Fayetteville GA (Special to Fayettevilleganewsnow.com) For the period of March 17 to March 28, 2026, Fayetteville, Georgia, saw a mix of civic updates, local community events, and a significant national protest presence.
Major Local News & Civic Updates
- “No Kings” Protest: A national street protest took place on Saturday, March 28, at the Old Fayette County Courthouse from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This was part of a larger nationwide movement with more than 3,100 demonstrations planned.
- State of the City: Mayor Ed Johnson and City Manager Ray Gibson recently presented the 2026 State of the City Address and Economic Development Update at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce.
- City Council Meeting: At the March 19 meeting, the Mayor and City Council officially recognized several new hires, promotions, and staff retirements.
- Planning & Zoning Cancellation: The Fayetteville Planning & Zoning meeting originally scheduled for this period was canceled.
- Business Deadlines: Local business license renewals for the 2026 calendar year are due by March 31.
Community Events
- Town Square Playhouse: The theater presented “This Murder Was Staged!”, a backstabbing mystery comedy with performances on March 28.
- Library Book Sale: The Friends of Fayette County Public Library held their biyearly book sale fundraiser on March 27–28.
- Health & Wellness: Cerene Core Studio hosted a specialized Pilates for Arthritis Relief class on March 28.
- Mental Health Awareness: The city released its March 2026 Mental Health Newsletter to provide residents with local wellness resources.
Upcoming Events Announced
- Annexation Town Hall: An informational meeting is scheduled for March 31 at 6:00 PM to discuss annexation requests for land on Highway 54 West.
- Shred & Recycle Day: The city announced that this popular event will return to City Center Park on April 25 from 9:00 AM to noon.