Recognition of their citizens'

accomplishments is something the Fairburn City Council and Mayor Betty

Hannah believe in stressing. Each month a Community Improvement Award

is given out to honor that person or persons who have gone the extra mile

in making Fairburn a little nicer to live in.

Dan Cox of J.J. Flooring was

February's recipient for the excellent remodeling job they did on

their building, the old Gaddy structure. "

The before and after is wonderful,"

Mayor Hannah remarked.

Cox explained that his slow

time was in the winter and he liked to keep his employees busy. Building

pride in the company and the community is something he feels strongly

about.

"I didn't intend

to get an award. I just like to fix old buildings." Cox said.

Saving the city money is also

important to the mayor. Fulton County Firefighter Captain Mike O'Hara

installed a new intercom system which allows each crew member to communicate

via a headset with a voice-activated microphone. The new system would

have cost an estimated $700 to install professionally. Captain O'Hara

took a look at it and said "I think I can install this thing."

The job was handled without taking the much-needed engine out of service.

In addition O'Hara has

made numerous repairs to plumbing and electrical systems at Fairburn's

Fire Station. Fire Chief Walt Brown was glad to point out the great job

that Captain O'Hara continues to do for the fire station and the

city.