Couple of things

- This is a good decision. It's a tough one, to be sure, but it's an essential one. The diversion center is absolute necessity for Athens-Clarke County in that such facilities have proven track records of having an impact on the local crime rate, but also in that it will alleviate the already overcrowded jail. The Boys & Girls Club is a great organization, but in tough economic times, tough choices must be made. This is the right one.

- Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to ReNew Athens's open house, but folks who attended said it was a nice event. I'm glad to hear it, and here is an interview I did with Rep. Doug McKillip on the project.

- Listen, I'm sorry, but I've got no sympathy for 'em. This is one of those rare instances where consumers (students) are paying directly for a service (education). If the cost of education has risen - either from a bad economy or other circumstances - the consumer needs to pick up more of the slack.

- Damn. Does Gov. Charlie Crist want to lose that Republican primary?

- It ain't the answer to our problems, but I'm not opposed to it either. Granted, I'd like to see us pass Sunday Sales, permit gambling and all sorts of other things to spur tourism and bolster revenues, but it probably won't happen. Much like how merely reforming our tax code into one that reflects the realities of the modern economy won't happen either, but hey ... horse racing!

- Poor form Lis Majersky. Rep. Glenn Richardson's politics are maddening, but his personal struggles aren't up for debate. You, my friend, can go to hell.

- I'll let Hillary handle Rachel Snyder ... 'Presumably you do that by allowing someone back onto the team who sucker punched another player during a game and tried to attack his own fans? That sets an example of collective responsibility beautifully.'