Airport seeks $10.9 million for improvements

I guess this is just an attack fueled by your ignorance or maybe arrogance. It is unbelievable that a select group of you do not comprehend what a valuable asset a well run and accommodating airport can be. Do your research, study some economics, maybe some regional impact studies and discover what the airport can bring to the community and the local economy. Chris, you keep barking about a recession but fail to realize the opportunity Barrow County has to utilize federal funds to create a revenue generating airport. Barrow County is falling behind the surrounding counties because the leadership in Barrow has been spearheaded by parasites like you! It has been proven in every thriving community that an itermodal transportation system (like a quality airport) is integral to the economic web of the local economy. Many business leaders utilize the Winder airport to accommodate their business endeavors with local industries and small businesses. This allows capital to come into the community from outside sources, whether it be out of town or out of state. In summary, the airport is an investment, not an expense.
As far as your concern for the noise, pollution, and safety, you might want to look elsewhere (but not too far) for your culprit. Despite all of your rants about the airport and aircraft, you have yet to make one complaint about the railroad which borders your property. First, I have never heard any light aircraft generate more noise than a locomotive. Chances are, your home experiences recorded movement (vibrations) when CSX rolls by all hours of the day and night. Second, a train carries nearly 5000 gallons of diesel fuel and numerous varieties of bulk chemicals (dry and liquid) as freight making it a top candidate for contamination or explosion; far more threatening than any aircraft flying to or from Winder airport. Nearly 15 years ago, there was a large train derailment along this same rail line, near your home, that caused an evacuation due to concerns of poisonous gases and fumes. Do you remember that incident? So it's clearly evident that you are not really concerned about these issues you have platformed, you're just looking for plausibility for your agenda.
You also have a concern about the money being spent and even claimed that "Mr. Eberly and his employer are laughing all the way to the bank with your tax dollars". Money is always a unified concern with any taxpayer but your case is certainly unique. It seems your family was paid approximately $57,000 / acre (per Barrow Co tax records) for raw pasture that was zoned AG. Now, if anybody laughed their way to the bank, it must have been you. That payoff must have been welcomed in these economic times. I wouldn't call that condemnation but instead "wealth generation". This completely counters the disparaging remarks you made about Jerry Maynard in some of your previous posts. I am certain that Jerry Maynard has commercial / industrial zoned property that he can't even sell for $50,000 per acre. Furthermore, recent aerial surveys and photos indicate that your cattle are still grazing on approximately 7 acres of pasture that rightfully belongs to the airport and the citizens of Barrow County (who's screwing the taxpayer? You!). Overpaid land + free land use = one sweet deal for you. This would certainly dissappoint the taxpayers. Here again, your agenda lacks plausibility. You even go as far as criticizing the airport manager and questioning his place of residency. Why is that even relevant and further more, who cares? The man was likely hired for his qualifications and experience in operating an airport on a daily basis, not his home address.
In summary the airport is a valuable asset that can be utilized to enhance the local economy and community. There must first be an investment into this facility. In comparison, when sewer lines and water lines are initially installed throughout the county, there is not an initial demand and the cost effectiveness is questioned. But, when the sewer or water line begins to serve the citizens and it is utilized as planned, the investement is well justified. Use some forethought in evaluating the airport as a community asset. Chris, I believe I have proven your comment to be correct "If someone starts asking the right questions you will be shocked at what you may learn" and it appears we have learned the truth and motive of your agenda.

"Those who think it permissible to tell white lies soon grow colorblind"

Just food for thought!!

Don Clack