I didn't always agree with Mayor Brown, but at least he had the guts to keep in touch by writing letters to the editor frequently so we could understand why he did the things that he did. I appreciate him letting the folks know.

Mayor Harold? I wish he would spend more time on The Citizen and less time at the local watering holes.

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Tell Senior El Presidente no to amnesty!

First of all, go see Les Miserables at the Fred. It was quite nice.

If you read Dan Tennant’s post below, make sure you have an air sickness bag in hand.

I got a real ribbing by some bloggers for supporting Harold Logsdon in the last election. However, I had the guts to admit I made a mistake when Harold started flaking out. Johenry, the sadistic Logsdon hater, says once you’re a Logsdon supporter you’re always a Logsdon supporter. You can’t win with some people like Johenry or Dan Tennant.

Tennant was both a personal and political disgrace. He, Bob Lenox and Herb Frady were probably the sleaziest politicians in Peachtree City’s history.

As for Steve Brown’s comments, if you don't like them, write your own stinking letter! Does he make sense? Based on what I've read in the newspaper over the last year, I'd say he's right. I made some of the same points about the Coweta guys a month ago. They were ready to kick our butts with that road.

Hey Dan, please stop kissing the hind ends and move to Riverdale where you belong.

Vote Republican

Well, I tried, but I just can't take it any more.

I have written a lot of letters to the editor over the years, primarily about politics in Peachtree City. And while I was soundly defeated in my city council re-election campaign four years ago as well as my mayoral run a couple of years ago, I never stopped caring about this community. I also have zero interest in running for any elected office again.

As per usual, I read the letters to the editor in the July 11 edition of The Citizen, and imagine this, I found a letter from Steve Brown! Of course, old Steve has written a lot lately after a gloriously long period of not even a whimper, but he just can't help himself. Not to be outdone, I can't help myself either, of course. So here goes.

I supported Steve Brown in his mayoral run in 2002. I thought he was a breath of fresh air, and would do a good job as mayor. Of course, we all found out that he turned out to be a delusional self absorbed micro manager whose acrimony and devisiveness created community wounds that have taken years to heal. I was fooled as were many others, but Brown's resounding 71-29% defeat restored my faith in the local electorate. How the folks missed my re-election message and didn't return me to office nor even elect me mayor, is beyond me, however.

Relax, I am joking. I deserved to lose, and I greatly respect the citizen's collective judgment.

Anyhow, I didn't know Harold Logsden very well (and I still don't) but I can tell you one thing: Harold is a decent, hard working public servant who does not try to govern like a king, nor does he embarass us on a daily basis like you know who did. Harold and the rest of the city council members work hard for the benefit of all of us, and I applaud each of them for their unselfish and unwavering efforts to keep Peachtree City the special place that it is. That is not to say that I agree with each elected representative with every vote, of course, but it is to say that I appreciate their hard work and their commitment to do what each of them believes to be the right thing to do.

Anyhow, back to Brown. In his latest diatribe about TDK, Brownie would have you believe that if he were still in office, his sheer menacing confrontation with GRTA would have been sufficient to scare them away. Ironically, it is my strong belief that our city's relationship with GRTA and every other state and local agency and branch of government I know of was immensely damaged under Brown's stewardship. This ranges from the state DOT to the Fayette County Commission to state representatives and well beyond. And it says nothing of the horrific relationship Brown managed to "foster" with the Chamber of Commerce.

For example, do you think it is pure coincidence that Hwy. 54 got widened so promptly after Brown was ushered to the sidelines? How about the widening of 74 south?

The bottom line is that whenever you read anything from or about Steve Brown, you can take it to the bank that he is only trying to A) belittle current elected officials to make himself look better; B) second guess honest and earnest decision making by others to make himself look better; or C) attempt to create consternation and disharmony in any matter to...uh...well, take a guess.

Steve, I'll make you a deal. Just hang out and take care of your beautiful daughters and let your legacy die a natural death and I'll go hit golf balls. OK?

Dan Tennant