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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

BREAKING NEWS AFFECTING YOUR COUNTY

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce has a new leader. Andy J. Welch, III, was installed during the organization’s 43rd annual meeting Saturday, at Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge. He replaces Charles Woodroof. Mr. Welch stated in the article that he would like to see the county build a technical school in Henry County. “The budget’s tight this year, but the need for a technical school in this county still remains,” he told attendees. “It remains a strong and high priority of this chamber, and of our economic strategy for Henry County."  See the full article here: Henry Herald

As I read this article, one thought came to mind for me as a tax payer in Henry County. The wordage in the first paragraph was key (installed) connections, connections, connections, like a big fish bowl!

Now my fellow tax payer's and voter's; I think a technical school would be great for Henry County, I do not however think that Henry should ask our legislators TO REQUEST more funds to build it. Henry has dipped enough stimulus and grant money out to last for quite some time. WE tax paying American's will be paying this money back now, THEN leaving it for future generations to pay back.

I highly recommend that our county sell NASH FARM BATTLEFIELD to pay for the technical school, in fact this property will be the perfect location for a revenue gaining facility to be constructed. I state Battled Field due to the fact that the BOC still have not moved forward to change the signage on the property to reflect Nash Farm Park. This park has been a drain on our county since purchased under
eminent domain by, you guessed right, the County Commissioners voting practices. SO let's sell Nash Farm for what it is really worth, make a huge profit as usual, due to taking someone elses land by under paying for it and build a technical school for our citizens. Put it to good use.

The citizens were not asked if they wanted to purchase Nash Farm, they were told.  

Why not place this matter to the people of this county by vote?

It should read:

(Shall Henry County sell Nash Farm Park and the funds be spent to construct a Technical School for the citizens of Henry County)

We have enough parks, we have an over abundance of soccer fields, bike trails and questionable historical sites. At this time due to our economic challenges we owe it to ourselves and our families futures to do with a little less. To proceed in obtaining what we REALLY need instead of what we may want.

HEY HENRY:         
"NO MORE STIMULUS MONEY!"

"NO MORE GRANT'S"

"STOP THE SPENDING SPREE!"

And NO to Broadband Fiber Optics!

4 comments:

The Doctor said...

The appointing of Mr. Welch to this job doesn't surprise anyone really. He has been their attorney handling legal actions for sometime. But it is like you say they swim in the same waters together. We here in the county could use a Technical/Vocational School because not all those leaving High School want to go to college. This would be a good way to teach them a trade.


But the money should be attained in the ways it has always been through instead of the constant barrage of bonds and loans. From what has already been reported that the land is already there.
It is a matter of building the campus. Sell some things the county does not need to pay for this endeavor. That would be the wise move for the county and it would show the people that they can be more fiscally responsible.

Let's see what happens under Mr. Welch's tenure. But always remember Ms. Pippin is there to oversee the proceedings. Isn't life grand.

Dan Elliott said...

The only question about this battlefield, which is partially enclosed by the 200+ acres of the Nash Farm park, is whether it was the scene of 3 or 4 battles. It is the most securely identified Civil War cavalry action in Georgia to date. Sell it, build on it, or do what you will Henry Countians, but be advised, hundreds of men on both sides of the war died on that spot.

Dan Elliott said...

The only question about this battlefield is whether it was the scene of 3 or 4 battles. It is the most securely identified Civil War cavalry action in Georgia to date. Sell it, build on it, or do what you will Henry Countians, but be advised, hundreds of men on both sides of the war died on that spot.

Birdie said...

I was informed that the soldiers never fought on what is now called Nash Farm Battledfield at all. They camped there and moved forward to the actual location where the battle took place, some place entirely different.

I will post it to this blog,I must obtain the facts of this through the HC Citizen newsletter that states all the TRUE facts of this for you. Stay turned.