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Just Say ‘No’ to a Property Tax Increase…
Saturday, 23 May, 2009 – 20:45 | One Comment
Just Say ‘No’ to a Property Tax Increase…

… and let’s see what happens.
Many of us have laughed at the situation in California.  And with good reason – the government is threatening to cut school teachers, let criminals out on the street …

Guns Laws and Shower Heads
Saturday, 9 May, 2009 – 23:41 | One Comment
Guns Laws and Shower Heads

What do gun laws have in common with shower heads?  They are both regulated by the Federal Government.  At least for now they are.  But there is a case working through the system that could …

Still No Resolution
Wednesday, 1 Apr, 2009 – 19:11 | One Comment
Still No Resolution

Guess what?  Gwinnett County still has not reached an agreement with the Cities on delivery of services.  But an article I wrote last month brought a lengthy response from the County who felt that the …

A Taxing Problem
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 11:06 | 6 Comments
A Taxing Problem

If you live in a City you are paying more taxes than you should.  Both the County and the cities agree that it amounts to millions of dollars a year.  What they disagree on is …

We Have Two Options – We Can Give Up Or We Can Keep Swinging
Tuesday, 3 Mar, 2009 – 9:48 | 6 Comments
We Have Two Options – We Can Give Up Or We Can Keep Swinging

Although they would race each other to the nearest microphone to deny it, the Commissioners believe that we do not know anything about running the County.  But government is really just a company with a …

Take the Bailout and Make a Point
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 8:43 | Comments Off
Take the Bailout and Make a Point

Things have been moving very quickly, but it looks like money from the recently passed spending package could be heading Georgia’s way.  Our legislature has already adjusted their schedule so they have the ability to …