Fayette County is in the Metro Atlanta travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Fayetteville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 125,107 residents in 2024, up from 119,196 in 2020. It covers about 195 square miles of land and was created in 1821.
- County seatFayetteville
- Population (2024 estimate)125,107
- Land area195 square miles
- Created1821
- Travel regionMetro Atlanta
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Cities and Towns in Fayette County
Fayette County has 5 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree City | 40,758 | |
| Fayetteville (county seat) | 20,419 | |
| Tyrone | 8,038 | |
| Brooks | 584 | |
| Woolsey | 209 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 54, SR 74, SR 85, SR 92, SR 279, SR 314
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Peachtree, Lake Kedron, Line Creek, Whitewater Creek, Flint River, Camp Creek, Flat Creek and Shoal Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Fayette County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Fayette County borders Clayton County, Coweta County, Fulton County and Spalding County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Fayette County, Georgia?
Fayetteville is the county seat of Fayette County.
What cities are in Fayette County, Georgia?
Fayette County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
What counties border Fayette County?
Fayette County borders Clayton County, Coweta County, Fulton County and Spalding County.
Is there a printable map of Fayette County?
Yes. The Fayette County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Fayette County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 125,107 people lived in Fayette County on July 1, 2024, up from 119,196 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)