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Fayetteville’s first firefighter tailgate is Nov. 19

Meet Fayetteville firefighters and see UGA vs. Kentucky football on the big screen at City Center Park in downtown Fayetteville on Nov. 19. (Courtesy of Fayetteville)

Credit: City of Fayetteville

Credit: City of Fayetteville

Meet Fayetteville firefighters and see UGA vs. Kentucky football on the big screen at City Center Park in downtown Fayetteville on Nov. 19. (Courtesy of Fayetteville)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 16, 2022

The first Tailgate with a Firefighter kicks off at noon Nov. 19 at City Center Park, 210 Stonewall Ave. W., Fayetteville.

See the Georgia Bulldogs play football against the Kentucky Wildcats on the big screen.

More attractions will be a cornhole tournament, food in a souvenir fire helmet, a kids Red Zone Challenge, drawings, prizes, fire trucks and games.

Special appearances will be made by Sparky and “Phoenix” - the Fire Safety Bus.

All proceeds will fund fire safety education.

For information, visit fayetteville-ga.gov.

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