Fayette Footprints
Events, places, and people that define the culture of Fayette County, Georgia!
Kenny Blum - a long-time resident of Fayette, bit of a history nerd, and amateur podcaster - hosts this monthly podcast where he researches, interviews, and shares the stories about his hometown.
Episodes
11 episodes
Fayette County goes Pro
Do you know all the Fayette County graduates who earned a spot in professional sports? Join me talking with Chris Dunn, former sports writer for the Fayette Citizen, as we go through the names of our homegrown athletes spanning a variety ...
A donkey and a flag save the Courthouse!
Sitting down with Fayette County Historian John Lynch to hear the story of how the Fayette County Courthouse could have been burned to the ground before it was even fifty years old!
Nellie Mae Rowe : From Fayette Fields to Folk Art Fame
Born to a sharecropper and a former slave right here in Fayette County, Nellie went on to become one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Her 'Playground' as well as her work on display at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta...
History of Tyrone : still a small town
The Town of Tyrone was established in 1911, but families can trace their lineage back in to the 1800s. Join my chat with Linda Howard, a long-time resident who has served in multiple capacities for the Town and is one of the founders and docent...
Partners II Pizza : the original slice of Peachtree City
Established before most people had heard of Peachtree City, Partners II Pizza is a cornerstone in the community, and their roots have been spreading!How did the name originate? Are all locations run by the Royals? Will the bu...
Bloom Fosters : a Fayette foundation reaching all of Georgia
Join us on Fayette Footprints as we explore the incredible impact of Bloom Fosters (bloomfosters.org)! Founded right here in Fayette County, Bloom is a vital non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Georgia's ...
Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery Walk
Speaking with the president of the Friends of the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery, we talk about how the Cemetery Walk started, how it has changed, and what participants can expect!The Fayetteville City Cemetery Walk takes you back t...
Creating a city; the planning and development of Peachtree City
Peachtree City is one of few planned communities in the United States, and it wasn't an American idea! Tune in to discover how a chance meeting put Peachtree City where it is today and who the primary players were in designing the area.&n...
Historic Fayette County Courthouse
The Fayette County Courthouse is almost as old as the county itself, and it served for many years as the oldest operating courthouse in Georgia. But not long after achieving Historical Landmark status, Fayette County almost lost the beloved bui...
