Fayetteville is the county seat of FayetteCounty, a suburb of AtlantaGa located 21 miles south of the Atlanta metro area, 12 miles from the Hartsfield-JacksonInternationalAirport.With an estimated 2007 population reaching 15,000, its growing community encompasses a wide range of lifestyles for residents from all walks of life. Renown for its quiet planned neighborhoods, beautifully renovated southern estates, and sprawling countryside properties, it has been luring homeowners to this area since it was founded in 1823 and became the 49th county in the state. Originally Creek Indian land, Fayetteville was ceded by Chief William McIntosh to the Federal Government in 1821 as part of the Indian Springs Treaty, and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who assisted Washington during the Revolutionary War. It has since grown to become a metropolis in commerce and convenience for Atlanta commuters and resident communities alike. For information on historical points of interest and a more in-depth view into the southern heritage of this premiere Georgia town, visit our History of Fayetteville page.Come see what makes Fayetteville the perfect place for you.
Named in the top one hundred places to live in Georgia by CNN Money Magazine in 2005
The FayetteCountySchool District is well known for its strides in education and student achievement, named 2004-2005 Super District for Quality Schools by the Southern Association of colleges. The city of Fayetteville is home to many award winning schools, recognized for academic achievement and student success by the Georgia Department of Education, including the distinguished Silver level achievement title for three elementary schools and Starr´s MillHigh school.Visit our Fayetteville Schools section for more details.
The convenience of fully staffed, professional medical care combined with tranquil living accommodations also ranks Fayetteville as being one of the best places to retire in the state.PiedmontFayetteHospital, Fayette Medical Clinic, and the Minor Emergency Care Clinic give residents accessibility to quick and easy health care professionals 24 hours a day. For information about senior program organizations and communities, don´t forget to stop by our Retirement section.
And don´t forget to have fun! From a wide range of recreation and sports complexes to year round city wide festivals and programs, it is rich in community involvement, providing leisure and learning activities for residents and visitors of all ages.Check out our Entertainment page for area sports, museums, the Arts, family fun centers, and more. You can find a wide assortment of area shopping and dining venues on our Visitor´s Page, as well as hotel rates and itinerary ideas.Our Utilities section can assist you in relocating to the area with helpful numbers and information.
Whether you are just visiting, or planning to say, we welcome you to Fayetteville!