The Tyrone Town Council passed a record $5.7 million budget Thursday night, but once again, Mayor Sheryl Lee had to break the tie and help end a contentious debate.

Margaret Vail was a long-time contributor to her community, until her death last October. She was active in the Metro Fayette Kiwanis, in the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, and the Fayette County Republican Party.

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizen.com
and JOHN THOMPSON
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The Fayette County Board of Elections plans to notify the county board of education that BOE member Greg Powers is no longer eligible to serve on the board.

Council spends $303K to add turn lanes; store to open July 23

A traffic light will help handle the onslaught of vehicles on Ga. Highway 74 north that will flock to the new Target shopping center in Peachtree City.

Tyrone native, Floy Farr, center, chats with Chip Young, left, and his father, Tommy Young.

Tyrone’s controversial information policy may not pass legal muster.
Last week, the Town Council approved a policy that would only provide information to residents in a hard copy form, and forbid the use of email for answering residents’ questions.

Tyrone’s $5.7 million budget for next year will be up for final approval next Thursday.
One of the biggest items in this year’s budget is the town’s new library, which gobbles up nearly $1.73 million of the budget.

With less than a month to go before the town’s big July 4 celebration, tyrone residents are hitting the town’s park this weekend for a big clean-up.

Tyrone’s $5.7 million budget for next year is almost a done deal.

During Thursday night’s Town Council meeting, town manager Barry amos presented an overview of the budget. Amos said that nearly 32 percent of the revenues needed for next year are from state grants.

Sandy Creek High School’s graduates left the stage ha

Tyrone residents won’t have far to travel this year if they want some family fun on July 4.

At least one of the two candidates ousted by Fayette elections officials from running for the Fayette County School Board might get a reprieve, judging from the reaction of the judge who heard the appeal cases Thursday afternoon.

Lt. Col. Jim Steinbach helped participate in

The Peachtree City Council deep-sixed a proposal Thursday night that would have allowed the town of Senoia to treat up to 500,000 gallons of sewage a day at a Peachtree City plant.

Maybe TDK Boulevard will be built after all.

A $2 million grant has been secured for Falcon Field to purchase property to the north and expand its runway safety area, U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss announced late Thursday afternoon.

A Fayetteville couple was arrested Thursday afternoon at their home on Princeton Trace for growing 24 suspected marijuana plants in an outdoor garden and in the master bedroom closet.

Tyrone’s proposed $5.3 million budget for next year has caused some serious pencil sharpening among the town’s staff.

Some 75 to 100 volunteers pitch in last Saturday to renovate Shamrock Park.

One of Tyrone’s most cherished events could soon come to an end, at least as a government-sponsored celebration.

During Wednesday night’s budget hearings, Tyrone Town Councilman Grace Caldwell advocated removing the $31,000 from next year’s budget for the festival known as Founder’s Day.

What began May 25 as a proposed site plan for a Millbrook office condo development took a step backward by meeting’s end. Tyrone Planning Commissioners voted to regard the proposal as a conceptual site plan after they expressed several concerns with the project.

Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon is sending a letter to CSX Railroad opposing the company’s plans to build a parking area along the track just north of Home Depot and south of the Tyrone town limits.

A Fayette County man charged with killing a local businessman in July pled not guilty to the charges in court Thursday morning.

State Sen. Ronnie Chance of Tyrone has been appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue as his floor leader in the Senate.

This means Chance will carry Gov. Perdue’s legislation as it goes through the legislative process. Duties include monitoring bills as they progress and carrying them to passage by the entire General Assembly.

Special to The Citizen

A national club aimed at fostering friendships between special needs and regular education students is gaining popularity at Fayette’s high schools.

Tyrone’s lack of sewer capacity could have a devastating impact on the downtown area.

Town manager Barry Amos told the City Council Thursday night that he had recent discussions with the Fayette County School System about Tyrone Elementary School.

At long last, the Tyrone Town Council has come to an accord on Shamrock Park.

After months of bickering, the Town council voted unanimously Thursday to accept the Shamrock Park redevelopment plan, along with the Main Street concept into the town’s upcoming comprehensive plan update.

The prospects for more restaurants in Tyrone improved Thursday night as the Town Council voted to make a change in the alcohol ordinance.

Tyrone Soccer is gearing up for their second season and they will have a select boys and girls team this year, either in U-14 or U-16, depending on tryouts. Tryouts will take place at the practice fields behind Sandy Creek High School, June 12-14 at 6 p.m. Players are asked to bring their equipment and water.

While the new sewer deal with Fairburn is still awaiting Fairburn’s blessing, Tyrone officials are looking at seeing if Fairburn has any more capacity to sell.

Tyrone officials are still awaiting word from the Fayette County Board of Commissioners about the town’s request for recreation funding from the county.