Past predictions were that Georgians wouldn't change their driving habits, even if gas were to go to $6 per gallon. In a surprising reversal of opinion, Governor Perdue has changed his position at $4. Last week he endorsed the long stalled Atlanta - Lovejoy commuter rail line and said that we must raise the funds to extend the line on to Griffin. The Federal funds for Atlanta - Lovejoy have been in place since the days Gov. Barnes' tenure ended in January 2003.
Let's hope that the Hampton City Council will follow Perdue's example. The Council has voted twice 6 - 0 against the rail, saying they don't want a train platform in Hampton even though it is a proposed stop on the rail line between Lovejoy and Griffin.
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