Georgia Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor will be among dignitaries on hand to honor Jack Krakeel, Fayette director of Fire and Emergency Services, on his day next week.

Fayette County commissioners today are expected to declare Sept. 8, next Wednesday, Jack Krakeel Day in the county in honor of Krakeel's being named Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

A reception is planned 5 - 8 p.m. at the County Administrative Complex, and dignitaries will make their remarks at 6:30. The public is invited.

Along with Taylor, state fire marshal L.C. Cole and Charley English, director of operations for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will be present.