Couple of things

- There's hope that the Simonton Bridge Road can be deterred in some fashion, but it is troubling it earned approval from MACORTS. For starters, the widening simply makes no sense considering it funnels back into two lanes at the Athens-Clarke County line. Considering that it wipes out several historic buildings and would dramatically impact downtown Watkinsville - against the stated wishes of that community's elected officials - I'm hopeful something can be resolved from this.

- Perhaps they should call off the rivalry with Union County ...

- Speaking of that, I agree.

- Rep. Bob Smith's criticism is dismissed by ACCG and easily refuted.