More History to be removed by the misguided

“More History to be removed by the misguided”

The following should make people boil about what the Henry County BOC is now contemplating at Heritage Park.  The park was created to be a place to put historical items from Henry County’s past to be remembered.  It looks like the “woke” crowd doesn’t want any remembrance at all.  They have already removed the Confederate Monument from the square in McDonough and placed it in a shipping container.  Read  the following:  “Henry County is considering the removal of the historic train and other items at Heritage Park in McDonough. The board of commissioners will consider voting to surplus the items during the Tuesday, November 16, meeting.

The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. This is one hour earlier than the normal time. Agenda items from November 3 are also on the agenda. The board had to cancel the November 3 meeting because a quorum wasn’t present.

Heritage Park historic train

The train at Heritage Park is a steam locomotive. The train commemorates the Camp Creek train wreck. The wreck occurred in McDonough during June 1900.

County staff are recommending the board surplus the steam engine. To surplus an item allows the county to discard, sell or scrap the item. In their report, staff write the following:

Heritage Park is home to old structures and buildings that have not been maintained over the years. At this time, the cost to repair the buildings and structures isn’t worth preserving as we head in a new direction with revitalizing the image of the park. The train symbolizes an old train wreck which occurred in Henry County years ago. We are looking to [improve] the park and area to shed light on the positive things that have happened and are happening in Henry County. The silo and old road scraper are rusted and unsightly. We are recommending surplus these items so we may remove them and begin improvements to the park.

What do they want next the destruction of the Veterans Wall of Honor?  If those who claim to love history continue to vote these unworthy people into office then there will be more destruction to come.   The train they are wanting to scrap is a representation of the engine that crashed in the Camp Creek Train Wreck of 1900 when more people died at that incident than any other train wreck in Georgia History.  This is an item to let the people who visit Henry County know of the accident and those who lost their lives.  The other items they are scrapping were donated to the Park for museum pieces.  They are likely to want to do away with the Veterans Museum at the park as well.  This type of destruction of history is always done by those with no morals, scruples or thinking processes.  Please let these people who fill those chairs hear an ear full about what they are planning at the meeting. 

 Because public comment occurs at the end of the meeting, residents can also email board members in advance. Email addresses for each commissioner are below:

Chair Carlotta Harrell – charrell@co.henry.ga.us

District I Johnny Wilson – johnnywilson@co.henry.ga.us

District II Dee Clemmons – dclemmons@co.henry.ga.us

Dist. III Greg Cannon – gcannon@co.henry.ga.us

District IV Vivian Thomas – vthomas@co.henry.ga.us

District V Bruce Holmes – bholmes@co.henry.ga.us                                                                                                                                          The staff

You could have heard a pin drop.

JFK'S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early '60s when DeGaulle decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaulle said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible. Rusk responded, "Does that include those who are buried here?"
DeGaulle did not respond.
You could have heard a pin drop.

When in England, at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of 'empire building' by George Bush.
He answered by saying, "Over the years, the United States has sent many of Its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for In return is enough to bury those that did not return."
You could have heard a pin drop.

There was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American. During a break, One of the French engineers came back into the room saying, "Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intend to do, bomb them?" A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: "Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from seawater each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck. We have eleven such ships. How many does France have?"
You could have heard a pin drop.

A U.S. Navy admiral was attending a naval conference that included admirals from the U.S., English, Canadian, Australian and French
navies at a cocktail reception. He found himself standing with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of those countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks when a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked, "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brit's, Canadians, Aussie's and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German."
You could have heard a pin drop.

AND, finally...
Robert Whiting, an elderly gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on. "You have been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked
sarcastically. Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously. "Then you should know enough to have your passport ready." The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it." "Impossible. Americans always have to show their passports on arrival in France !" The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, ''Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find a single Frenchmen to show a passport to."
You could have heard a pin drop.

Eighteen Years Of Sorrow And Heartache

It’s been eighteen years since I lost the love of my life Lisa in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. I have been through every emotion you can imagine and some you can’t. I think of her every day of my life and I miss her so much that it hurts my very soul. My life has changed so much since that day, I am not the same person I was before the attacks that took her away. 

I see my country going down a path of destruction that we may not be able to stop. We are seeing the very kind of people that killed Lisa being elected to public office and that is wrong on so many levels. Seeing this hurts so much. But what hurts me more is people that I thought were my friends have turned out to be just as bad as the terrorists themselves. You see showing the photos and videos of the towers on fire and falling down is very, very hard for the people to see that lost loved ones. I have written a blog about why they should not be posting photos and videos of the event. But they are so ignorant and stupid they keep doing the same thing to try and get a political message out. It shows a lack of intelligence on their part that they have to use the photos instead of their words to get their point across. These people need to be ostracized from the community for being just as bad as the terrorists.

Sweetheart, I miss you so much I think of you every day. I remember all of our plans for our life together. I remember you designing our house your dad was going to have built for us. We were on track to a great life together as man and wife and a few kids. I miss holding you in my arms and telling you how much I love you. When I was hurt in the line of duty you stood by me and told me we would work it out because I was your everything in your life. You told me we would have a beautiful life together full of love and grace. But that did not happen for us. I guess I am still bitter about losing you because I love you so much and would do anything for you. If I could I would have taken your place, but I feel a part of me died that day too. I will never be the same and I will never be happy for the rest of my life. I lost my best friend and my love of a lifetime. I love you, darling. 

Alfred Britt.

Our Song  Love Of A Lifetime

The People Now See That Racism is Ruling The BoC About Nash Farm

 "The People Now See That Racism is Ruling The BoC About Nash Farm"
At the March 19, 2019, Henry BoC Meeting, the commissioners heard from Parks and Recreation Director Tim Coley about the upcoming Southern Jubilee Festival and Civil War Re-enactment that goes along with it.  According to the ordinances of Henry County they have to come to the BoC to ask if they can use black powder for the guns and cannons that will be used in the re-enactment.  The board voted 3 to 3 which caused the question to fail clearly along racial lines.  You can't have a re-enactment without the guns.  There would be no bullets or cannonballs in the guns just black powder.  What do they want them to do, use cap guns?  During the public comments, those who have permission to have the event from Henry County were clearly upset with the commissioners.  These people are members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  They are likely to file suit against Henry County for establishing this precedent because there is nothing in the agreement about having to go to the BoC for permission.  Also, the BoC in former years has allowed this event to take place without incident.  Now since there is a voting block on the commission they want to use their racist mind to obstruct an event that would bring money to Henry County.  Now it is likely to cost Henry County.  Even the county attorney alluded to this point.  The people in the audience could clearly see that there was some contempt by the board members with one another.  The commissioner for the district who likes to be called the "smoking hot boss" is nothing more than a racist who wants Nash Farm to go away.  She already got rid of the Civil War museum there and brought in some of her friends there for a farmers market at a better price.  The 5th district commissioner said he couldn't support a group who has ties to Nathan Bedford Forrest.  Now that is a big statement from a little-minded man who must think General Forrest is still living. (That could be from his being hit in the head playing football which he filed suit with the NFL about.)  If this is the case we cannot support him or his other colleagues who vote with him because of Malcolm X.  They cannot make the past go away and they cannot make the white race go away either.  All they are succeeding in doing is awakening a very large sleeping giant.  This type of political problem will only cause the sore that is festering in Henry County to grow and one day bust. 

Blog Staff. 

Insensitive Use Of 9/11 Images

Insensitive Use Of 9/11 Images 

It has been only 18 years since America was attacked by muslim extremist intent on killing as many people as they can. On September 11, 2001, they killed 3,000 people. In today's society with all the technology, there were cameras all over the place in New York City on that day that captured just about everything that happened that day. We have seen images that are so horrifying  that until now it was only seen by the first responders or the Military. 

As of late, I have seen countless use of some of the images such as a man falling out of one of the towers to his death. I have seen images of a woman standing on the edge of the tower with smoke and flames behind and all around her as she contemplates whether to jump or not. 
It is not only photos, but also video that has been looped to show the planes hitting the towers over and over again, showing the huge fireball that most likely took a lot of lives in an instant. All of these images are best used to teach our children what happened that day. They also show us the hate that is directed towards the U.S.A. by these terrorists that are hell-bent on killing us all and taking over America. 

However, what I have seen on social media as of late is very disturbing to me and a lot of other people. You see my fiance was one of the victims in the South Tower that day. I have lived that day every day for the past 18 years in my mind. I watched the TV for days afterwards in hopes of seeing my loved one, but it was not to be. Since the election that elected President Trump, I have seen more and more of the images and videos I have been talking about on social media like Facebook. I have talked to her parents about this and they feel the same way that I do. It is very insensitive to use the photos and videos as a tool to get a point across for a political agenda. You don’t need to post a photo or video, just say the attacks of 9/11 and people with any sense will know what you are talking about. You see it kills us that lost loved ones on that day to see the photos and video it brings it back to us in vivid detail that we don’t need. It makes those of us angry at the people posting that they have either no sense or no feelings about us. We that lost loved ones that day are still hurting very badly, some of us have even ended our lives because they could not deal with the loss and the heartless people around them. I have known 11 people that decided to end it because of people that they were around did not have a heart to try to understand their problem of dealing with the death of their loved one in such a historical event that will always be etched in their minds.  So, I ask you to please stop using those kinds of images to try and get your point across. It is hurting more people than it helps.  

Alfred Britt.

Seventeen Years Of Heartache

It has been 17 years since the attacks of 9/11, it seems to me that it only happened yesterday, the day I lost the love of my life.  I have seen so much change in America and most of it not for the good. I see too much of the Muslim influence gaining strength in America. We must remember on 9/11 we were attacked viciously without provocation and over 3,000 of our citizens were murdered on that day. As we remember the 17th anniversary of this tragic event please remember that the victims of that day are still hurting from the loss of their loved ones. A few of the victims have since went on and decided they could not live any longer with the hurt that they have suffered at the hands of those animals.

I was part of a group on a forum for people that lost their fiance's in the event. When I started in the group we had about 30 to 35 individuals that was active in the group. The group disbanded about a year ago after only 10 individuals were left. Some moved on with their rehabilitation, about 15 committed suicide because they could not handle the tremendous loss and change of life they had experienced. As for me the past 17 years has been a living hell of loneliness and despair of what could have been if it was not for the animals that took my loved one’s life.  I get angry every single day I wake up alone and remember what was done to so many people and myself. Friends do not understand the loss of this type, the type that we see on the news everyday reminds us of our loss. It is like the loss of the loved ones from the attacks on Pearl Harbor back in 1941. I sit everyday thinking about my Lisa. Friends and family cannot understand why I have not moved on. It is because my life was destroyed on that day 17 years ago the life we had planned, the children we were going to have, the ranch we were going to start and the love of each other to pull us through that is gone. People that say they are friends do not come by to see me they do not even call me I wonder sometimes if it is because they do not know what to say or do they just not give a damn.

My darling I think of you everyday and my love for you is just as strong as it was when I asked you to marry me. I wonder every day what we would be doing if we were together and it saddens my heart that I will never truly know. You brought a ray of sunshine into my life a brilliant golden light that went straight to my heart and down into my soul. As I travel down this lonely road of life alone and full of despair the only saving grace I have are my memories of you and I. We had good times and bad times, but together our love for each other pulled us through. We always stood by each other no matter what the circumstances. I remember when I got hurt and could no longer work for the bureau. You told me that you would stand by me no matter what, that  we had been living by the wedding vows that we were going to be taking in June of 2002. You told me you would be by my side and support me in anything I would do. So sweetheart on this 17th anniversary of me losing you please remember I love you with every fiber of my being and you are still and will always be my Love of a Lifetime.

Alfred Britt.  

Ongoing Problem At The Veterans Wall Of Honor

This article is about an ongoing problem at the Veterans Wall of Honor at Heritage Park in McDonough, GA.  For several years the Wall has needed some TLC.  Looking at some recent photos of the Wall in 2018 you can see where the stone has become more discolored,  there are stars missing from the plaques on the Wall, the stanchions that hold the flag poles are still in bad condition, the pavers are not looking good and some of the ink is missing from the names, and the main flagpole base on all four sides has ink missing from the words of the Pledge of Allegiance.  Back over eight years ago, the county was to start and do something about maintaining this site for the Veterans.  They did some work at that time and it is appreciated, but the time since then has taken its toll on the wall.  At that time stars were bought to fix those missing from that time and they had enough to last a while, but as you can see in the photos those stars are once again missing.  The Henry County government should take more of a role in taking care of this site for the Veterans and loved ones of those Veterans.   Henry County is lax in that department.  Any monument or memorial to our Veterans should be maintained especially when it is on County Property and the families who paid for those pavers and there are many would like to see them maintained.

Blog Staff.

Below you will see photos of the problems at the Veterans Wall Of Honor. Photos courtesy of Henry County resident 

Jody Provost. 

Henry Daily Herald

Courtesy Jody Provost

Courtesy Jody Provost

Courtesy Jody Provost

Courtesy Jody Provost

Veterans Wall Of Honor In Bad Shape

A friend had a person from out of town to visit for the weekend who wanted to go to the Veterans Wall of Honor at Heritage Park in McDonough.  So, they took him and he was taken aback by some things he saw there.  This man is a Veteran of the United States Navy and he is an electrician and electrical inspector where he lives.  He said that there is some shoddy electrical work that was done at this site.  He could not believe that it passed inspection.  He also noted that the plaques on the Wall are missing some stars that hold them on the Wall.  He walked down the Walk of Honor and noticed that the black is coming off several of the names.  He said that there needs to be some serious maintenance done to this Veterans military site.  He said the Wall needs a thorough cleaning and wondered if there is regular inspections on this area.  Our friend really did not know how to answer him.  Our friend was embarrassed by what this man found at the Wall of Honor.   Maybe the county needs to look into maintaining this area better than they have in the past.  This place that is used to honor those who have served and died for this nation should have better care.  It looks like those at the County leadership level have different priorities and agendas instead of keeping up what they have already.

A Henry County Resident

State of the Union Address

The Democrats in Washington, D.C. showed their true self at the State of the Union Address.  As President Trump spoke and talked about various issues most of them were very disrespectful to the President and the people of the United States.  They would not stand up for border security, the American flag, fighting opioid abuse, the national anthem, bonuses for working Americans, the idea of low black unemployment, merit-based immigration, Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, 2.4 million jobs created, in God we trust, and many of them were seen on video playing candy crush on their phones.  There is an old saying in our nation that we get what we pay for and in their cases, they need to be fired.  They have no respect for our men and women in the military, our police and firefighters, and our hard-working Americans who go to work daily to feed their families.  These leeches are there to get a paycheck and to cause trouble back home across this land.  They have shown to the people of this nation that they are nothing more than bottom feeders who need to go and find something else to do instead of making things worse for those who are trying to make America stronger, safer and better.

John Middleton McKenzie

A Good Man For Stockbridge!!

There is a man who is running for Stockbridge City Council who by far is well qualified for the position.  He once held the position and can still make a difference in Stockbridge.  That man is Alphonso Thomas.  Mr. Thomas has done much over the years to help the people of Stockbridge.  He began the Stockbridge Business Association and has always been one to be at the meetings to let those in office know what the needs are of the people.  He has been a friend to many and will continue to be that friend when he is elected once again.  The city needs his leadership and his morals.  He knows what is right and wrong in Stockbridge.  If ever anyone has been a friend to Stockbridge it has been Mr. Thomas.  A good man for the job.

The Staff.

It Took An Act Of God

It took an act of God to bring the looney and stupid acts of Henry County and Stockbridge to an end. Days leading up to the Sixteenth Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks both the County and City had planned to hold a memorial ceremony to remember the victims. Like the years before they had it planned to take place in the most inappropriate place. In front of the local Walmarts in the middle of busy intersections.

I have tried over the years to teach both the County and City that this is not the right place to hold a memorial service. But it seems they are not able to learn or they really don’t care about the victims or the families left behind. The County is being run by people with no values at the leadership level. Stockbridge is in a shambles with a Councilman that is just a tad off in the head in my opinion. And that will be the downfall of the city, it’s not called Jerry Springerville for nothing.

9/11/2017 was a bad time for me as I was thinking of my lost love of a lifetime. But I also had the tropical storm to deal with. I spent most of the day posting alerts and info on social media to help people and let them know what was going on and how to stay safe. Some may ask why did I do that when I was hurting so much that day thinking of my lost love. Well, it’s because there are more good sane people in the County and City than greedy stupid people that don’t have a heart. Those people deserved the info I was giving them. The stupid people that think a busy intersection is a good place to bring kids to teach them about 9/11 and to remember the victims of 9/11 could drop dead for all I care. They have proven they are un-American and don’t care so turnabout is fair play.

Alfred Britt

Frequently Asked Questions About Nash Farm Battlefield

This should provide some answers to questions about Nash Farm.  These were gathered through FOIA.  

Frequently Asked Questions About

Nash Farm Battlefield

1. How much did Henry County pay for Nash Farm?

A. In response to a 2005 court order, Henry County paid $8,077,000.00

through a deposit into an escrow account at Superior Court. The funds

were subsequently withdrawn by the seller.

B. Other costs associated with the condemnation proceedings:

 1. Dillard & Galloway (Attorneys) - $3,945.00

 2. Childer’s & Associates (Appraisal) - $12,000.00

 3. Bernes & Company (Consulting) - $3,450.00

 4. Daily News (Advertising) - $478.69

 5. Atlanta Peach Reporters (Court Reporters) - $545.00

 6. Donna K. Bell (Court Reporter) - $1,434.24

 7. Bradford Realty Group - $5,000.00

 8. M. H. Biggers - $600.00

 9. Judge Brown, Special Master - $300.00

Total amount of other costs associated with the proceedings: $27,752.93

2. How much has Henry County spent making improvements to Nash Farm

since 2005?

A. Henry County Department of Transportation has created walking trails,

a parking lot, and a left hand turn lane at Nash. The total amount spent

by DOT on labor and supplies is $105,785.64.

B. Henry County Building Maintenance and Parks and Recreation departments

have been making improvements to nearly all structures on the

property. Building Maintenance has worked on the main house, the

caretaker’s house, the Zachary house, the barns, and other structures as

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nash Farm Battlefield

2. How much has Henry County spent making improvements to Nash Farm

since 2005?

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well. Some of the work was done by prisoner labor from Spalding

County to help keep labor costs down. The total amount of labor and

materials is $101,553.97.

C. Donations have been collected by “Friends of Nash Farm” since Henry

County purchased the property. They have also had people donate their

time to work at Nash Farm. The total amount of donations spent on

restoration by “Friends of Nash Farm” is $18,199.08.

 1. A total of 112 volunteers have given of their time and talents at

Nash Farm.

D. A Georgia Department of Community Affairs grant of $25,000.00 paid for

an archaeological study of Nash Farm by TRC, Inc. - $14,987.35; and an

archaeological survey by The Lamar Institute - $9,993.76 (The Lamar

Institute donated $2,000.00 of labor during the survey).

E. A Georgia Department of Community Affairs grant of $10,000.00 is currently

available for the installation of a septic system and restrooms at

Nash Farm. To date, $6,000.00 has been spent for a Level III Soil Survey

for an on-site waste water management system by Construction Materials

Services, Inc.

Total expenditures to date: $256,538.69

Minus DCA grant for archaeological study and survey: $25,000.00

Minus DCA grant for soil survey for septic system: $6,000.00

 $225,538.69

3. What were the revenues received and expenses incurred during the large

events held at Nash Farm between January 1, 2007 and February 25, 2008?

A. The Georgia Independence Day Festival, held on July 3 and July 4,

attracted an estimated 15,000 people, received $25,256.59 in revenues

and incurred $54,453.92 in expenses.

Loss - $29,197.63.

B. The Cotillion Ball and the Battle of Atlanta attracted 1,500 people, received

$6,273.70 in revenues and incurred $751.00 in expenses.

Profit - $5,522.70.

C. Moonlight and Folktales, held Nov. 14-15, attracted 157 people, received

 $568.00 in revenues and incurred $3,912.30 in expenses.

Loss - $3,344.30.

D. Starry Night Drive-Ins, held Feb. 10 and Nov. 17, attracted 550 people,

 received $1,564.05 in revenues and incurred $3,926.32 in expenses.

Loss - $2,361.95.

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Frequently Asked Questions About

Nash Farm Battlefield

3. What were the revenues received and expenses incurred during the large

events held at Nash Farm between January 1, 2007 and February 25, 2008?

Continued

E. Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, held Mar. 30, attracted 1,500 people, received

 $200.00 in revenues and incurred $6,910.21 in expenses.

Loss - $6,710.21.

F. Simply Southern Jubilee, held April 14-15, attracted 130 people, received

 $2,789.00 in revenues and incurred $17,666.71 in expenses.

Loss - $14,877.71.

 Total Expenses: $87,620.46

 Total Revenues: $36,651.38

Total Losses: $50,969.08 Total Attendance: 18,837

4. What other activities are ongoing at Nash Farm?

A. Henry County Parks and Recreation is currently conducting dog training

classes, square dance classes, and day camps at Nash Farm.

 1. Dog Training Classes: Attended: 45. Revenues - $3,150.00.

Expenses - $2,362.50. Profit - $787.50.

 2. Square Dance Classes: Attended: 477. Revenues - $238.00.

Expenses - $00.00. Profit - $238.50.

 3. Day Camps: Attended: 1,336. Revenues - $64,794.45. Expenses -

$37,324.70. Profit - $27,469.80.

 4. Therapeutic Recreation Special Needs Prom: Attended: 138.

Revenues - $2,400.00. Profit - $2,400.00.

.

 Total Revenue: $70,582.25

 Total Expense: $39,687.20

Total Profit: $30,895.05 Total Attendance: 1,996

B. A variety of organizations have held meetings at Nash Farm, with a total

attendance of 4,430. Among the meetings was a field trip by 1,000 students

from Luella Middle School. Other groups included the 30th Georgia Cavalry

School, 30th Georgia Winter Encampment, Arbor Day, Army Warrior Training,

Georgia DOT, Development Authority, Convention and Visitors Bureau,

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Work Day, Friends of Nash Farm, Henry

County Soccer Association Coaches Meeting, Boy Scout Campout, Hampton

Youth Club Registration, Georgia Veterans Board Cavalry Leadership, County

Department Trainings and Meetings. 

5. Have the meeting facilities at Nash Farm been rented?

A. Seventeen organizations and/or families rented the meeting facilities in

2007, with total revenues being $4,800.00.

6. What is the total attendance for all events at Nash Farm?

A. Total attendance to date is an estimated 25,263.

7. Has Nash Farm received any grants?

A. 2006: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grant of $25,000.00 for

Archaeological Study done by TRC and Archaeological Survey done by

The Lamar Institute. Grant completely paid for the study and survey.

B. 2007: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grant of $10,000.00 for

septic system and  restroom facilities. To date, $6,000.00 of grant has

been spent.

Blog Staff.

Nash Farm Park Creating

At the June 6th meeting of the Henry County Board of Commissioners it was mentioned about the military museum that was to go in at Nash Farm Park.  It was a normal military museum dedicated to the more modern wars.  Also, mention was made about the Nash Farm master plan.  Below is some information about both.

The Watchdog Group of Henry County

STATE OF GEORGIA

 COUNTY OF HENRY

 The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a Regular Public Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in the Community Room, County Administration Building, 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, Georgia. Notice of this meeting was posted in the entrance foyer of the County Administration Building. The Daily Herald was notified of this meeting. Those present were:

 

                        Elizabeth “BJ” Mathis, Chairman,

Reid A. Bowman, Vice-Chairman, District IV Commissioner

Warren E. Holder, District I Commissioner

Rick Jeffares, District II Commissioner

            Randy Stamey, District III Commissioner

Johnny B. Basler, District V Commissioner

Authorization to reallocate funds to Nash Farm Park and honoring the contributions of Veteran’s Groups contribution to the Military Museum

            Tim Coley, Director of Parks and Recreation presented the agenda item to the Board.  Henry County through the Parks and Recreation Department is creating a military museum to be located at Nash Farm Park. Military groups such as the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and the Marine Corps Guard have worked diligently to acquire uniforms and other military related items from World War I to present to be donated to the museum.  Upon completion the military museum will be open to the public for tours and further serve as a valuable educational tool for school related field trips.  In order to facilitate this in a timely manner the request is for authorization to transfer approximately $42,000.00 from Capital Projects Funds to Nash Farm to finish the Nash Farm House which is the house that will locate the museum.

            Mr. Coley recognized Mr. Bob Van Dunk .  Mr. Van Dunk orchestrated where the Marine Corp Guard, the VFW and other veteran’s groups have consolidated to be known as the Henry County Veterans Association.  They have donated funds, time and efforts to make the museum possible.

            Commissioner Jeffares made the motion to approve the resolution; Commissioner Stamey seconded.  The motion carried 5-0-0 approving the following resolution:

            WHEREAS, the Henry County Board of Commissioners has previously authorized the development of a master plan for Nash Farm Park which includes passive park activities for the benefit of the citizens of Henry County; and

            WHEREAS, in addition to such passive park activities, a portion of Nash Farm Park is to be dedicated to the preservation of certain historical and military actions; and

            WHEREAS, in furtherance of such historical and military actions, Henry County, through its Henry County Parks and Recreation Department, is creating a Military Museum to be located at Nash Farm Park; and

            WHEREAS, military groups such as the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and the Marine Corps Guard have worked diligently to acquire uniforms and other military related items from World War I to the present date to be donated to the Military Museum; and

            WHEREAS, these military groups have worked tirelessly to raise funds for the purchase of mannequins and cabinets to facilitate the display of these uniforms and military related items at the Military Museum; and

            WHEREAS, upon completion, the Military Museum will be open to the public for tours and further serve as a valuable educational tool for school related field trips; and

            WHEREAS, the Henry County Board of Commissioners has determined that the Military Museum will be a vital attraction and benefit to Henry County; and

            WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the timely completion of the Military Museum, the Henry County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of approximately $42,000.00 from the Capital Projects Fund to Nash Farm Park for the purposes specified herein.

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Henry County, Georgia, does hereby express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the valuable contributions that the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and Marine Corps Guard have made and continue to make to the Military Museum to be located at Nash Farm Park.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners does hereby approve all necessary budget amendments and/or transfers needed for proper accounting of this Resolution.

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Authorization to submit a Recreational Trails Grant Application to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

            Mike Bush, Finance Director presented the agenda item to the Board.  Henry County has the opportunity to apply for a Recreational Trails Program Grant through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.  The grant amount is $100,000 and the matching funds would be $30,000 of which $25,410 is in-kind and $4,590 is cash match.  The grant is for the development of recreational trails and maintenance of existing substandard trails at Nash Farm Park.  Recreational trails at Nash Farm Park are delineated in the Master Plan prepared for this site. 

            Commissioner Jeffares asked which department would provide the in-kind match.  Mr. Bush stated it would be several different departments. 

            Commissioner Bowman stated within the package it states volunteer labor, would all the labor from the different departments be volunteer.  Mr. Bush stated no, the volunteer portion would be for example the Friends of Nash Farm, people who would go on their own time under the county’s supervision.

            Commissioner Bowman asked how the Personnel Department would volunteer $1,250.  Mr. Bush stated he believed that was for creating the grant itself.  Commissioner Bowman asked how staff came up with the $2,500 for public works.  Mr. Bush stated he did not have that information. 

            Commissioner Bowman asked if this grant was for one year.  Mr. Bush stated the grant is for construction of the trails and the county would maintain the trails.  Commissioner Bowman asked what the projected maintenance cost on the trails is.  Mr. Bush stated he did not have that information. 

            Commissioner Holder stated he continues to receive calls regarding the sign at Nash Farm.  There was a resolution to change the name of the park to Nash Farm Park.  Commissioner Holder asked when will the sign currently at the park that says Nash Farm Battlefield be changed.  Chairman Mathis stated that in the resolution it states that activities related to the Battlefield would continue to be referred to as Nash Farm Battlefield and those activities related to recreation would be Nash Farm Park.  Commissioner Holder stated the sign still reads Nash Farm Battlefield.  Chairman Mathis stated the sign cost $4,000 and is located next to the historical marker.  The idea was to place the new sign at the Babbs Mill Road entrance to the park.  Commissioner Basler asked if there was a way to move the sign to the battlefield area. If the sign needs to remain near the marker then it needs to be addressed and maybe the resolution needs to be readdressed. 

            Commissioner Jeffares stated this is an application for the grant and it will not be awarded until next year.  Commissioner Jeffares asked if awarded the grant are we obligated to accept the grant.  Mr. Bush stated that was correct the grant will not be awarded until the summer or fall of next year and the grant is for a maximum of $100,000 it could be less if deemed necessary. 

Commissioner Jeffares made the motion to approve; Commissioner Holder seconded.  The motion carried 4-1-0 with Commissioners Jeffares, Basler, Stamey and Holder in favor and Commissioner Bowman opposed.  The following resolution was approved:

            WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is the custodian of the county treasury and of county facilities in Henry County; and

            WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has sponsored preparation of a Master Plan for Nash Farm Park; and

            WHEREAS, this Master Plan incorporates recreational trails to link historical, cultural, and natural resources together along with greenspace; and

            WHEREAS, the need for recreational trails is also referenced in the adopted Henry County Joint Comprehensive Plan; and

            WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is aware of an opportunity to apply for Recreational Trail Grant Funds in the amount of $100,000 to facilitate realization of recreational trails consistent with the aforementioned Master Plan and Joint Comprehensive Plan; and

            WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to formally authorize the filing of said application in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Recreational Trails Grant Program.

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HENRY COUNTY that the Board hereby authorizes the filing of an application for grant assistance with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources relative to the Recreational Trails Grant Program.  The amount of the grant application is $100,000 and the total project cost (including local match) is $130,000.  Local match for this grant shall include cash match of $4,590 and in-kind match of $25,410; cash match funds are available in the Grant Match Account.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby formally authorized to execute and transit the aforementioned application to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.

Henry County Under Attack?

Henry County Under Attack?

Henry County is poised for a possible takeover.  A video that will be linked below will show that the Nash Farm Museum closure has been planned for quite some time.  The second district commissioner who made the video calls herself a community entrepreneur who can fix the community problems.  The biggest problem she sees in the community is childhood obesity.  If she is going to try and fix this problem she must first realize that a lot of people consider the word obesity as a slander against people who are overweight just as she feels the “N word” is to her.  The largest problems we have in the county are crime, low paying jobs and a decaying infrastructure.  

She claims she wants to turn Nash Farm Park into a farm to teach children how to eat properly and what it is like to raise animals for food.  This has all the markings of Michelle Obama and her ideas on how to feed our children and that program was taken out because of the poor nutritional value of the food.  She mentions the Civil War Museum, but the way she talked about it the facility would still be there.  But yet as we know now she wants the museum closed because she herself is racist against the Confederate Heritage.  Yet in this video she says she wants everyone to be included and uses the word diversity.  Well, diversity means those people with Confederate Heritage must be included.  

We have learned that the second district representative for the recreation department is a friend of hers.  This individual runs a farm less than a mile from Nash Farm Park and could be expanded across the wetland property from his farm to the Nash Farm.  This shows collusion to rape the citizens of Henry County of their money and land for benefit of an individual that has indicated they provide hala meat for the Muslim holidays such as Ramadan.  If you are a true American and remember what happened on September 11, 2001 we must be very careful in dealing with certain people of that religion.  This I believe would be a matter of National Security and the citizens as well as the government must keep an eye on this very situation.  To protect our way of life we must come together for the common good of Henry County and her citizens or we face a takeover that would include drastic changes to the way we live, raise our children, and look to a future that is sustainable. Because if we allow this to continue we face extinction.  This is the same communist idea that the Russians had in the early 1960’s to take us without firing a shot.  And when all is said and done, we feel that right will be the deliverer of the best for our community.   

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