Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce

The Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce brought together local businesses and organizations on April 8 for its monthly luncheon at the Fayette Civic Center, with a focus on improving coordination of community events across the county. Led by Chamber Director Emily Montague, the luncheon centered on creating a shared event calendar aimed at reducing scheduling conflicts and increasing community participation.

The Fayette City Council met Feb. 10 at City Hall, with Mayor Rod Northam calling the meeting to order. Dean Maddox of The Alabama News Wire opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business was appropriations to the library and Chamber of Commerce. Jessie Crowe of the Fayette County Memorial Library accepted a $10,000 check from the city. Crowe thanked the council for its continued support, noting the funds help maintain library services, programs and materials that serve thousands of residents annually.

Steven Nolen, Francis Butler and Sean White were all honored by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Fayette Civic Center. Steven Nolen was named 2025 Citizen of the Year, Francis Butler was named Volunteer of the Year and Sean White was recognized as Junior Citizen of the Year. Pictured above from left to right are Mayor Rod Northam, Sean White, Celeste Kennard, Steven Nolen, Francis Butler, Kathy Bordelon, Rep. Bryan Brinyark, Emily Montague, Jennifer Robertson and Kelly Foster.

The Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce recognized its “Students of the Year” during a ceremony and reception held on Tuesday, May 4 at the Fayette Civic Center. The awards are presented annually to students selected as representatives from all of the schools within Fayette County. Chamber President Kelli Foster presented the awards to the recipients after they had been introduced and recognized by a school representative.