City of Fayette

Location of ball field sparks discussion during city council meeting



The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at city hall, with all members present except for Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Milborn Savage, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jerry Nichols. Mayor Rod Northam called the meeting to order and requested approval of the minutes from the Jan. 14 meeting, which were unanimously approved.

Herring named to city council



The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Fayette City Hall, with all members present. The meeting opened with a prayer by Councilman Eddy Campbell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Fayette Junior and Senior Toybowl Cheerleaders.

Whiteside resigns council position



City of Fayette Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside has officially announced her resignation from her position representing Ward 1, effective Oct. 31, 2024. In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council, Whiteside expressed pride in her years of service to the City of Fayette and its community. In the letter, Whiteside highlighted her dedication to enhancing the efficiency of city government and optimizing resources to better serve residents. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City of Fayette the past four years,” she wrote.

City leases multi-purpose complex from county


Jaxon Watkins shown here leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the Fayette City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fayette City Hall. | Contributed Photo

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fayette City Hall, with all members present. The meeting began with a prayer led by Pastor of LifePoint Ministry and Worship Center, Darryl Ballew, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance recited by Arrow of Life Cub Scout Jaxon Watkins.