The police chiefs from Tyrone, Fayetteville and Peachtree City were on hand at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday January 12, 2010 to receive drug seizure checks from Sheriff Wayne Hannah. Tyrone received $25,104.94 - funds seized by the Fayette County Tactical Narcotics Team while participating in “Project Coronado”, the “Largest Single U.S. Strike Against Mexican Drug Cartels” according to the DEA.
The State legislature passed what is now commonly referred to as the "Super Speeder" law back in March. The new law provides additional financial penalties for those convicted of speeding under certain conditions. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2010. More information may be found in our earlier Nixle post at http://local.nixle.com/alert/948/.
The TPD held its 3rd Annual Awards dinner at the Tyrone Depot on December 9th to recognize its officers for their hard work and contributions to the community over the past year. The awards presented are as follows:
Officer of the Year: Ofc. Andrea Johnson
Employee of the Year: Court Clerk Kathy Bright
Meritorious Service Awards:
Phenomenal progress has been made on the Police Department's basement since we announced the start of work two weeks ago: The new offices and work areas have been framed; A new HVAC system has been installed; and the electrical work is nearing completion.
With any luck, we will be able to move in by early January!
Officer Josh McCoy was sworn in by Judge Sharon Pierce on Tuesday December 1, 2009 as the newest member of the Tyrone Police Department. Officer McCoy holds a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University and graduated the police academy in October. Welcome aboard Officer McCoy!
After several months of planning, work has finally begun on renovations to the Police Department's basement. This project includes mold remediation (completed); foundation repairs (completed); waterproofing (completed); asbestos removal (completed); construction of four new offices, a training room, an evidence room, and holding cells; overhaul of the existing restrooms; and installation of a video security system.
A citizen has contacted us to advise that they received a card in the mail from the Fayette County Board of Elections entitled "Notice of Polling Place" that provides information on the City of Fayetteville election, but gives no information about the Tyrone election. We have confirmed with the Board of Elections that these cards were sent to our residents in error and that they are in the process of sending corrected cards at this time.
On September 17th the Tyrone Council voted unanimously to retire the long term debt owed to Fairburn for capital costs associated with the sewer service in portions of Tyrone. The pay-off price was determined to be $217,755.00. This early pay off resulted in savings of about $69,000 to Tyrone’s sewer users.
Please contact Lt. Lafferty or Detective Castings if you have any information about this incident or if you recognize this individual.
Office Line M-F 8am to 5pm: 770-487-4732
After Hours: 770-461-4357 (Fayette County Dispatch)
At approximately 9:09 am Wednesday October 21, 2009 a black male wearing all black entered the Charter Bank on Carriage Oaks Drive brandishing a handgun. He forced the employees into the vault after having the teller empty her drawer into a garbage bag.
