fayette county
THE FACTS
- Population: 98,914
- Property tax per $1,000: $32.21 unincorporated | $32.80 in Fayetteville | $35.05 in Peachtree City
- Average cost of resale homes: $195,000
- Average cost of new homes: $262,900
- Tax Commissioner: 770-461-3611
- On the web at: fayettechamber.org
Fayette County has been steeped in history since the Revolutionary War. The county and county seat, Fayetteville, were both named by American soldiers in honor of General Marquis de Lafayette, who bravely helped them fight the British. Two years after the county was laid out in 1823, the Fayette County Courthouse was built. It is listed with the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest courthouse in Georgia.
With one of the highest-rated school systems in Georgia and the lowest crime rate in metro Atlanta, this family-oriented
community is only 25 miles for Atlanta and 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
An exciting, thriving business climate has let national and multinational corporations to establish administrative, distribution and manufacturing facilities in Fayette. Commercial and industrial tracts are strategically zoned, available and reasonable priced. The climate is also ideal for young companies, entrepreneurs and local businesses.
Peachtree City dominates the residential market by its sheer size and reputation. Established more than 30 years ago, the 15,000 acre master-planned community is one the most successful of its kind in the county, with homes and condominiums ranging from the $100s to near $1 million.
Education
Public Schools
fcboe.org
Board of Education
210 Stonewall Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-3535
Elementary schools 17
Middle schools 5 High schools 5 Alternative schools 1 Pupil/teacher ratio avg. 14:1
Per-pupil expenditures $6,687
School and bus assignment information: 770-460-3535 2001 Georgia School of Excellence McIntosh High School
Avg. SAT Scores
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Fayette County | 516 | 532 |
Georgia | 497 | 496 |
National | 508 | 520 |
NRT (Norm Referenced Test) Scores
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Reading
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Language
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Social Studies
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Science
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Fayette |
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3rd Grade |
68%
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64%
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8th Grade |
68%
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70%
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72%
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68%
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70%
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Georgia |
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3rd Grade |
45%
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42%
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8th Grade |
48%
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42%
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53%
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47%
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46%
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Private
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.
Counterpane School (Montesssori)
831 Highway 314
P.O. Box 898
Fayetteville, GA 30214-0898
[email protected]
counterpane.org
770-461-2304
Enrollment: 150
Grades : PreK-12th
Fayette Christian School
152 Longview Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-461-3535
Enrollment: 230
Grades: K3 - 12th
The Heritage School
2093 Hwy. 29 North
Newnan, GA 30263
770-253-9898
Enrollment: 366
Grades: PreK- 12th
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
211 Kirkley Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
770-306-9026
Enrollment: 320
Grades: PreK - 8th
St. Paul Lutheran School
700 Ardenlee Parkway
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
770-486-3545
Enrollment: 235
Grades: PreK - 8th
Mom's Mornings Tues & Thurs.
Colleges & Universities
Griffin Technical College
501 Varsity Road
Griffin, GA 30223
Admissions: 770-228-7348
Enrollment: 3,800
Degrees: diploma programs
Medical
Fayette Community Hospital*
1255 Hwy 54 West
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-719-7000 * fayettehospital.org
Physician referral service: 770-541-1111
Fayette Medical Clinic*
101 Yorktown Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-3000
Piedmont Physicians at Fayette
1265 Hwy 54 West, Ste 500
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-719-5601
Piedmont Physicians at Peachtree City
1000 Commerce Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-486-5000
Piedmont Physicians at Shakerag
4000 Shakerag Hill
Peachtree City
770-460-3000
*denotes emergency services
Utilities
Electricity
Coweta-Fayette EMC
103 Sumner Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-502-0226
Georgia Power Company
888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit
Establishment fee: $20 - $40
georgiapower.com
Gas
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see out utility guide.
Telephone
BellSouth 888-757-6500
(Outside Georgia) 800-356-3094
Water
Fayette County Water 770-461-1146, Service Fee: $25
Garbage
Pickup contracted out to private agencies; check Yellow Pages for listings.
Cable
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Parks
Parks & Recreation Department
140 Stonewall Ave. W
Fayetteville, 30214
Fayetteville 770-716-4320
Peachtree City 770-631-2542
The Gathering Place
Senior Citizen Recreation Center
203 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-631-2553
Kedron Field House & Aquatics Center
202 Kedron Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-631-2525
Glenloch Recreation Complex
601 Stevens Entry
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Peachtree City Baseball/Soccer Complex
Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Meade Recreation Complex
Rockaway Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Golf
Braelinn Golf Club
500 Club View Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-631-3100
Flat Creek Club
Flat Creek Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-487-2102
The Links Golf Club
340 Hewell Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
770-461-5100
Peachtree City Tennis Center
10 Planterra Way
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-486-9474
Planterra Ridge Golf Club
500 Clubhouse Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-487-8141
Whitewater Country Club
175 Birkdale Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30215
770-460-0877
Libraries
Fayetteville County Library
1821 Heritage parkway
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-461-8841
Peachtree City Library
201 Willowbend Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-631-2520
Tyrone Library
881 Senoia Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
770-487-1565
Brooks 30205 Fayetteville 30214,30215 Peachtree City 30269 Tyrone 30290
104 W. Macintosh Road 250 E. Georgia Avenue 151 Highway 74 South 100 Commerce Drive
770-719-8122 770-719-3115 770-486-6802 770-486-6681
Newspaper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Fayette Neighbor Fayette Citizen Fayette County News
Daily Daily Wed.,Fri.,Sun, Weekly
404-522-4141 770-461-1136 770-719-1880 770-461-6317
Car Tag & License
License Tag and Driver's License Location
278 McElroy Rd., Fayetteville 30214
Tues. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
License: 770-460-2736
Tax Commissioner: 770-461-3611