Tyrone, GA

Town Council Meeting

The Tyrone Town Council will consider several routine items, including approving the consent agenda with purchases and contract renewals, and a public hearing and old business item to award a road construction contract. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognition of an employee's service.

• Award 2024 Shamrock Industrial Park Emergency Access Road project to McLeRoy, Inc. for $289,023.12
• Purchase two 2026 Ford Police Explorer Interceptors for $155,751.68
• Renew Right of Way Mowing Contract with Aabby Group for $249,250
• Renew Fertilization and Weed Control Contract with TruGreen, LP for $10,360
• Recognize Maintenance Worker Roderick Jones' 5 years of service

Town Council Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Town Council Meeting

Town Council Meeting - Workshop

Planning Commission Meeting

Downtown Development Authority

Town Council Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting-CANCELED

Planning Commission Meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, a resolution to accept transfer of property at 969 Senoia Road, and a resolution to request participation in GA Fund 1 for the Georgia State Depository Board. The board will also vote on June 1 special-called meeting minutes.

• Consideration to approve 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget
• Resolution No. 2026-02 to accept property transfer at 969 Senoia Road
• Resolution No. 2026-03 to request participation in GA Fund 1
• Approval of June 1, 2026 Special Called meeting minutes

Town Council Meeting - Workshop - CANCELLED

Town Council Meeting - Workshop

Town Council Meeting

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider updating the Town's Employee Handbook and a related section of the Code of Ordinances. The body will also review a purchase for equipment and a migration agreement for meeting management.

• Purchase of a SKYJACK SJ4726E Scissor Lift from Ariel Titans not to exceed $20,850
• Update to Sec. 2-138 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances regarding the Employee Handbook
• Resolution to adopt an update to the Town's Employee Handbook
• Civic Plus migration agreement for meeting management
• Designation of various Town assets as surplus property

Planning Commission Meeting-CANCELED

Downtown Development Authority-Special Called Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a new logo and brand guide, a new website, and a Night Market event scheduled for September 18, 2026 at Shamrock Park. The board will also vote on the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda for this special‑called meeting.

• Approve new logo and brand guide for the DDA
• Approve new website for the DDA
• Approve Night Market event on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Shamrock Park
• Approve minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting

The Tyrone Downtown Development Authority approved a new website with a shamrock logo design, approved a Night Market event on September 18, 2026, and discussed a new logo and brand guide, with a shamrock variant to be reviewed later. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also entered executive session for real estate items.

• Approved new DDA website with shamrock logo (6-0)
• Approved Night Market event on Sept 18, 2026 at Shamrock Park (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session for two real estate items (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss the potential removal of a specific section of the town's code of ordinances. The body will also review routine consent items including personnel hiring.

• Consideration to rescind Sec. 8-2 of the Town's Code of Ordinances regarding Polling Place
• Approval of the hiring of Mr. Derrick Buckner for the Recreation Assistant position

The Tyrone Town Council voted to rescind Section 8-2 of the Town's Code of Ordinances regarding the polling place, which named a specific church and an outdated early voting schedule. The decision allows polling locations to be designated operationally with Fayette County, with the renovated old Town Hall community room as the anticipated future site. The council also approved the consent agenda, including hiring Derrick Buckner as Recreation Assistant, and moved into executive session for threatened litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rescinded Section 8-2 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Polling Place (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2, 2026 minutes and hiring Derrick Buckner (3-0)
• Approved executive session minutes from July 2, 2026 (3-0)

Town Council Meeting

Downtown Development Authority-CANCELED

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting on July 9, 2026, but the agenda contains only a call to order, a general presentation item, and adjournment. No specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are identified in the agenda.

Planning Commission Meeting-CANCELED

Planning Commission Meeting

Town Council Meeting - Workshop - CANCELED

Town Council Meeting

The Tyrone Town Council will hold a public hearing on a front yard setback variance at 541 Senoia Road and consider approving a 'Night Market' event sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, which includes off-premises alcohol sales at Shamrock Park on September 11, 2026. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a proposal for a classification and salary study from the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, not to exceed $20,233.

• Public hearing for front yard setback variance at 541 Senoia Road (applicant Ashley Dickie)
• Consideration of 'Night Market' event with off-premises alcohol sales at Shamrock Park on Sept. 11, 2026
• Proposal from UGA Carl Vinson Institute for classification and salary study, cost not to exceed $20,233
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Meeting-CANCELED

Town Council Meeting - Revised

The Tyrone Town Council will consider approving the FY 2026/2027 General Fund Budget of $12,770,799.11 and the Other Funds Budget of $6,069,828.71. They will also vote on updates to regulations for massage establishments and a resolution requesting a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) referendum for Fayette County. Additional items include awarding a stormwater inspection services contract and consent agenda items for event rentals and new hires.

• Approval of $12,770,799.11 General Fund Budget and $6,069,828.71 Other Funds Budget for FY 2026/2027
• Updates to Article VIII of Chapter 22 regulating massage establishments
• Resolution requesting local legislation for a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) referendum in Fayette County
• Award of 2026 Stormwater Inspection Services contract to Integrated Science and Engineering (ISE) for $15,350.00
• Consent agenda includes tent rental ($1,350) and amusement rental ($998) for the America 250 event and hiring of two staff positions

The Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2026/2027 General Fund budget of $12,814,799.11 and the Other Funds budget of $6,069,828.71. The budget keeps the millage rate at 2.889 mills for the 19th consecutive year, includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and funds a $40,000 pay study. The council also approved updates to the massage establishment ordinance, a resolution for a potential homestead sales tax referendum, and a $15,350 stormwater inspection contract.

• Approved FY 2026/2027 General Fund budget of $12,814,799.11 (4-0)
• Approved Other Funds budget of $6,069,828.71 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, event contracts, and two new hires (4-0)
• Approved 2027 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (4-0)
• Approved updates to massage establishment ordinance with operating hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved resolution requesting local legislation for LHOST referendum, with implementation date changed to 2027 (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 Stormwater Inspection Services contract to Integrated Science and Engineering for $15,350.00 (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Mayor and Town Council regarding a front yard setback variance requested by applicant Ashley Engler for the property at 541 Senoia Road. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items including approval of meeting minutes from April and May 2026.

• Public hearing and recommendation on a front yard setback variance for 541 Senoia Road (applicant: Ashley Engler)
• Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving the budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The board will also discuss the transfer of property at 969 Senoia Road to the DDA and participation in GA Fund 1.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget
• Resolution No. 2026-02: Transfer of property at 969 Senoia Road to the DDA
• Resolution No. 2026-03: Request to participate in GA Fund 1 for the Georgia State Depository Board

The Downtown Development Authority approved its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and accepted the transfer of property at 969 Senoia Road. The board also authorized participation in the Georgia Fund 1 investment and approved funding for event inflatables.

• Approved budget for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-02 to accept transfer of property at 969 Senoia Road (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-03 to request participation in GA Fund 1 (6-0)
• Approved rental of inflatables for America 250 Celebration not to exceed $1,000 (6-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, Special Called meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget and a second hearing on the Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan update. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of meeting minutes, a police radio purchase for $6,305, and three DJ service contracts for town events totaling about $4,405.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026/2027 Budget
• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan update
• Purchase of one Kenwood VP8000 radio and charger for $6,305.32 from Radio One
• Contract with Adiquest Music for DJ services at America 250 event on July 4, 2026, not to exceed $1,444.99
• Contracts with Adiquest Music for DJ services at Founders Day ($1,624.99) and Christmas Tree Lighting ($1,334.99)

The council voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare a legal advertisement to preserve the option of participating in a potential Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) referendum. Public hearings were held on the Comprehensive Growth Plan update and the FY 2026/2027 budget, but no votes were taken. The consent agenda was approved, including routine purchases and contract approvals. Multiple residents voiced concerns about a proposed data center, but no council action was taken on that matter.

• Approved motion to direct staff to prepare advertisement for LHOST (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 21, 2026 minutes, radio purchase ($6,305.32), and sound/DJ contracts for three events (total $4,404.97)

Town Council Meeting - Workshop-CANCELED

Downtown Development Authority-Special Called Meeting

The Tyrone Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget in a workshop. The meeting also includes approval of the May 11, 2026 minutes and an opportunity for public comments. No other new business is listed.

• Workshop discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget led by Assistant Town Manager Phillip Trocquet
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM at 950 Senoia Road

The Board discussed the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, including revenue from the sale of 969 Senoia Road and increased insurance costs. The Board decided to obtain an appraisal for the 969 Senoia Road property before the end of the current fiscal year. A final budget and resolutions regarding Georgia Fund One and the Senoia Road property will be prepared for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved May 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved obtaining an appraisal of the property at 969 Senoia Road

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to brief the community on the Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan update process. Additionally, the commission will consider approving a plat with conditions for a 2.62-acre property at 541 Senoia Road (parcel 0736-011). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 23, 2026, and other procedural items.

• Public hearing to brief on the Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan update process
• Consideration to approve a plat with conditions for 2.62 acres at 541 Senoia Road (parcel 0736-011)
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2026

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a preliminary plat that splits 541 Senoia Road into two lots, subject to removal of a noncompliant barn and a variance for the existing home's encroachment into the building line. A public hearing was held on the town's Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan update, but no vote was required.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recommended approval of plat with conditions for 541 Senoia Road (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Town Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Town Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agenda includes public comment periods but no other substantive items beyond the budget discussion.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion

Town Council Meeting - Revised

The Tyrone Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 5.02-acre tract off Dogwood Trail from C-1 (Community Commercial) to R-20 Conditional (single-family residential). Other business includes approving consent items (minutes, Girl Scout project, inmate services agreement, band contract), considering plans for the 2024 Emergency Access Road for Shamrock Industrial Park, transferring town property at 969 Senoia Road to the Downtown Development Authority, and updating the Special Events and Facility Rentals ordinance.

• Public hearing on rezoning of 5.02-acre tract off Dogwood Trail (parcel 0728-066) from C-1 to R-20 Conditional
• Consideration of plans for the 2024 Emergency Access Road for Shamrock Industrial Park (Project PW-2024-09)
• Transfer of town property at 969 Senoia Road (parcel 0738098) to the Downtown Development Authority
• Proposed updates to Sec. 30-7 of the Code of Ordinances on Special Events and Facility Rentals
• Approval of a new Intergovernmental Agreement between Fayette County and the Town regarding inmate services

The Tyrone Town Council approved the agenda and consent items including meeting minutes, a Girl Scout library project, an intergovernmental agreement, and a July 4th band contract. A public hearing was held on rezoning 5.02 acres off Dogwood Trail from C-1 to R-20 Conditional; a motion to approve was made and seconded, but the vote tally was not fully recorded in the provided minutes. The meeting also featured extensive public comments opposing a previously approved Microsoft data center project, but no further action was taken on that matter.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Girl Scout Silver Award Little Free Library project (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Fayette County for inmate services (4-0)
• Approved band contract for America 250 July 4 event (4-0)
• Motion to rezone 5.02 acres at Dogwood Trail from C-1 to R-20 Conditional – vote not fully recorded in minutes

Microsoft Open House

The Town of Tyrone is hosting an open house to discuss the proposed Microsoft Data Center development. The event will take place on May 19, 2026, at the 950 Senoia Road location.

• Microsoft Data Center development presentation
• Town and Microsoft representatives present
• Open house scheduled for May 19, 2026
• Event location: 950 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA 30290

Planning Commission Meeting-CANCELED

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to consider approving a contract with Elevating Missions Consulting for strategic planning services and a contract with Night Market LLC for an event on April 12, 2026. Staff will provide updates on the FY2027 budget and Georgia Fund 1. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Consideration to approve a contract with Elevating Missions Consulting for strategic planning services
• Consideration to approve a contract with Night Market LLC and the Town of Tyrone for an event on April 12, 2026
• Update on FY2027 Budget
• Update regarding Georgia Fund 1

The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It authorized a $6,000 contract with Elevating Missions Consulting for strategic planning services and approved a contract with Night Market LLC for a June 12 event at Shamrock Park. The board also agreed to hold a special called meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget.

• Approved agenda (6 yeas)
• Approved April 17, 2026 minutes (6 yeas)
• Approved Elevating Missions Consulting contract up to $6,000 (6 yeas)
• Approved Night Market LLC event contract for Shamrock Park (4 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved April 17, 2026 executive session minutes (6 yeas)
• Agreed to hold a special called meeting on the FY2027 budget
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (6 yeas)