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Good morning, Fayette County.

This weekend is shaping up to be one of those classic May weekends where everything seems to be happening at once. But before we get to the fun stuff, here is one thing worth knowing if your weekend plans take you anywhere near Atlanta: the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing all lanes on the west side of I-285 between Cascade Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. And when they say all lanes, they mean all lanes. The closure begins Friday at 7 p.m. and is expected to last until 5 a.m. Monday while crews repair aging pavement, concrete slabs, medians, and shoulders.

In plain English, that means Atlanta traffic is going to be a nightmare this weekend. If your Mother’s Day plans involve going into Atlanta, give yourself plenty of extra time and consider taking back roads.

The good news? You do not have to go far to find something to do. Fayette County has a full weekend of events, markets, and music happening right here at home. So maybe this is the weekend to stay local, celebrate Mom, and let I-285 be somebody else’s problem.

- Chad Stroud

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Piedmont Cancer Institute broke ground Tuesday, May 5, on a new Fayetteville facility that will anchor the planned Cornerstone West development at Highway 54 and Veterans Parkway. The 60,000-square-foot medical office building, located at 1347 Veterans Parkway across from QTS and near Trilith, will be shared by Piedmont Cancer Institute and Digestive Healthcare of Georgia. The project is being developed by SouthTree and designed by Jefferson Brown. For Piedmont Cancer Institute, the move is meant to bring more space, easier parking, and better access for patients, while keeping care close to Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The practice currently operates across multiple areas of the hospital campus, where parking and navigation have become difficult for some patients, especially amid ongoing construction. The building is the first phase of SouthTree’s larger 28-acre Cornerstone West development, which is expected to include medical offices, active adult housing, retail space, and a hotel over the next two years.

Fayette Forward recently shared details on “Connect Fayette,” a proposed countywide path plan aimed at expanding and linking Fayette County’s existing trail and golf cart path network. Fayette County has about 15,000 golf carts and roughly 140 miles of existing paths, most of them in Peachtree City. The proposal looks at ways to better connect Fayetteville, Tyrone, Peachtree City, and unincorporated parts of the county through a more coordinated system. The paths would generally be 10 to 12 feet wide to meet state and federal standards and support multiple uses, with designs that could include roadside paths, nature paths, and residential connections. To learn more, visit their website: https://fayette-forward.org/path-system/

Fayetteville is set to receive $92,000 in federal funding to purchase a new opioid detection system for local public safety operations. The equipment is intended to help law enforcement and first responders identify dangerous illegal substances more quickly, including fentanyl. City officials plan to use the funding to strengthen Fayetteville’s ability to intercept illegal substances and better protect first responders who may encounter them during investigations or emergency calls. The money is part of the federal fiscal year 2026 budget and was directed toward local projects through Congressionally Directed Spending, a process used to support specific community needs such as public safety, infrastructure, and local services.

Fayette County’s own Trilith Foundation has released Human Flourishing: A Field Guide — Be Well, Do Good, Together. A new book built around a question that sounds simple until you actually sit with it:

What does it mean to truly thrive?

The new guide is connected to the Global Flourishing Study, a five-year international survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries. The research was conducted by Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, Baylor University’s Institute for Global Human Flourishing, Gallup, and the Center for Open Science.

But the book itself is not written like a research paper. That is the point. Trilith Foundation’s goal was to take a huge body of research and shape it into a guide people could use around a table, in a small group, with a journal, or during honest conversations with people they trust.

The study looks beyond the usual ways people measure a good life. It considers physical and mental health, relationships, character, purpose, and financial security.

That broader view matters because “doing well” on paper does not always mean someone is actually flourishing. A person can be successful and lonely. Comfortable and aimless. Busy and disconnected. The guide pushes readers to think about the whole picture instead of reducing life to one scorecard.

That is also where the research gets interesting. Money matters, of course, but it is not the whole story. Some places with less material wealth showed strength in areas like relationships, meaning, and character, while wealthier countries did not automatically rise to the top when all parts of flourishing were considered together.

The field guide is organized as a five-week experience, with readings, reflection prompts, discussion questions, journaling space, full-color illustrations, photography, and companion videos. PRNewswire notes that the companion video series includes Dr. Tyler J. VanderWeele, one of the principal architects of the Global Flourishing Study, along with artists and writers including Daniel Bashta, Katherine Wolf, and Sho Baraka.

That format tells you something about the book. It is not trying to be a coffee-table object or a one-night read. It is built for people to slow down, talk things through, and apply the ideas to ordinary life.

The guide also blends research, ancient wisdom, and real human stories, which gives it a different feel than a typical self-improvement book. It is not just asking, “How can I feel better?” It is asking, “How do I live in a way that helps me and the people around me flourish?”

One of the more interesting parts of the guide is its use of the word “artisanal.”

At first, that sounds like it belongs to painters, woodworkers, potters, or somebody selling handmade candles at a farmers market. But the idea is much bigger than that. Flourishing involves making, creating, solving, building, repairing, imagining, and contributing.

In other words, people are not just made to consume life. They are made to shape something meaningful.

That could mean art, but it could also mean raising children, building a business, fixing a problem at work, organizing a community effort, mentoring someone younger, planting a garden, writing a song, cooking for neighbors, or helping create a better place to live. The point is not that everyone needs to become an artist. The point is that part of living well is using what you have been given to make something good. Art-Is-In-All.

The book’s subtitle, Be Well, Do Good, Together, gives away the heart of the project. Flourishing is not presented as a private achievement or a luxury reserved for people with perfect circumstances. The Foundation frames it as something people are invited into during every season of life.

That may be the most useful part of the guide. It takes something that can sound soft or inspirational and connects it to research, practice, and community. Nobody does not want to live well. The harder question is whether we are willing to build the habits, relationships, and communities that make living well more possible.

Copies of Human Flourishing: A Field Guide — Be Well, Do Good, Together are available at trilithfoundation.org/flourishing#guide.

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Peachtree City Garden Club

When: Thursday, May 7, 10:00 AM
What: Join the Peachtree City Garden Club for its monthly meeting at The Bridge Community Center. Newcomers welcome. Programs typically include a guest speaker, seasonal plant talk, and time for member networking. A friendly entry point for anyone who has spent the spring eyeing their yard with mixed feelings. Free for first-time visitors.
Where: The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Food Truck Thursday Returns to Drake Field

When: Thursday, May 7, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What: Peachtree City's beloved Food Truck Thursday is back for the season, once-monthly on first Thursdays through November. A rotating lineup of local food trucks parks lakeside at Drake Field for an outdoor lunch in the shade. Bring a blanket, eat lakeside, and get an early dinner planned for the kids. Free to attend; pay food trucks directly.
Where: Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

75th National Day of Prayer at the Government Complex

When: Thursday, May 7, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
What: Fayette County marks the 75th National Day of Prayer at the County Government Complex fountain area. The 2026 theme is "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations." Mike Griffin of the Georgia Baptist Convention delivers the keynote, with local pastors leading prayers across categories from government to law enforcement to media. Free; bring a lawn chair.
Where: Fayette County Government Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Advanced Beginner Spanish at the Library

When: Thursday, May 7, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What: Stretch your Spanish at the Peachtree City Library's weekly Advanced Beginner class, designed for adults who already know some basics and want practice in conversation, comprehension, and vocabulary. Bring a notebook, a willing ear, and a sense of humor. Free; drop-ins welcome.
Where: Peachtree City Library, Theater Room, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Pokémon League at the Library

When: Thursday, May 7, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
What: Bring your deck and drop in for the weekly Pokémon League at Peachtree City Library. Trainers age 6 and up, beginners and tournament regulars alike, meet up to play, trade, and make new friends across decks and ages. No registration required. Free.
Where: Peachtree City Library, Storytime Room, 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Mother’s Day High Tea at the Bookshop

When: Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What: Scholar & Scribe is hosting a Mother’s Day High Tea at the Bookshop, offering a cozy, bookish way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. The event is set inside Trilith’s independent bookstore, café, and wine bar, which features tea, small bites, and a gathering space built around books and conversation.
Where: Scholar & Scribe, 300 Trilith Parkway, Suite 260, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Meade Field Pickleball Ribbon Cutting

When: Friday, May 8, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
What: Peachtree City is cutting the ribbon on the new pickleball courts at Jim Meade Memorial Park. The event invites both regular players and curious beginners to come see the courts, take part in the first serves and rallies, and celebrate the new recreation amenity. The first 50 guests are expected to receive a free custom-logo pickleball paddle.
Where: Jim Meade Memorial Park, 101 Rockaway Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Night Market 2026

When: Friday, May 8, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: Peachtree City’s Night Market returns to Drake Field for a Friday evening gathering. Event details are light on the city calendar, but the listing points residents to the official Night Market site for updates. It should make for an easy outdoor stop to start the weekend.
Where: Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Valentina Girott at Fairway Social Trilith

When: Friday, May 8, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: Fairway Social Trilith is hosting live music from Valentina Girott on Friday night. Guests can pair the music with dinner, drinks, golf simulators, and other games at the Trilith entertainment venue.
Where: Fairway Social Trilith, 305 Trilith Parkway, Suite 395, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Pancakes & Planes

When: Saturday, May 9, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What: Come hungry for Pancakes & Planes, a breakfast fundraiser supporting Southern Sky Magnolias, an all-women’s Air Race Classic team. Guests can fly in or drive in, enjoy breakfast, see historic aircraft up close, and help the team raise money for race essentials like fuel and lodging. Presented by Southern Sky Magnolias and supported by Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia.
Where: CAF Airbase Georgia, 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269

They Write the Songs: The Music of Georgia Songwriters

When: Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:30 PM
What: Southern Crescent Chorale presents an outdoor concert celebrating the music of Georgia songwriters, with special guest soloist Mike Kinnebrew. The show is scheduled rain or shine, with an inclement-weather move to Fayette County High School Auditorium if needed. Tickets on sale at https://southerncrescentchorale.org/
Where: The Ville Amphitheater, 301 Lafayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Luke Morgan at Trilith Guesthouse

When: Saturday, May 9, 6:00 PM
What: R&B/soul artist Luke Morgan is scheduled to perform at Trilith Guesthouse on Saturday evening. The listing places the concert at the hotel in the Town at Trilith, making it a convenient dinner-and-music option for the weekend.
Where: Trilith Guesthouse, 350 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Mother’s Day Brunch at Prologue

When: Sunday, May 10, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What: Prologue Dining & Drinks is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch at Trilith Guesthouse. The event is billed as a storybook Mother’s Day brunch, offering families a polished local option for celebrating moms and mother figures. Reservations are likely a smart idea.
Where: Prologue Dining & Drinks, 350 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Mother’s Day Champagne & Roses Day Party

When: Sunday, May 10, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What: ALIR Event Studio is hosting a Mother’s Day day party with live music, a lite buffet, and dancing. The event is designed as a celebratory afternoon outing for Mother’s Day, with ticketed admission listed online.
Where: ALIR Event Studio, 1240 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Randy Travis: The More Life Tour

When: Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM
What: Country music legend Randy Travis brings The More Life Tour to Fayetteville, featuring guest vocalist James Dupré and Travis’ longtime touring band. The show is a biographical look at Travis’ life and career, with Dupré and the band performing all 16 of Travis’ No. 1 hits, including On The Other Hand, Forever and Ever, Amen, and Three Wooden Crosses. Tickets are on sale.
Where: 175 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214

73° 🌡️ 51° | 🌧️ | 60% | 💨 NW 12 mph (10 knots)

72° 🌡️ 50° | ☁️ | 10% | 💨 SE 6 mph (5 knots)

75° 🌡️ 58° | 🌧️ | 25% | 💨 W 7 mph (6 knots)

81° 🌡️ 58° | 🌧️ | 35% | 💨 SW 4 mph (3 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 73ºF
Temperature readings taken from Lake Peachtree the night before publication

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