Fayetteville, GA (Special to FayettevilleGaNewsNow.com) Key news and events for Fayetteville, GA, from March 29th to March 31st, 2026, include significant local government actions, community updates, and safety reports.
Local Government & Meetings
- Highway 54 West Annexations Town Hall: On Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the City of Fayetteville hosted an informational Town Hall meeting at City Hall. The session addressed an annexation request for four tracts of land totaling 37.41 acres at the intersection of Lester Road and Veterans Parkway.
- Business License Renewals: The deadline for City of Fayetteville business owners to renew their occupational tax certificates for the 2026 calendar year was March 31st.
- City Council Schedule Change: The City Council Work Session originally scheduled for April 2nd was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for April 16th.
- Budget & Infrastructure: Recent approvals include a FY26 Budget Amendment and a 2% mid-year Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for city employees, effective retroactively.
Community & Public Safety
- Sewer Spill Mitigation: On Monday, March 30th, city contractors mitigated a sewer spill. Officials reminded residents to keep foreign matter out of the public sewer system to prevent similar issues.
- Crossing Guard Accident: A crossing guard at Kedron Elementary School (Peachtree City) was hospitalized after being struck by a car. While occurring in the neighboring city, the news significantly impacted the local Fayette County community.
- Anti-Trafficking Legislation: On March 31st, a group of 11 students from the Forest School in Fayette County successfully saw their anti-sex trafficking bill reach the governor’s desk after dedicated lobbying efforts.
- Ponzi Scheme Penalties: Local reports on March 30th discussed the $500,000 fines issued against several individuals, including a Fayette County School Board member, in connection with the First Liberty Ponzi scheme case.
Upcoming Events Announced
- Summer Concert Series: “The Ville” Amphitheater announced its 2026 Summer Concert Series lineup on March 30th. Tickets go on sale to the public on April 1st for shows featuring artists like Tracy Lawrence and various music festivals beginning in May.
- Shred & Recycle Day: Registration is open for the upcoming Shred & Recycle Day for Fayetteville residents, scheduled for April 25th.
Local Life
- Mental Health Webinar: An online mental health webinar was held on Tuesday, March 31st, at 6:00 PM as part of the city’s monthly series.
- Community Interest: Local columnists in The Citizen discussed seasonal topics such as the arrival of “The Pollening” (pollen season) and local human-interest stories throughout the final days of March.