Contrary to what the renowned development attorney, Doug Dillard, might say to persuade our city officials, Development and Traffic are now wedded. The story proceeds as follows.

Presiding over the ceremony was the Federal Government. They exchanged rings of ozone regulations. The two of them are now living near the intersection of Ga. highways 54 and 74. As with most marriages, there are some adjustments that need to be made to insure that the relationship endures. If one tries to dictate to the other, the union will deteriorate.

Married only for a short time, Development has become sick and tired of hearing Traffic complaining about the incredible strain that he is placing upon her. Traffic, sobbing, is on the verge of a complete breakdown.

Their marriage counselors at City Hall proposed a traffic impact ordinance because no one wants to see the innocent little citizens get hurt in such a dispute. The counselors urged the pair to try and make a go of it for the sake of their little citizens.

Unfortunately, the counselors may have been too late and it appears that a strong dose of premarital counseling may have worked better. Proper planning and understanding is essential prior to entering a relationship. A lack of relational boundaries caused this situation to get out of hand.

At this point, Development is furious. He hires the best attorney in the land. His attorney goes before the court and requests an annulment. “I never loved Traffic or our little citizens,” exclaims Development. He then turns, looks at the judge, and says, “I have a right to be happy. If Traffic falls apart and our little citizens suffer, I am not to blame!”

The little citizens glance upward in absolute horror. Traffic is left to fend for herself without the means to do so.

How will this story end, you ask? Come to the city council meetings and find out. If you fail to participate in this process, your city will suffer. We have so much that other cities do not have, let's protect it.

P.S. Believe it or not, some city council members are planning to possibly annex property near the Ga Highway 54 West corridor after the election.

[Council member] Annie McMenamin's mail-out used the carefully selected words, “limit annexation.”

This is absolute craziness. The section of road is rated an “E” (slightly above F) and they want to stimulate more movement towards development.

Is it possible to get the city's official position prior to the election?

Steve Brown
Peachtree City

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