Major acts are scheduled to perform both days.
Gates open at 9 a.m., with flying scheduled from noon until approximately 4 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online or by phone before arriving. General admission is sold in group packages that include one parking pass and shuttle transportation. Bring folding chairs for general admission and ear protection, especially for young children. Children ages 5 and younger enter free in general admission.
After 35 years, Fayetteville’s Dwarf House is preparing for a new name and a larger home. The restaurant at 221 Banks Station will close Friday, November 6, with plans to return in 2027 as Truett’s Chick-fil-A. Plans call for replacing the roughly 6,300-square-foot building with a restaurant measuring about 7,500 square feet, an increase of nearly 20 percent. The Truett’s concept combines Chick-fil-A favorites with homestyle sides and specialty dishes. Family photographs and keepsakes celebrate founder S. Truett Cathy, while dining room, counter, and drive-through service remain part of the experience. An exact reopening date has not been announced. For neighbors who have made the Dwarf House a regular breakfast or dinner stop, there is still time for another visit before its transformation begins.
Crabapple Lane Elementary’s youngest students helped turn a celebration of Dolly Parton into more than 800 books for other children. The school’s Pre-K Hatchlings class led the collection ahead of its September 25 Dolly Day. Families contributed new and gently used books, while students and staff celebrated with cowboy hats, rhinestones, and plenty of reading. Ashley Fannin and Mary Beth Thompson organized the effort. The books were collected for Children Read Atlanta, a nonprofit that prepares donated books for children to keep before they enter kindergarten. It distributes through programs including Head Start, Sheltering Arms, and Title I preschools serving families with limited resources. Inspired by Parton’s work promoting literacy, the Crabapple Lane community gave hundreds of books a chance to become another child’s favorite bedtime story.
A World Cup final in Fayetteville delivered a finish to remember Friday, October 23, as the U.S. Women’s Cerebral Palsy National Team rallied past Australia, 3–2. Trailing by two goals at halftime at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, the Americans changed their approach. Coach Chris Maravalli moved Catarina Guimaraes from goalkeeper into the attack, and she promptly helped turn the match around. Guimaraes scored, Jesslyn Kuhnel supplied the equalizer, and Annie Wickett’s attack in stoppage time produced the deciding goal. The victory secured the Americans’ second IFCPF Women’s World Cup championship and reversed their loss to Australia in the 2024 final. Kuhnel earned tournament MVP honors. For Fayette County spectators, the training center’s first major international competition brought a world championship celebration close to home.
Fayette County Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
When: Monday, October 26, 7:00 PM
What: The board holds public hearings on two requests to reduce rear setbacks from 40 feet to 5 feet for a swimming pool and a pool house with equipment at a property on Troon Drive.
Where: Public Meeting Room, Fayette County Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 27, 8:30 AM
What: The authority considers Rate Ordinance 2026-001, the Sewer Use Ordinance and a work authorization for managing the 2027 Capital Improvement Program. Public comment is on the agenda.
Where: Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, 1127 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Fayetteville City Council Quarterly Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 AM
What: Council discusses the city charter and council meeting schedule, gets updates on 15 priority projects and hears reports from Public Services, Community Development and the Fire Department.
Where: Upstairs Training Room, Fayetteville City Hall, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City Special Events Team Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 27, 10:30 AM
What: The team discusses special event permit applications for St. Paul Lutheran School’s 5K on January 30, 2027, and Thunder Road filming on October 30, 2026.
Where: 10 Planterra Way, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Fayette County Board of Elections Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 27, 5:00 PM
What: The board hears public comments and reports from the elections director, attorney and board members. The agenda also allows voter-registration challenges and precinct or polling-location changes as needed.
Where: Fayette County Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 100, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Fayette County Comprehensive Plan Visioning Fair
When: Tuesday, October 27, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
What: Residents can drop in to share ideas about housing, parks and recreation, economic development and community character. Input will help shape the county’s updated Comprehensive Plan.
Where: Fayette County Health Department, 245 Booker Avenue, Suite A, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Peachtree City Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 PM
What: The group elects a chair and vice chair and discusses village signage, intersection treatments, Section 78 ordinance updates, NavigatePTC improvements and new and existing paths.
Where: 153 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Fayette County 911 Communications Board Meeting
When: Thursday, October 29, 10:00 AM
What: The board meets quarterly to oversee the consolidated 911 center and discuss operational concerns. A detailed agenda had not been posted at press time.
Where: Administrative Conference Room, Fayette County Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 100, Fayetteville, GA 30214
The Great Pumpkin Walk 2026
When: Monday, October 26 through Wednesday, October 28; open all day
What: There’s still time for a fall stroll around Fayetteville’s historic Courthouse Square. Main Street Fayetteville’s community pumpkin display features creations from local schools, churches, businesses, and organizations. The official display runs through Wednesday, with any remaining pumpkins removed Thursday morning. Some participants may collect their pumpkins earlier. Free and open to the public.
Where: Historic Fayette County Courthouse & Courthouse Square, 200 Courthouse Square, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Cozy-ish Mystery Book Club
When: Monday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What: Mystery readers gather to discuss Message in the Hollow Oak by Carolyn Keene, October’s selection for the library’s monthly cozy mystery book club. Limited copies are available at the circulation desk. Bring your thoughts on the story and meet fellow readers. For adults ages 18 and older. Free and open to the public, with no registration required.
Where: M.T. Allen Memorial Library, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Fayette FACTOR Collaborative Meeting
When: Monday, October 26, 11:30 AM; meeting begins with lunch
What: Residents, businesses, agencies, and community organizations come together to discuss local needs and build connections that support Fayette County families. The collaborative focuses on issues affecting community health and well-being, making this a useful gathering for anyone working to connect neighbors with resources. Membership is not required to participate. Nonmembers pay a $5 meeting fee for lunch and materials.
Where: Grace Church, 164 Flat Creek Trail, Fayetteville, GA
Clothes Less Traveled Trunk or Treat
When: Monday, October 26, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What: Get an early start on Halloween at Clothes Less Traveled’s free family event, part of its 13 Days of Thriftween celebration. Treat tables will be stationed around the thrift shop, and costumes are encouraged, especially outfits assembled from thrifted finds. The store will also be open for shopping from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where: Clothes Less Traveled Nonprofit Thrift Shop, 459 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269
The Clean Plate Club
When: Tuesday, October 27, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
What: Avril James of Piedmont Women’s Heart Program helps make sense of the many labels on the menu, from vegan and vegetarian to organic, sustainable, and whole-food eating. The Fayette Senior Services program explores practical ways to work more minimally processed and plant-based foods into everyday meals. Free for FSS members and nonmembers, but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org with your name, phone number, and event title.
Where: The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Fayette County Comprehensive Plan Visioning Fair
When: Tuesday, October 27, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
What: Help shape Fayette County’s future at this interactive public workshop. Residents, business owners, property owners, and other community stakeholders can explore stations on housing, parks and recreation, economic development, community character, and the county’s biggest needs. Drop in anytime during the event to share ideas that will help guide the updated Comprehensive Plan’s goals and recommendations. All Fayette County residents and stakeholders are welcome.
Where: Fayette County Health Department, 245 Booker Avenue, Suite A, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Writers Circle/Prose
When: Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
What: The library’s monthly adult writing group brings local writers together to share and improve prose of all genres. Whether you’re working on fiction, memoir, or another kind of prose, the fourth-Tuesday gathering offers a place to connect with other writers and work on your craft. Free.
Where: M.T. Allen Memorial Library, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
1 Million Cups South Atlanta
When: Wednesday, October 28, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
What: Local entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a supportive community over coffee and conversation. Ask questions, offer feedback, and make connections with founders and other residents interested in helping local businesses grow. The weekly gathering is free, with parking available behind the building. Visit the event page for registration.
Where: Launch Fayette at the Center of Innovation, 250 South Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Just Shred It: Shredding Services
When: Wednesday, October 28, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What: Clear out old paperwork at Fayette Senior Services’ on-site shredding event with A1 Shredding. Participants take their documents directly to the shredding truck. The cost is $5 per person for up to 10 file-sized boxes, with an additional fee for larger quantities. FSS members and nonmembers are welcome. Pre-registration and payment are required; call 770-461-0813 or stop by either FSS location to register.
Where: Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City Market
When: Wednesday, October 28, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What: Make a midweek stop at Peachtree City’s year-round farmers market for fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, and other foods and handmade products from area vendors. The outdoor market meets every Wednesday and Saturday at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center. An easy way to stock the kitchen while supporting local growers and makers.
Where: Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, 215 Northlake Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
QuickBooks Online Basics: A Hands-On Session for Small Business Owners
When: Thursday, October 29, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
What: Small-business owners can get more comfortable with QuickBooks Online during this practical session with Tera Bains of BusyBee Bookkeeping. Work through navigation, bank feeds, transaction categories, reconciliation, and basic financial reports, with time for questions and common mistakes to avoid. Participants leave with a monthly QuickBooks checklist. Free; register through the event page.
Where: Launch Fayette at the Center of Innovation, 250 South Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Beyond the Grave Cemetery Walk
When: Thursday, October 29, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
What: Debi Riddle of the Fayette County Historical Society leads a walk through Historic Fayette Cemetery, sharing stories of the people whose lives helped shape Fayetteville. Wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at the cemetery. This Fayette Senior Services outing is free, exclusive to FSS members, and requires pre-registration. Call 770-461-0813 to register.
Where: Historic Fayette Cemetery, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Advanced Beginner Spanish
When: Thursday, October 29, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What: Build on your Spanish skills with Mango Languages and practice pronunciation alongside other learners. The library’s class is for ages 14 and older who already have some Spanish experience. Seating is limited, and registration through the linked Eventbrite page is recommended but not required. Free.
Where: M.T. Allen Memorial Library, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat
When: Thursday, October 29, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What: BH Field hosts a quieter Halloween outing for children and families who prefer a less spooky celebration. Expect gentle lights, calm music, decorated trunks, and friendly faces handing out treats, with room for everyone to enjoy the evening at their own pace. Free, with free parking. Visit the event page to reserve a spot.
Where: BH Field, 1401 Georgian Park, Suite 220, Peachtree City, GA 30269
KINGS Conference 2026
When: Wednesday through Saturday, October 28–31, 2026; session times vary by day.
What: Dr. Francis and Carmela Myles host four days of Christian teaching, worship, and networking for business owners, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders. The conference explores applying biblical principles to business and leadership, with worship led by David Forlu. General admission is free with registration, but seating is not guaranteed. Premium VIP tickets are $89 and include preferred seating, additional sessions, and conference replays.
Where: Trilith Live, 175 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA.
Atlanta Air Show 2026
When: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1; gates open at 9:00 AM, aerial performances noon – approximately 4:00 PM each day
What: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline a weekend of aviation at Falcon Field, joined by the F-16 Viper Demo Team, C-17 Globemaster III Demo Team, aerobatic pilot Michael Goulian, and the Full Throttle Formation Team. Enjoy military and civilian flying demonstrations, aircraft displays, and food vendors. General admission is sold in group packages, advertised from $37 per person plus taxes and fees. Tickets must be purchased online or by phone before arrival. Bring chairs for general admission and ear protection, especially for children. Check the event FAQ for entry and parking details.
Where: Atlanta Regional Airport, Falcon Field, 7 Falcon Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Friendsgiving Cocktails & Clay
When: Thursday, November 12, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
What: The Forest School is hosting a grown-up game night with a Friendsgiving twist to raise money for its programs. The evening includes seasonal cocktails, light bites, music, a paint-and-sip, and games. Just bring a friend and settle in! Bring a friend and support a local school doing education differently. No pottery skills required. General admission is $125, and the Clay Experience is a $75 add-on.
Where: The Venue, 240 Glynn Street, Fayetteville, GA
Deal in a little hometown pride. This custom deck features the historic Fayette County Courthouse in downtown Fayetteville. Good for:
Family game nights and front-porch card games
Stocking stuffers and teacher gifts
Housewarming and closing gifts for anyone new to Fayette County
Anyone who grew up here, moved away, and misses it
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That’s all for today, Fayette County!
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