Only two proposals were received for recycling services, and both of them have costs that we will have to evaluate. Apparently the drop in the commodities markets has hurt the economic viability of recycling nationwide. I have arranged for help from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Office of Environmental Management to help with evaluating these proposals and our eventual recycling program. We are dedicated to offering recycling, but must fiscally responsible first.
It was an honor to ride in the 4th of July Parade Saturday. I want to thank Kathy Robinson and all who helped put the parade together. Some of you may have noticed that when you would say “have a good 4th” or “happy 4th of July” that I respond with “Happy Independence Day”. I know we’ve come to know it as simply “the 4th” but that distracts attention from what it is really all about, and makes it just another day off or another parade. July 4, 1776 is when the Continental Congress emerged from Independence Hall (then known simply as the Pennsylvania State House) and proclaimed to all the world that we were no longer British Colonies, living under tyranny and taxation without representation and declared our independence. It is sad that in many ways our federal government is more oppressing and meddling today.
Last week I received many calls and emails about behavior and crowded parking on
There was an increase in building permit activity in June. After averaging 5.6 permits per month for new residential construction, there were 10 issued last month. We’ve been seeing a gradual increase throughout the year, and June’s numbers were greater than expected. While the explosive growth a few years ago is not desirable, construction activity is a very necessary part of our local and national economy.
As always, feel free to contact me by email (mchastain@gilmercounty-ga.gov) or by calling the BOC office at 706-635-4361. Comments can be left on 706-515-2320.
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