Why would Ron Cross and the Columbia County Commission, along with his development committee personnel, ever consider the possibility of associating with Augusta and Richmond County? Why would Columbia County taint, tarnish or destroy its clean political and civic reputation by consolidating in any way with the rascals of Richmond County?
The Augusta Commission, with a couple of exceptions, is made up of idiots. The Board of Education is really not much better. The Aviation Commission may finally be turning around. The fire department, after a "Few" adjustments, seems to be showing progress. The economic-development people are slandering one another and calling one another liars. The Coliseum Authority is another fiasco. I also noticed in the paper a photo of Charles Walker on Augusta's negotiating team. Unbelievable!
Residents of Augusta are completely disgusted with the entire situation. And Ron and his people want to consolidate this? If they do, they may slow the exodus of residents from Richmond County to Columbia County. Please don't.
Bud Carter, Evans
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