The city of Fayetteville recently held a moment of remembrance for former Mayor Greg Clifton, who served the community from 2012 to 2015 and passed away recently. In a City Council meeting last Thursday, Mayor Ed Johnson and council members presented a Memorial Resolution to honor Clifton's legacy, with the former mayor's family in attendance to accept the tribute on his behalf.
During his tenure, Clifton was a champion for economic development in the face of the Great Recession, working diligently to make Fayetteville a more business-friendly environment. One of his notable achievements includes bringing Pinewood Studios, now Trilith, and Georgia Military College to the city, initiatives that have had a lasting impact on the area's economic landscape. In the realm of public safety and infrastructure, Clifton played a crucial role in opening the city’s third fire station and updating mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions, efforts that significantly bolstered emergency services in the community.
The resolution, numbered 25-R-07 and formally adopted last Thursday, outlines Clifton's contributions and expresses deep condolences from the Mayor and Council of Fayetteville. "WHEREAS, the City Council and staff of the City of Fayetteville were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable Gregory Cecil Clifton, a great public servant and tremendous human being," the official resolution states, recounting his dedication to the city during challenging economic times and his strategic efforts to secure a promising future for Fayetteville's residents and businesses.
The resolution concludes with empathetic words for the Clifton family: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Fayetteville, Georgia do hereby adopt this resolution and extend our most sincere condolences to the Clifton Family and pray that God comfort them during this time," it reads, encapsulating a community's respect and mourning for a figure who shaped it significantly during his leadership, as per the City of Fayetteville.
