All About Fayetteville, Georgia

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Fayetteville, Georgia is named for the Marquis De Lafayette. He was a French nobleman who assisted Washington during the Revolutionary War.  He was honored for his efforts in the area that became known as Fayetteville on March 28, 1823. The area of Fayetteville became incorporated as a town later that year due to a law passed by the state legislature. After that, the town began to develop. Land was purchased and Fayetteville real estate was sold. The town really started to take shape. Growth continued at a swift pace in the Georgia town until about 1860.

In 1864 the town was occupied by Union forces, and the town pretty much shut down for the duration of the war. However, after the war and Reconstruction, the town of Fayetteville began to grow once again. By 1888 a railroad was functioning in the town and all was well.

Fayetteville, Georgia today is a much bigger area that is more populated and has more businesses. The new business area comprises approximately five miles, and the population continues to grow each and every year.

And, even though Fayetteville is relatively small, it is a great place to live. It is only about 22 miles from Atlanta, GA. This allows residents to buy affordable Fayetteville real estate, live a laid back life, yet still have all the bonuses of big city living. These include world class shopping, dining, and entertainment. Other close by cities include Woolsey, Irondale, Peachtree City, Bonanza, Riverdale, and Tyrone.

Fayetteville, Georgia Real Estate
If you love all Atlanta has to offer, yet you want to live more affordably or a little more laid back, then Fayetteville is the place for you. Homes are less expensive than their Atlanta counterparts, the area is more community minded, yet you are still close to all the benefits of Atlanta. You can find all types of Fayetteville real estate to fit your lifestyle. Schools in Fayetteville

For those interested in colleges and universities near Fayetteville, there are plenty to choose from. These include Georgia State University, Clayton College and State University, Atlanta Technical College, Georgia Perimeter College, among others.

Individuals who are looking at Fayetteville real estate to relocate may be interested in elementary, middle, and high schools. The high schools include Fayette County High School, Evening School, and Fayetteville Christian School. The middle and elementary schools include Rising Star Middle, Whitewater Middle, Fayette Middle, River¡¦s Edge Elementary and Peeples Elementary.

Claim to Fame
Just because Fayetteville, Georgia is a small town doesn't mean it doesn't have some claim to fame! The 2005 NFL New Orleans Saints player Sedrick Hodge as well as Alabama State Hornets college basketball player Richard Lott were born in Fayetteville.

Community Info for Newnan, Georgia
Newnan is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia. The city is about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta and is located in Coweta County. The population has been increasing each and every year and it appears the trend will continue for some time. Although, Newnan didn¡¦t start out with such a strong growth spurt. History of Newnan, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia was named for a general from North Carolina named Daniel Newnan. In 1828, Newnan became the county seat of Coweta County and still remains so today. Slavery was big in the area in the early 1800s thanks to the cotton farmers. Because of this doctors, lawyers and merchants started moving to Newnan. The population started growing and continued at a slow pace for many years. Newnan, Georgia Real Estate

Newnan real estate is considerably more affordable than Georgia real estate just down the road in Atlanta. Because of this, and the small town atmosphere, many individuals choose to call Newnan home and commute to work in Atlanta.

If you are looking for Newnan real estate, you can search the Internet, or simply drive around the neighborhoods looking for homes for sale. Once you¡¦re ready to look at specific homes, a REALTOR„¥ who is familiar with the area can help you ensure you¡¦ve reviewed all your alternatives.

One thing for sure is that you will find homes that fit your budget, while offering space and amenities. More Newnan real estate is available each and every year. That is because the population is growing and more homes are being built. Average prices for these homes are going up, too, so while Newnan real estate is still affordable is the time to buy.

Schools
Northgate High School and Newnan High School are the two public high schools in the city. The Heritage School is a private high school. The elementary and middle schools include Arnall Middle School, Smokey Road Middle School, Madras Middle School, Newnan Crossing Elementary School, White Oak Elementary School, Arbor Springs Elementary School, and several others.

Colleges in and around Newnan, Georgia include Georgia State University, State University of West Georgia, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, as well as others.

Shopping in Newnan
No matter whether you are looking for antiques and art or books and cigars, you can find it all in Newnan, Georgia. The downtown district makes shopping fun and easy and there are lots of specialty shops that are unique to this Georgia town. Of course, anything you can¡¦t find in Newnan can certainly be found a couple miles down the road in Atlanta. Claims to Fame

Newnan, Georgia has produced some pretty famous individuals over the years. These include country music superstar Alan Jackson who was born in this small town in Georgia, as well as country singer Doug Stone, who moved there when he was twelve.

Internationally renowned pianist Charles Wadsworth, Southern writer Lewis Grizzard, Georgia governor Ellis Arnall, disco music producer Hamilton Bohannon, and many others are just some of the renowned individuals hailing from Newnan, Georgia.

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