Georgia County Government - September 2008 - (Page 29)

Fun Fest begins with a 5-K run to benefit Cobb County kids for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Runners and residents alike enjoy games, displays and interact with county employees and learn more about the county. The Future Asked what he perceives as the biggest challenges for counties as the 21st century gets under way, Olens said he believes that how the state and local governments manage the “big three” – the transportation crisis, water management and trauma care access to all Georgians – could “make or break” the state’s economic engine. “Businesses can start leaving if we do not solve these issues satisfactorily,” Olens points out. “In many parts of the state, it’s already happening.” However, he expresses much hope. “Our current governor, Sonny Perdue, was a county planning commissioner in Houston County. He understands many of these challenges and provides some balance to the discussions. He has often assured local governments, moreover, that we would not take too much of a ‘hit’ when it comes to costly solutions to things, particularly, the transportation crisis.” COBB COUNTY continued on page 30 Allstar Lighting & Electrical Services, Inc. Allstar Lighting & Electrical Services, Inc. LET US QUOTE YOUR LIGHTING NEEDS Bridge Design Bridge Rehabilitation Roadway Design TEA Projects Stormwater Management Flood Studies Construction Inspection Water & Sewer Design Expert Testimony In business since 1995 Allstar Lighting is committed to customer satisfaction. We provide interior and exterior sign and lighting installation and maintenance. As well as complete ball ﬁeld electrical maintenance, from installation of pole bases and lighting to maintenance and re-lamping. In addition we also provide the following: • Park and sports ﬁeld lighting installation and maintenance • Service and installation • Underground line location, troubleshooting & repair • Parking Lot We have qualiﬁed service technicians as well as Bucket trucks and Crane services. Allstar Lighting & Electrical Services looks forward to providing you the best possible service. 863 Cleburne Parkway Hiram, GA 30141 Phone: 770.439.0844 Fax: 770.439.4134 E-mail: allstarlighting@bellsouth.net Call us for a FREE lighting quote! 388221_Allstar.indd 1 SEPTEMBER 2008 www.accg.org 6/25/08 29 2:48:31 PM www.jbtrimble.com http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - September 2008 Contents President’s Message County Matters Cobb County: Quality of Life is Job No. 1 Innovative Transportation Financing in Georgia Drive Your Fleet into the Next Generation of Efficiency, Profits Spotlight: Georgia Technology Authority Media Productions GEMA News: Hurricane Season Could Cause Natural Gas Spike GDEcD News: Communities Receive Funds to Develop Tourism Assets Georgia’s Grand Old Courthouses: Upson County Extension News: Radon: Georgia’s Silent Danger Research Corner: Conserving Fuel Costs in Your County Staff News County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - September 2008

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