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🌱 How Fayetteville’s future growth could change—and when you can speak up.
Coming up on the Fayetteville Patch calendar: Cause for Paws - Anthony's Pizza
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!)
- 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
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 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 - 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 - HOA/POA City Meeting →
Fayetteville, GA Calendar, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville
9:00 am - Ribbon Cutting: J. Alexander's
Fayette Chamber of Commerce J. Alexander's
3:00 pm - Mental Health Advisory Board Meeting →
Fayetteville, GA Calendar, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville
5:30 pm - 2026 BraveHeart Awards
Fayette Chamber of Commerce 600 W Lanier Ave #205, Fayetteville, GA 30214
11:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
📣 Fayetteville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Varsity Softball vs. McDonough
Jonesboro High
6:00 pm - SouthLake Turns 50 Celebration
Clayton County Chamber-Commerce Southlake Mall August 28th-30th 2026 Morrow, GA.30260
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
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- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Peachtree City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.
🗞 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)
Ok Fayetteville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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