"Old Time Values"

In recent weeks we have been exposed to some interesting information concerning Middle Georgia and to be specific, the City of Macon and also Bibb County.

Several years ago a proud Middle Georgia supporter donated funds for a lovely looking sign to announce to the travelers on I-75 South that they were arriving in Macon, Georgia. Because of safety considerations, this magnificant sign was imbedded on the bank parallel to the Interstate. No one really has the opportunity to view it, unless of course you know it is there or just happen to look to the right as you are proceeding on I-75 South.

Recently we read where there is appropriate consideration to placing this stone sign near Gateway Park in downtown Macon. This appears to be very proper and also intelligent.

Of course, I would be neglectful today, if I did not discuss the current crisis with the Macon/Bibb Board of Assessors. I understand that they actually paid a fair sum of money to an outside consultant. We all know that a consultant is someone who lives over 50 miles from the problem area and receives a nice sum of funds to tell someone else what needs to be done. Then the consultant is free to leave town.

Of course, we could also take to task the governmental agencies who recently determined that we need five members on the Board of Assessors. At least that is what I heard on a recent "Fox Files Program." I can recall that when we had three individuals on the Board of Assessors there did not seem to be such emphasis on the Tax Assessors by the Media and the Unhappy public. Maybe, in this case, less could be better. Also, I understand that each member of the Board receives $1000.00 a month. Now, five times $1000.00 times twelve equals $60,000.00. A lot of money when prior to this five person board we expended $36,000.00 and we received a better product.

This blog is entitled "Old Time Values," but it would appear that we have forgotten that sometimes we do not receive value for money. Maybe we should revert to "Old Time Values!!!!"