Our History

Chartered, November 1, 1951

Fayette County was through the years up to the 1940’s a strictly rural community, having a railroad but no paved highways. During the late 1940’s, with newly paved State Highways 85, 54 and 74, things began to happen, not the least of which was the organization of the county’s first Civic Club, as we know them today.

A newcomer to Fayette County, Robert K. Price who was a pledged candidate for membership in the KIWANIS CLUB of West End-Atlanta (where he had his business) decided that he would rather be a KIWANIAN in Fayette County. He notified the West End Club and an amazing series of events followed in the next few days. Down to Fayetteville came several Kiwanians from the Atlanta West End Club, several from the Henry County Club and the KIWANIS Lieutenant Governor, Lambdin Kay. A meeting of interested prospects was called together by Bob Price and Duncan Mitchell and that night enough people signed a petition to assure the formation of the new KIWANIS CLUB-of Fayette County.

Within the week, additional names were added to the petition and the next meeting held on September 21, 1951, became the organization meet-ing, seventeen days from first discussion. Over thirty members were present for the organization, which was held at Nipper’s Cafe in the old Railroad Station in Fayetteville. It was decided that the new Club should serve the entire county in all of the areas of service for which KIWANIS clubs are famous.

Fast forward to 2025 and the Kiwanis Club of Fayette County is still serving Fayette County through its charitable activities. We currently stand at 35 members and continue to grow.

In the past year we have held a Halloween Witches Ride which raised funds for”Promise Place” a local advocacy center for victims of domestic violence, a Toys for Tots event which provided children with toys for Christmas, variuos  kettle corn sales raising money for charities and, of course, our premier event “Suds on the Parkway” a beer, wine, and music fest which has raised money for various charities. This year’s fest is celebrating it’s 11th year with this being it’s 2nd year at the  Town at Trilith in Fayetteville. It promises to be bigger and better than ever.