Floyd County’s limb and brush/storm debris pickup policy was altered several years ago due to budget cuts. There does not appear to be enough damage from the Storm Event on Monday, March 18 to be eligible for state or federal assistance. The County will clear the public rights of way directly after the
storm in order to get roads open.
After roads are cleared, property owners who live on a county road have several options to deal with their storm debris: they may, after placing their storm debris on their right of
way, pay the County to haul it off of the right of way; they may pay a private contractor to haul it off their private property, or they may pile their debris and acquire a burn permit.
The County’s limb and brush removal policy is one free 3 cubic yard (pickup truck) load every 90 days, and $100 for a 10 cubic yard (dump truck) or $150 for a 22 cubic yard load. The County does not pick up stumps.
To acquire a burn permit, parties should contact the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) prior to conducting the burn. GFC has an online permitting system at www.gatrees.org/OnlinePermits/.
A burn permit may also be obtained by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN. Only vegetative debris, such as trees, brush, and stumps, resulting from storm damage should be burned.
Residents along SR101 (state right of way) have a couple of options; pay a private hauler or obtain a burn permit. The County does not pick up debris on state right of way. Do not put debris on state right of way. Residents can take debris to the Walker Mountain Landfill for a fee. For landfill hours and rates, please call 706-291-4512.
Additional information can be obtained by calling Floyd County Public Works at 706-236-2495.
The free phone program--1984,Ronald Reagan, Republican
Expanded to free cell phones--2008,George W. Bush,Republican
Zero tax dollars go to free phones, by the way. And Obama has not changed the Republican-born program one iota.
Free Public Education for Undocumented Children--1982, Ronald Reagan, Republican
Free emergency treatment at hospitals that accept govt. funding--1986, Ronald Reagan, Republican
GOP requires IDs, but not IQs to vote. Plus a very short memory (we will accept the onset of dementia.) Oh, and Fox News (or Rush Limbaugh, if you don't have an ObamaTV).
Check your phone bill (land line or cell)–government fees, taxes and surcharges. That is what is paying for the free phones. A fee is a tax and a tax is a fee.
No one begrudges the idea of a free basic phone with 250 minutes per month free for those who need a cell phone for emergencies and family contact but cannot afford it, butTedb3rd is correct in his idea of how they are being misused. The phone and 250 minutes are free but recipients are offered the option of paying for additional plans by participating companies and the additional plans are just as expensive as regular cell phone service providers. If they can afford the expensive plans - - -
A 5-day old article?? LOL
Expanded to free cell phones--2008,George W. Bush,Republican
Free Public Education for Undocumented Children--1982, Ronald Reagan, Republican
Free emergency treatment at hospitals that accept govt. funding--1986, Ronald Reagan, Republican
WOW Republicans really did use to be in touch with the XX% (I dare not say 47). Proof positive you got to give free stuff for votes.
GOP you can get back into this thing if you find something new to give free. Maybe cars are next.
If you think that the only reason Republicans are losing is because of what they don't "give away," you likely need to spend some time catching up on the ol' trickle down theory and its lack of results.
We're getting a little long in the tooth if we have to refer back to the Reagan era for an influential president, wouldn't you say?
How about this? Stop trying to give every break possible to the rich, being intolerant sexually and racially, and learn to negotiate like adults.
...of course, free cars wouldn't hurt.
--stir often, so as not to let the noodles stick together.
For the time being, assume that you, I and everyone who you and I care about is screwed. Congratulations.
tre(e) always a "just a thought" backbencher. Public water, electric, gas and sewer lines pass through private property.
And we can't just keep the cost off the books, like Bush did for the Iraq War.