"Two things that would

be a shot in the arm for downtown Tyrone would be sewer and liquor by

the drink," said Councilman Ray Bogenschutz at the Town Council's

annual retreat Saturday in Peachtree City.

While members of the council

talked about working on the baseball fields and the cart paths, all of

the members were interested in revitalizing the downtown area.

Councilman Mike Smola asked

his colleagues what the vision for downtown Tyrone would be for the next

10-15 years and whether or not the council should offer incentives for

developing downtown. There has been talk of a new town hall and library

in the downtown area and many council members would like to see the area

feature small shops and restaurants. Mayor Sheryl Lee stated that she

would like to see the older buildings be revitalized.

Bogenschutz explained that

Tyrone Elementary School would need sewer service because they will need

to expand at some point and can't expand over a septic field.

The council seemed receptive

to liquor by the drink. It was even suggested that an Irish pub marking

the town's heritage would be suitable. Both sewer and liquor by the drink

could be restricted to certain areas of town, Bogenschutz said.

Longtime Councilwoman Lisa

Richardson stated that an architectural standard be set for downtown and

that things should be done to entice small shops to the area. Town Manager

Barry Amos agreed with Richardson stating that the buildings should have

to look like buildings of architectural influence along the lines of downtown

Fayetteville.

Much like Rome (Italy, not

Georgia), downtown Tyrone will not be changed in a day, but the council

is looking forward to making downtown Tyrone the true center of town for

the community, they indicated.

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