(ATLANTA, GA.) — The Atlanta City Council honored Assistant Police Chief Carvin Tyus for more than three decades of service to the city as he retired from the Atlanta Police Department during its full meeting last Monday.
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The city recognized Tyus with a proclamation recognizing his 32-year career, highlighting his work in public safety, hostage negotiations, and supporting residents across Atlanta.
Councilmember Andrea Boone praised Tyus for a career she said was defined by service and leadership.
“How do you say thank you to a man who has given 32 years of his life to protecting others?” Boone said. “You say it with the kind of appreciation that comes from knowing his service has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.”
Boone highlighted Tyus’ work with residents across the city and also spoke about his tenure responding to robbery victims, domestic violence survivors, and leading hostage negotiations for the department.
She said Tyus “led with compassion, served with integrity and carried himself with the kind of quiet strength that leaves a lasting impression.”
“His work has not only enhanced the department’s efforts, but his contributions also have made our community stronger, safer, and better,” Boone said.
The council’s recognition came as part of a meeting that also included city proclamations for National Black Business Month and Atlanta Youth Peace Month.
Councilmember Michael Julian Bond introduced the proclamation to celebrate the month of August as National Black Business Month.
Marquis Tate, president of the Advancing Black Businesses Foundation, said the recognition should serve as a reminder of the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses beyond celebration alone.
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“This proclamation is more than a recognition; it is a reminder that Black-owned businesses are essential to Atlanta's economy,” Tate said. “They create jobs, drive innovation, support tourism, strengthen neighborhoods, and give back to our communities each and every day. Our message is simple: celebrate Black business, support Black business, advocate for Black businesses, because when Black businesses succeed, Atlanta succeeds.”
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Sherilyn Sellers, madam chair for the Atlanta Black Chambers, expressed gratitude to the city for recognizing National Black Business Month.
“Black-owned businesses are vital contributors to the American economy. They employ our neighbors, serve our communities, introduce innovative products and services, preserve our culture, and create pathways to generational wealth,” Sellers said. “Here in Atlanta, Black entrepreneurship is not just a footnote in our history; it is central to our identity.
Councilmember Jason Dozier opened the recognition Atlanta Peace Month, noting that community-based programs play a critical role in creating safer neighborhoods and supporting young people.
“Public safety is more than just policing. It’s also community violence intervention. It’s also making sure young people have a safe place to go, and that the work that Dream Builders and others have been putting in each and every day ensures that our police officers have less to do on the back end. We want to make sure that people see this as an ecosystem.”
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