Librarian Makes Urgent Plea

by cfcadmin | Jan 4, 2021 | Fayette County History, November

November 5, 1937 Librarian Makes Urgent Plea On November 5, 1937, a letter appeared in the local newspaper from Mrs. Jewell Hines, Librarian for the Fayette County Public Library. Mrs. Hines wrote the letter as an appeal to the citizens of Fayette County to aid in...

Ida May Harp Casts Her Ballot

by cfcadmin | Jan 4, 2021 | Fayette County History, November

November 2, 1920 Ida May Harp Casts Her Ballot   Several generations of women suffrage supporters had marched, lobbied, and even practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change to the Constitution. Ratified in August of...

The High Museum of Art Presents Local African American Folk Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

by cfcadmin | Jan 4, 2021 | Fayette County History, November

November 20, 1999 The High Museum of Art Presents Local African American Folk Artist Nellie Mae Rowe Nellie Mae Rowe was born in Fayetteville Georgia on July 4, 1900. She was the 9th of 10 children. She was artistic at an early age; drawing and making dolls. However,...

Flagpole Dedicated to Viet Nam Dead

by cfcadmin | Jan 4, 2021 | Fayette County History, November

November 9, 1966 Flagpole Dedicated to Viet Nam Dead   Fayette County will dedicate a new flagpole on its courthouse lawn on Friday, November 11, and honor the heroes from the county who have given their lives in the war in Viet Nam. Commission Chairman Howell...