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Hey Fayette County, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Chops Lobster Bar’s 2026 debut, Mayor Kim Learnard’s leadership spotlight, and music bingo with cash prizes + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fayette County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

New flavors, growing favorites: Atlanta dining is heating up, with Chops Lobster Bar slated for late 2026, Black Box Cafe opening this spring, and The Oink Joint expected soon in Peachtree City’s MacDuff Crossing — check out the full lineup.

Nationwide remodeler enters new market: System Pavers launched Atlanta operations on March 2, serving from North Atlanta to Peachtree City. A Q&A with operations manager Robert Frost highlights growth plans and a year round approach — read the full Q&A.

From engineer to civic leader: Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard is spotlighted this Women’s History Month for collaborative leadership as the city’s second woman mayor, prioritizing partnerships, listening, and stewardship for families, students, and businesses — read about her leadership path.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Connect at breast cancer support group
• Find your voice through tween journaling
• Learn to safeguard independence as you age

🫶 We got your back

Breezy lakeside reset: Slip in a midweek stroll at Lake McIntosh Park, where easy paths, a kid-ready playground, and calming water views reset your brain. Pack snacks for the pavilion or gazebo, linger a little, and soak up a low-key local breather that makes the neighborhood feel even better.

Paint, play, repeat: Warhammer is a low-key haven for miniatures, paints, and tabletop vibes. Pick up a kit, get friendly build-and-paint pointers, and reclaim an hour of focused midweek fun. Side effect: that “temporary” hobby zone might stick around… we fully endorse the dining-table takeover.

Fresh-baked sandwich fix: City Café and Bakery makes weekday lunches worth anticipating, with deli-style sandwiches piled on house-baked breads and soups that actually taste slow-simmered. Think a classic Reuben, or tomato-mozzarella on focaccia, stacked generously. Simple, satisfying, unmistakably Fayetteville.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧓 Peachtree City Senior Expo @ Kedron Fieldhouse | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Roll the golf cart to Kedron Fieldhouse for a free Senior Expo that feels like catching up with neighbors, not chores. Meet local groups helping seniors and families, grab refreshments and health screenings, and drop your name in for prize drawings. Pre-register, then brag later.

📚 Evening Book Club @ Peachtree City Library | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a good book, a comfy chair, and grown-up conversation at the library’s Evening Book Club. Peachtree City Library hosts it every second Thursday, adults only. Show up with opinions, leave with new reads, and zero homework vibes.

🎵 Music Bingo @ Anthony’s Pizzeria (Fayetteville) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Thursday nights, Anthony’s swaps B-12 for bangers with Music Bingo, free to play, and dangerously catchy. You sing, you mark your card, you yell, then Tom Kirkbride Law Firm hands winners actual cash. Grab a slice, a cold one, and your pride, maybe.

♟ Chess Club @ Fayette County Public Library (Fayetteville) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Second Saturday means the quietest competition in town, where trash talk is limited to a well-timed “check.” Come trade openings with neighbors, learn from the on-site coach, or polish your endgame. All ages, all skill levels, free, and blissfully no registration.

🛣 GA-85 Intersection Improvements Seminar: Hwy 27 to Corinth Rd @ Hampton Inn Fayetteville GA | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Think the DOT might be shopping for a slice of your front yard for the GA-85 intersection work around Corinth Road? Before you donate your driveway to progress, hit the free seminar at Hampton Inn Fayetteville for maps, ex-DOT advice, and straight answers, no pressure.

🍷 Revival Wine and Dessert Bar @ Revival Wines (Fayetteville) | Thursday (3/19) at 7:30 PM – Revival Wine and Dessert Bar is pairing silky pours and decadent sweets with pianist Maury Allums at the keys. Think grown-up night out, conversation you can actually hear, and standards that make you feel classy without trying. Bring your sweet tooth, not your earplugs.

🧶 Keeping You in Stitches @ Peachtree City Library | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Bring that scarf you started in 2019, or whatever project is giving you side-eye, and settle in with other crafty grown-ups. Low commitment, good company, decent chatter. It’s free, drop-in, and blissfully no registration required, adults 18+.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Fayette County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 33%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 2%

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This custom build in Fayetteville’s Whitewater School District is in Eva Gardens, a limited community of estate-sized homesites with true customization. The Archdale plan offers elegant single-level living, an open concept that connects to outdoor spaces, and a primary suite on the main. Curated elevations, flexible rooms, and finishes beyond builder grade, with a 9 to 12 month build.

Take a peek inside →