Fayette County is located about 25 minutes south of Hartsfield International Airport, just off of exit 61 on Interstate 85.
Fayetteville was named the county seat in 1823, and the present-day courthouse in the town square was built in 1825. It is the oldest courthouse in Georgia!
There are five incorporated cities in Fayette County: Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
As of 2005, the total population in Fayette County was 104,248.
Fayette County has some of the top-ranking schools in the state. There is a 15 - 1 student/teacher ratio in Fayette County. Please visit the Fayette County Board of Education to learn more about the teachers, staff and school districts.
The average sales price of a re-sale home in Fayette County (as of February 2008) is $281,642 - great to know if you are considering buying a home in the area!
Love to play golf? Get information on the Golf Courses of Peachtree City and Fayetteville.