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Quality of Life

oday’s families, professionals,
and entrepreneurs want more
than just a place to live or work
T– they’re looking for a place
to thrive. In Fayette County, you’ll find a
community where success is measured
not only by business growth, but by
quality of life, personal well-being, and
creative expression.
With lush parks and recreation spaces,
a Hollywood-caliber arts scene, excellent
schools, award-winning healthcare, and
safe neighborhoods, Fayette County is
one of Georgia’s most sought-after places
to call home.

Lights, Camera, Entertainment
Fayette is on the map for entertainment,
thanks in part to Trilith Studios in
Fayetteville. Soon, Trilith LIVE will take
the spotlight with live studio productions
and immersive events (see our article on Legacy Theatre
page 34). Peachtree City’s “The Fred” and
Fayetteville’s “The Ville” both host popular
strong property values and quick turnover, school price tag. Two of the county’s
concert series in scenic outdoor venues
it’s a competitive market. Fayette County five high schools have been ranked in
where guests can bring food and drinks, or
Development Authority President and the top 25 in the state by U.S. News and
enjoy a bite from onsite food trucks.
CEO Niki Vanderslice says the growth is World Report. The county’s commitment
In Tyrone, Legacy Theatre delivers
“demand driven,” with new multifamily to innovation is clear with the recent
Broadway-style productions in an
options being added to meet it. As of opening of the FCPS Center of Innovation,
intimate, 180-seat setting. Throughout
mid 2025, the average home value was a collaboration with Southern Crescent
the year, Fayette’s festivals and artisan
around $445,000, with median listing price Technical College. Read more about the
markets keep the creative energy flowing.
reported at $579,000. school system’s work-based learning on
page 43.
Get Out and Play
Top-Tier Schools
From lakefront leisure to paved paths
Fayette County’s public schools Exceptional Healthcare
perfect for biking or golf cart rides,
consistently rank in Georgia’s top five, Piedmont Fayette Hospital in
Fayette’s outdoor offerings are endless.
offering an experience that many say feels Fayetteville is one of the top 50 hospitals
The county boasts four lakes, more
like private education without the private- in the nation, earning consistent
than 100 miles of multi-use paths, and
numerous parks. Whether it’s kayaking,
casting a line, swinging a tennis racket at
a national-level center, or trying disc golf
or the growing sport of pickleball,
there’s something for everyone. And
soon, Fayetteville will be home to the
Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National
Training Center – a major win for the local
sports scene.

A Hot Housing Market
The demand for homes in Fayette
County reflects its desirability. With
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