🌱 How Fayetteville’s future growth could change—and when you can speak up.

Hi there, Fayetteville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Fayetteville's future growth could change—and when you can speak up.
• Meet the new firefighters now serving Fayetteville and Fayette County.
• How Fayetteville Whataburger fans can claim a free peach drink Thursday.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fayette County Launches 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Update, Invites Public to First Hearing (thecitizen.com) — Fayette County is kicking off a 5‑year Comprehensive Plan update that will closely coordinate with the City of Fayetteville's own planning efforts, shaping future growth and land use. Residents from both the county and Fayetteville are invited to a key public hearing on September 24, 2026, at the Fayette County Administrative Complex to learn more and share input.
   

• Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services Announces Graduation of Class 54 (thecitizen.com) — New firefighters are joining the ranks of Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services and the City of Fayetteville Fire Department after completing Class 54's intensive training. Graduates from Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and the county will now serve local residents, following a swearing‑in ceremony that celebrated their commitment to protect the community with honor and integrity.
   

• Whataburger: Get a FREE Summer Peach Whatafresher drink on Tuesday (rewards account required) (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Whataburger fans in Fayetteville can snag a free 16‑oz Summer Peach Whatafresher on Thursday, August 27, 2026, by using a Rewards account at participating locations. The metro Atlanta list includes Fayetteville, and new app users also get a free Whataburger and start earning points, making it an easy way to cool off and save a few dollars.
   

📸 Around Fayetteville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fayetteville

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Tuesday August 25
• Cause for Paws - Anthony's Pizza
  Fayette Humane Society 107 Stonewall Ave W, Fayetteville, GA 30214, USA
  5:00 pm
• Mental Health Webinar (online) →
  Fayetteville, GA Calendar Fayetteville, GA 30214
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• 2026 NonProfit Network - August
  Fayette Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Meeting Place
  9:00 am
• 2027 Trip to Sunny Portugal Info Session →
  Fayette Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Meeting Place
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• HOA/POA City Meeting →
  Fayetteville, GA Calendar, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville
  9:00 am
Monday August 31
• Ribbon Cutting: J. Alexander's
  Fayette Chamber of Commerce J. Alexander's
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Mental Health Advisory Board Meeting →
  Fayetteville, GA Calendar, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• 2026 BraveHeart Awards
  Fayette Chamber of Commerce 600 W Lanier Ave #205, Fayetteville, GA 30214
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Everhome Suites
  Clayton County Chamber-Commerce 3533 Cameron Pkwy Stockbridge, GA 30281
  12:00 pm
• Welcome Back Social 5-7 Wednesday, August 26⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
  Hawthorne Elementary Hawthorne-Hawthorne Calendar
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Varsity Softball vs. McDonough
  Jonesboro High
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• SouthLake Turns 50 Celebration
  Clayton County Chamber-Commerce Southlake Mall August 28th-30th 2026 Morrow, GA.30260

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree City

• Fayette County Development Authority Led Area D Acquisition Advances Major Aviation Expansion and U.S. Air Force Pilot Training at Falcon Field (thecitizen.com)
• Young Adults from Christ the King attend Global Conference (thecitizen.com)
• Tiffany Haddish Doubles Down On 'Giving Up Alcohol' After Slow-Paced DUI Case (theblast.com)

Tyrone

• Ellen Willis Rea, 77 (thecitizen.com)

Jonesboro

• Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says (henryherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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