In 1979, the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, under the presidency of John Vogel, worked closely with District 690 Governor John Hall, Jr. to lay the foundation of a new club. The formation of the current Rotary Club of Fayetteville was officially underway on May 12, 1980. There were 18 in attendance at the first meeting.

The Fayetteville club was chartered on December 30, 1980, and became the 48th club in Rotary District 690 with Paul C. Oddo, Jr. as President.  The formal charter banquet was held on February 16, 1981, at 7:00 pm at the Fayetteville Ballroom (Fayetteville Elementary School on Hood Avenue).