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Since 1986, the nation has observed MLK Day as a federal holiday to com memorate the diligence, hard work, and achieve ments of MLK, Jr., a Bap tist minister who advocated for the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation. Sponsored by the Fay ette County NAACP in conjunction with Fayette County Public Schools and various local businesses and organizations, parade events begin at 8:45 a.m. with a pre-parade break fast. The local McDonald’s will have breakfast items for sale in the FCHS park- See MLK Day, A6 Courtesy of Piedmont Fayette Master Ian Welcomed as 1st Local Baby of2024 Liliana Hernandez and Daniel Badillo of Brooks are the parents of the first baby bom at Piedmont Fayette in 2024. Their baby boy, Ian, was born at 11:14 a.m. on Jan. 1, weighing seven pounds, nine ounces. Leah Banks/Fayette News PTC Mayor Kim Learnard providing the State of the City Address '2023 - Record Year of Collaboration and Success' PTC Mayor Learnard Provides State of the City Address Leah Banks Senior Reporter leah@fayette-news.net As a new year brings new plans, opportunities, and goals, Mayor Kim Learnard provided the Peachtree City State of the City Address during the Jan. 4 city council meet ing. Learnard began by ad dressing progress made throughout the city in 2023, from welcoming City Manager Robert Cur- now to the increase in members of the police de partment and infrastruc ture changes that took place. “Our first priority was to address the ongoing cri sis in city staffing,” Lear nard said. “For years, we’ve had trouble recruit ing and maintaining city staff, especially in our po lice department. At one point, we were down to eight sworn officers, and we were feeling the effects of being so short staffed. It seemed like when we had someone hired and See PTC Address, A6 Tyrone Mayor Dial Provides State of the Town Address Gloria Furr Elected Mayor Pro-Tem Graduating class members with fire and emergency services officials. Courtes Y of Fayette County Fayette County Welcomes 17 New Firefighter Graduates Leah Banks Senior Reporter leah@fayette-news.net In the Tyrone Town Council’s first meeting of the year on Jan. 4, Mayor Eric Dial opened the meet ing by providing the State of the Town Address, proudly proclaiming that the Town of “Tyrone is strong.” “Tyrone is strong in her character, vitality, and fi nancial position. Most im portantly, we stay strong in safety,” Dial noted. He spoke informatively of current advancements in finances and logistics for the city, while also placing emphasis on safety initia tives and updates made in 2023. “The long and short of it is that our financial con ditions are very strong and show signs only of im provement,” Dial said. “No municipality is in good shape if its people are not safe. So, let’s take a look at our police department.” Dial addressed the death of Eric Minix, a Cow eta County Sheriff s Deputy who was killed in the line of duty earlier that day, after which a moment of silence was held in his memory. Minix formerly served in the Tyrone Police Depart ment. Dial continued his ad dress by highlighting the importance of “paying town employees what they de serve” and the increase in use at the public library, as well as increases in library public engagement involve ment through recreation department events. “Speaking of recreation, our ladies did a great job planning and hosting events throughout the year,” Dial said. “Every thing was professionally done and well attended, and we had a 30 percent in crease over last year (2022) in sponsorship revenue for Founder’s Day.” Dial praised each de partment within the town government, adding that the town has a “phenome nal staff across the board.” Looking forward, Dial spoke about upgrades needed in Tyrone, noting the tax digest as a priority for improvement. “We know what we don’t want, and what you don’t want, so we commit to you that we will act ac cordingly,” Dial said. “We may not have complete control, but we will do our best to represent you well.” Following the address, Councilwoman Gloria Furr was elected by council to serve as Tyrone Mayor Pro- Tempore. The Fayette County De partment of Fire & Emer gency Services held a graduation ceremony for Re cruit Class Number 48 on Jan. 4 at the Fayette County Board of Commissioners' public meeting room as 17 firefighters were celebrated by an audience full of family and friends. “We are extremely proud of this group of individuals who have earned the privi lege to serve the citizens of Fayette County and this great community,” Fire Chief Jef frey Hill said. “They have persevered to overcome extreme challenges during their training and have made it to the other side to begin their career in what I consider to be the best job in the world,” he continued. “They have joined the fire de partment family to serve with honor, integrity, and com passion to be the guardians of our community.” The graduation and certi fication as NPQ Firefighter II and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians are a culmination of a rigorous, 18- month fire and EMS training program. Graduating Fayette County cadets include Isaac Akins, Zachary Anderson, Sarah Baxter, Jackson Brus- chetti, Dillon Church, Wyatt Cochran, Alexander Davis, Brandon Drake, Trystan Green, Timothy Johnson, Dustin Lacey, Robert Nichols, Nicholas Nespoli, Tonia Powell, Morgan Va- nEgmond, and Taylor Wil liams. Graduating cadet with Fayetteville Fire Department is Noah Maupin. The lead instructors are Lt. Daniel Lewis and Lt. Scott Thomas. Chief Hill led the graduation program. Judge Angela Landgaard conducted the swearing-in ceremony. FCN January BOGO Snbscriptian Offer As a “Thank you” to current subscribers and incentive to those who have yet to join our family of readers, Fayette County News will offer “buy one, gift one free” sub scriptions through the end of Janu ary 2024. The offer applies to local, $40 subscriptions for print and online, which includes full access to fay- ette-news.net. 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