Saturday, in the “Refusing to be squeezed by the city,” letter to the editor, Ms. Kent expressed a large part of the “down in the dumps” sentiment those of us who used to recycle stuff at the dump feel.
When I showed up for my weekly trip to the dump three weeks ago, I saw the sign requiring a special card to use the dump. The dump was closed, of course, as now they have new, limited hours.
I went through the gyration of trying to get a card from the county. The county said I live in the city, so sorry, please call the city. I did and received a non-answer about the dump. I also e-mailed the relative politicians and zip, nada, zero.
Hmmm — I get to pay $150 a year extra ($13.50 per month), if I want go to the dump because I live in the city. Gee, but I pay the same county taxes, without the same county services. Seems like there is an aroma here, and it is not from the containers at the dump.
How about I instead deduct the annual dump fee from my county tax bill? Then maybe buy a month or two at $13.50 a month, as needed. That sounds a lot more fair to me.
Of course, just like Ms. Kent, for the last three weeks all my old newspapers, bottles, plastic and cans have gone in the garbage.
Perhaps, what we should be recycling, are a few politicians.
Hal G. Reid
Milledgeville
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Reader agrees with dumping the new dump plan
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Why can’t the commission figure out pool cost?
At the May 15 county commission meeting, the topic of the Baldwin County Swimming Pool again was on the agenda.
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Foster families play a vital role
May is National Foster Care Month, and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Foster Parents of Baldwin County for the work they do caring for Georgia’s children and families.
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Thank you for sponsoring Weight Loss Challenge
I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize and submit kudos to our caring Milledgeville businesses that sponsored the recently completed “2012 Weight Loss Challenge.”
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Texting while driving bans are dangerous
State laws that ban texting while driving cause more accidents, and should be modified to encourage safety.
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Thank you for support with fundraisers
It is with a very grateful heart that we welcome God's precious gift and answered prayer to us in the person of Willoughby Tatum (Willough) Bracewell.
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Creekside child’s home should be investigated, too
I’ve been watching, listening and reading the news about the incident with the 6-year-old at Creekside school and wish to speak in the defense of the school officials and the police department.
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Voices for Progress set for May 2
Next month, beginning May 2, we will have an opportunity to come together and work as a community in an effort to continue moving Milledgeville-Baldwin County forward.
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HOPE scholarship revisions were not practical
Recent revisions made to the HOPE scholarship are not practical.
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Act in the best interest of Salecia Johnson
As a parent, as a grandparent raising a child; I feel an urgent need to address this latest issue now placing Milledgeville in the national spotlight again — an important issue — and my interest is, indeed, the best interest of the child: 6-year-old first grader Salecia Johnson.
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Many Easter symbols have pagan origins
Eggs, rabbits and hot cross buns are Easter symbols familiar to us all, yet many of us might be shocked or surprised at the real origin and meaning of many of our allegedly “Christian” Easter customs.
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