The following was included in our December 2024 Email Update to citizens.
We continue to get questions from citizens wanting to know when the Tyrone post office will re-open. Unfortunately, not much has changed since our last official update, but here's what we know at this time:
- The interior remodel has been substantially complete for months.
- The USPS has had the keys to the building and the ability to re-open at any time since March. This is 100% in their hands.
- A new postmaster has been appointed for a few months now, but even she did not have a set date for the location to open when she last communicated with us.
- The last official communication we received from the USPS was in July and we shared that with you. Here it is again: "After speaking with facilities officials. . . I am confirming that the USPS has no current plans to close the Tyrone Post Office. . .Our current plan is to inspect the facility at the end of the month to verify that all repairs have been completed to our specifications. Pending the outcome of the inspection, the Postal Service must ensure the facility is appropriately equipped for retail service and occupancy. This work is anticipated to last through the end of August and potentially the end of September. At that time, we expect to have better information on a timeframe for the facility to resume operations."
The USPS has not communicated with the Town since.
- The Town has exhausted every means at our disposal to communicate your frustration and attempt to expedite the location's re-opening. This includes multiple communications with Federal elected officials.
In short, we hear and share your frustration but we cannot provide you with a timeline for the USPS to get our post office back online. We will update the public again as soon as we have more information for you.
If you would like more information, please feel free to reach out directly to those who have control over this matter:
Traffic Control with partial lane closures will take place along Senoia Road between the Shell Station and Dollar General on Saturday, 10/26 between 8:00am and 12:00pm. Please contact the Town for any questions at info@tyronega.gov | (770) 487-4038
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2024
Town of Tyrone Proposes Increase in Property Taxes
The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Tyrone, Georgia have announced today their intention to increase the collection of property taxes in 2024. This increase as compared to prior-year revenues is due to the need for a millage rate above the state-defined roll-back millage rate as calculated after the tax digest is prepared by the Fayette County Tax Assessors Office.
During budget preparation, the Town of Tyrone committed to maintaining its Maintenance & Operations (M&O) millage at a rate of 2.889 mills. As was the case last year, the assessed value of the new construction and existing real and personal properties within the town limits have increased, and a roll-back millage was calculated at 2.669 mills.
Georgia Law requires that a government rollback their millage rate to a number of mills that will produce the same number of dollars in property tax revenue from the prior year. The Town’s millage has been at this rate for seventeen years, despite vast fluctuations in economic factors. The proposed increase in property tax revenue, year over year, amounts to $145,761 or 7.81%. The total number of dollars anticipated to be collected in property tax for 2024 is $2,012,217.
Before the Town Council can set a final millage rate at a council meeting on October 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm, the Department of Revenue requires that three public hearings be held to allow for the citizens to express their opinion on the potential increase. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings, which will be held at the Tyrone Municipal Complex, 950 Senoia Road, on the following dates and times.
Public Hearings for Town of Tyrone Property Tax Increase:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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The Town is seeking input on the draft transportation concepts and improvements for the Town Center Streetscape & Mobility Study Livable Centers Initiative. This draft concept plan includes initial ideas like:
- Streetscape schematic designs that incorporate the community’s vision and needs.
- Traffic calming measures, intersection and crossing improvements, and parking
- Street trees, green infrastructure, and creative placemaking recommendations
NEED MORE INFO? Phillip Trocquet phillip.trocquet@tyronega.gov
TYRONE POST OFFICE UPDATE 07/19:
Mayor Dial received word this afternoon, July 19th, from the USPS Headquarters regarding the status of the Tyrone Branch Post Office.
The following language is directly from their email communication:
"After speaking with facilities officials. . . I am confirming that the USPS has no current plans to close the Tyrone Post Office. . .Our current plan is to inspect the facility at the end of the month to verify that all repairs have been completed to our specifications. Pending the outcome of the inspection, the Postal Service must ensure the facility is appropriately equipped for retail service and occupancy. This work is anticipated to last through the end of August and potentially the end of September. At that time, we expect to have better information on a timeframe for the facility to resume operations."
The Town would like to thank Congressman Drew Ferguson's Office for their assistance in obtaining this update. We appreciate everyone's patience and look forward to providing future updates.
Town of Tyrone Administration
Notice of Temporary Road Closure - Tyrone Road
Please note that a short portion of Tyrone Road will be closed from Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 5:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. so that our contractor can repave the road approach to the railroad tracks.
The area in question is between the SR-74 intersection and the CSX rail crossing of Tyrone Road near the Shell Station. The detour map is included here.
For questions, please contact the Town at (770) 487-4038 | info@tyrone.org
As part of the 2023 SPLOST, the Town has taken action on citizen’s desire to revitalize the downtown area starting with Shamrock Park! Starting in 2024, the Town contracted with TSW consultants and their team of landscape architects and planners alongside a 10-member citizen steering committee to re-envision the park for future generations.
See the images below outlining the improvements intended to take place over the 5-year SPLOST collection cycle. Different elements and sections associated with the park improvement will occur in phases over the SPLOST collection cycle starting with the stage and pavilion. For questions, please contact Town Hall at (770) 881-8322 or info@tyrone.org
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alexandra She has made application to the Council of the Town of Tyrone for a retail consumption license to sell alcoholic beverages at the following location:
Name of Business: She Sales, LLC d/b/a She Craft Co.
Address: 929 Senoia Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
Applicant: Alexandra She
The application will be heard by the Town Council at a public hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 6, 2024, at 950 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA 30290.
Public hearings will be held before the Tyrone Planning Commission on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 and before the Tyrone Town Council on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at Tyrone Town Hall, 950 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA beginning at 7:00pm. The purpose of these hearings will be to consider the following:
- A petition from applicant Clarendon Place INC to rezone a 21-acre tract with at property address 172 Palmetto Road from AR Agricultural Residential to TCMU Town Center Mixed-Use.
- A petition from applicant Clarendon Place INC to rezone a 32-acre tract with at property address 165 Palmetto Road from C-1 Community Commercial to TCMU Town Center Mixed-Use.
Information on these public hearings can be obtained at Tyrone Town Hall, 950 Senoia Road Monday-Friday 8am-5pm via phone/email at (770) 487-4038, info@tyrone.org.
April 25, 2024 Planning Commission Packet
May 16, 2024 Town Council Packet (to be uploaded 05/10/2024)
Public hearings will be held before the Tyrone Planning Commission on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 and the Tyrone Town Council on Thursday, March 21st 2024 at Tyrone Town Hall, 950 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA beginning at 7:00pm. The purpose of these hearings will be to consider the following:
- To consider a petition from the Fayette County Development Authority for the annexation and rezoning of a roughly 70-acre tract with parcel number 0904 008 from Agricultural Residential (Unincorporated) to Business Technology Park (Tyrone incorporated).
- To consider a petition from the Fayette County Development Authority for the annexation and rezoning of a 27.8-acre tract with parcel number 0725-027 from Agricultural Residential (Unincorporated) to Business Technology Park (Tyrone incorporated).
- To consider a rezoning petition from the Fayette County Development Authority for the rezoning of a 37.6-acre tract with parcel number 0725-005 from O-I (Office-Institutional) & AR (Agricultural Residential) to BTP (Business Technology Park)
- To consider a rezoning petition from the Fayette County Development Authority for the rezoning of a 5.1-acre tract with parcel number 0725-035 from M-1 (Light Industrial) to BTP (Business Technology Park).
- To consider a rezoning petition from the Fayette County Development Authority for the rezoning of a 5.0-acre tract with parcel number 0725-036 from O-I (Office-Institutional) to BTP (Business Technology Park).
Information on these public hearings can be obtained at Tyrone Town Hall, 950 Senoia Road Monday-Friday 8am-5pm via phone/email at (770) 487-4038, info@tyrone.org or retrieved at https://tyrone-ga.municodemeetings.com/
PSA: 02/09/2024
Fayette County Water System will be repairing the water main at the corner of
Senoia Rd. & Castlewood Rd. Approx. 30 customers will be temporarily affected. For additional information please contact Fayette County Water System:
(770) 461-1146 | water@fayettecountyga.gov
