The Citizen Online - Tyrone

Rep. Fludd wants 1% tax surcharge

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:26:13 -0500

‘Temporary’ Ga. tax aimed at $200K single filers and couples making over $400K, Tyrone legislator says

Right-of-way issue stalls Tyrone drainage project

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:08 -0500

The Tyrone Town Council Thursday approved a design and engineering proposal for a Valleywood Road drainage project. Planners will have to wait for the go-ahead from Town Manager Richard Newbern since the right-of-way for the project has not been obtained.

Tyrone OK's storage shed for soccer program

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:30:58 -0500

The agenda was brief Thursday night at the Tyrone Town Council, but council members at the meeting approved a new shed for the soccer field at Handley Park, awarded a contract to repair a drainage pipe on Laurel Circle and approved several changes to the ordinance pertaining to the rental of town parks and recreational facilities.

Fire damages trailer in downtown Tyrone

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:19:34 -0500

A fire caused heavy damage to a trailer adjacent to Tyrone Tire Thursday afternoon.

Newburn on the job in Tyrone

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:14:02 -0500

Tyrone’s new town manager is on the job. Selected late last year to replace retiring town manager Chris Venice, former Glynn County grant coordinator Richard Newbern began his employment with the town on Jan. 4.

Snow hits Tyrone house on New Year Day

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:19:50 -0500

Snow in Tyrone? On New Year’s Day? Right on both counts. The temperature was certainly cold enough but it was not the skies overhead that filled Tim Braunlin’s front yard. Former New Yorkers with a penchant for turning nostalgia into reality, both the family and a number of wide-eyed neighbors benefitted from 14 year-old Gabe’s idea of constructing a snow machine. The idea worked.

Shopping with a Tyrone cop

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:14:54 -0500

Tyrone Police this year continued their tradition of making a difference at Christmas for youngsters and their families. Officers like Maj. Van Brock helped more than a dozen youngsters with Christmas shopping. The kids were treated to pizza at the Tyrone Depot after the shopping trip.

3rd annual awards dinner

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:12:35 -0500

A total of 37 awards were presented Wednesday night by Tyrone Police Chief Brandon Perkins at the 3rd Annual Awards Dinner held at the Tyrone Depot. Officer Andrea Johnson was named Officer of the Year and court clerk Kathy Bright was named Employee of the Year. Other awards were presented for meritorious service, community service, chief’s commendations, civic achievement, instructor certification, service recognition, good conduct and marksmanship.

Newbern hired as new town manager of Tyrone

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:47:34 -0500

Tyrone will have a new town manager beginning in early January. The Town Council Dec. 8 approved the hire of Glynn County Community Development Department grant coordinator Richard Newbern for the position.

GDOT seeks cost flexibility on Tyrone crossing project

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:03:50 -0500

The Tyrone Town Council heard from representatives of the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) Thursday night, asking them to consider reviewing a Project Framework Agreement (PFA) and signing it in early 2010 so the new railroad crossing project along Senoia Road and Valleywood/East Crestwood can proceed. An agreement by the town could mean taxpayers would be responsible for more than the $225,000 previously cited as the maximum the town would commit to the project.

PTC soldier supports troop surge plan

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:36:55 -0500

Lt. Dan Berschinski recovering from severe injuries in IED explosion

1st Lt. Dan Berschinski, who lost both his legs several months ago in an explosion while his Army unit patrolled in Afghanistan, is supporting a plan to add 30,000 troops to the country to battle Taliban forces.

Tyrone adopts library policy

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:35:56 -0500

After a brief discussion Thursday night the Tyrone Town Council adopted a library use policy that put conditions on the use of the StoryTime room and requires that children under age 12 have adult supervision.

Tyrone to review grant application for Castle Lake

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:34:19 -0500

Increasing sedimentation in Castle Lake due to stormwater runoff along with concerns from the Castle Lake Homeowners Association relating to the health of the lake led to Dec. 3 decision by the Tyrone Town council to review a federal grant application the HOA group is seeking and to potentially partner with the association to apply for the grant.

Cop Report 120509

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:33:12 -0500

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police from Nov. 4 through Dec. 3. Those arrested are presumed innocen until proven guilty.

Clean-up crew

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:48:29 -0500

Students from Sandy Creek and McIntosh, Tyrone town staff and citizens, totaling 36 people in all, pitched in Nov. 7 to pick up discarded items in the area around Line Creek in Tyrone as part of the Environmental Institute of Georgia-sponsored Rivers Alive clean-up program.