By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@thecitizennews.com

Tyrone residents will get a first-hand presentation on the need for a county jail this week.

County Commissioner Greg Dunn will address the Tyrone Town Council Thursday night about the need for municipalities to join the effort in building a new county jail.

Dunn is expected to ask the council to approve adding an additional impact fee to development in the town to help pay for the jail.

Other items on Thursday's agenda include:

” More discussion of having a canine unit with the police force. Last month, the town tabled a decision on paying for a drug dog. Chief Roger Spencer is expected to ask for approval of funds for the dog and provide the town exact guidelines for how the dog would be used.

” An initial talk about the impact of Peachtree City's proposed West Village on the town. The 1,100-acre proposed village borders Tyrone and town officials want to study how the property will be developed.

The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at Tyrone Town Hall.