The Town of Tyrone launched a new web-based software program today that will automate, track, and store code enforcement complaints and other service requests from the public.
From the Fayette County Website:
Fayette County’s one-percent local sales tax passed by a referendum in 2004 will come to an end on March 31. Approval of the tax was passed by the voters in November of 2004 and has been collected to raise funds for transportation improvements. Collection of the tax, specified to be for a five year period, began on April 1, 2005 and will end on March 31, 2010.
Visit www.fayettecountyga.gov to learn more.
From the Fayette County Website:
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind all residents and developers that the outdoor burning ban will go into effect beginning May 1. No outdoor burning will be allowed until the ban is lifted on October 1. Until May 1, residents should call the automated burn permit line at 770-305-5468 to obtain a permit to burn. Developers wishing to burn debris from land clearing before May 1 should contact the department at 770-305-5414.
Visit www.fayettecountyga.gov for more information.
The Tyrone Police Department held a sergeant promotion test and assessment panel on Wednesday April 14, 2010 to fill two open sergeant positions. The assessment consisted of a written test covering policy, law, and technique along with an oral review board made up of three lieutenants from outside agencies who interviewed the candidates and rated their responses to video based scenarios.
Contrary to a recent report in the 03/02/10 issue of The Fayette County News, the Town of Tyrone is not considering an increase in the Town's millage rate.
Like other communities in Fayette County, Tyrone is projected to face a revenue shortfall for FY 2010-11. The Town is considering budget cuts, postponing hiring, delaying capital improvements and other measures to
balance the budget for FY 2010/11.
The Town is not planning to raise millage rates for FY 2010/11.
Richard Newbern, Town Manager
March 2, 2010
In December 2009, the Mayor and Council voted to change the names of two Town streets for safety purposes and honored the late Chief Roger Spencer while they were at it.
Our 2009 Annual Report has been completed and published for public review. Please visit http://www.tyrone.org/node/220 to download the document.
Inside, you will find answers to important questions like:
The Town of Tyrone will be participating in Earth Day on Saturday April 17, 2010. Please visit our Earth Day page to learn more.
A Public Information Session will be held before the Town of Tyrone Mayor and Council Members on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 881 Senoia Road, Tyrone, Georgia.
