THE PEOPLE OF MORGAN COUNTY HAVE WON!!!
We want to say Thank You to all of our elected officials, members, and supporters.
The County has come together as a single voice at no better time than this to preserve our heritage and quality of life.  Job Well Done my Friends! 

NEWS
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new 06/28/10 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE
Monday night held a long awaited meeting that brought closure to an application submitted by the Banks family last year for a Regional Dump in Morgan County.  The process has been fair and the rules followed throughout this endeavor from the State, to the County, to the voice of the people.  Our State and County Officials have followed all rules and regulations set before them. 

Justice has been served and the preservation of our Historical Heritage secured with a decision to deny the application. This follows the decisions laid down by the DRI and our Planning & Development Commission to not support the Banks family application.  CTPMC has been truthful in all findings and has not at any time misrepresented our intent - which is to protect and preserve Morgan County by stopping the application for a Regional Mega-Landfill.  We remained vigilant in our efforts to correct the fraudulant statements laced throughout the application, to providate a voice for the people when the people need to be heard, and to  ensure our quality of life is not threatened by various forms of change.  We will continue to fight for our County, for our families, and for our Voice. 

We are a county with an industry that has supported our growth thus far and 'should' continue to be the forefront of our growth - and that industry is Tourism.  The history of our state and the growth of our independence is represented in 'Small Town Madison'. We aren't just another city on the map of travel.  We offer the best glimpse into Southern History one could hope to find.

We owe more than a hand-shake to the many elected officials that have shaped Morgan County over the decades and stood strong in their decision to keep Madison preserved as a timeless portal.  The newer generations may not relish in the memories of old but the ones who have seen the affects of change and the challenges that lay ahead know that preserving such a Historical piece of our past is important.  After all, the world is a large enough place that it offers alternative refugee for the ones who don't appreciate living in a time-less legacy.  

The Truth will Set you Free !
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06/10/10 P&D HEARING ENDS IN STRONG RESISTANCE
Thursday night, citizens gathered to speak their minds on the ridiculous nature of a regional landfill in beautiful Morgan County.  The speakers could not have been more prepared, and the topics more precise in their over whelming decision to encourage the Commission to deny the rezoning...  [Read More...]

06/01/10 WHITE PAPER RELEASED - David Land
The Financial Implications for Morgan County of the Proposed Banks Property Landfill (Released May 17, 2010)...[Read More...]

06/01/10 WHITE PAPER RELEASED - Ralph Blanchard
The Economic Impact of a Proposed Solid Waste Landfill in Morgan County: The Cost to Landowners and Taxpayers of Real Property Devaluation vs. Financial Benefits to County Government (Released June 2010) ... [Read More...]

05/20/10 DRI COMMITTEE APPEAL HEARING MAKES DECISION
The DRI committee gathered today in full council to address the appeal of a 'negative finding' submitted by the Banks family... [Read More...]

05/11/10 CITIZEN SCOTT ROY'S LETTER TO THE COMMISSION
Another citizen takes matters into their own hands by voicing their opinion on how a regional landfill will destroy the beauty of ... [Read More...]

04/30/10 BANKS FAMILY APPEALS DRI DECISION
The Banks family appeals the DRI decision after being told that the regional landfill was not in the best interest of the county... [Read More...]

04/29/10 CITIZENS RALLY AT MADISON PARK
Citizens gather for a peaceful assembly in response to the proposed landfil from in our county. CTPMC was invited along with... [Read More...]

04/27/10 DRI COMMITTEE HEARING IN ATHENS               
The Northeast Georgia Regional Comission will hold a hearing to address the impact of the Banks Family DRI #2117... [Read More...]

04/26/10 JEFF DORMAN ECONOMIC IMPACT LETTER
Jeff Dorman, the same consultant taht performed the Cost of Communicty Services Study for the Morgan County Board... [Read More...]

04/21/10 LETTERS SUBMITTED TO BOC AND P&D                
Review letters submitted by groups and individuals to the commission including City Councils position on the landfill. [Read More...]

04/08/10 WYTH 1250 AM STAR STATION RADIO BROADCAST
Listen to Star Station 1250 for local information about the landfill.
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04/06/10 DRI INTERRUPTS THE REZONING PROCESS.
The DRI Commission has interjected themselves back into the Regional Impacts process.  The DRI review will evaluate the... [Read More...]

04/05/10 CITY COUNCIL OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
City Council calls Special Meeting for Monday at 5:30PM.  Forum will be open for public comments regarding the impacts a  [Read More...]

04/04/10 CTPMC LETTER REGARDING ERRORS IN APPLICATION
CTPMC addresses statements made by Applicant throughout the Application that raises questions. [Read More...]  

04/01/10 CTPMC MAILER HITS THE MAILBOXES OF MORGAN COUNTY CITIZENS
Information and facts regarding the landfill are distributed to citizens of Morgan County via a mailer. [Read More...] 

04/01/10 REPUBLICAN PARTY (Article Published)
The Republican Party speaks out about how a regional landfill would impact the County.[Read More...] 

03/29/10 MADISON-MORGAN CONSERVANCY LETTER
The need for Morgan County to have a functional and cost effective waste management plan is recognized. We are of the opinion... [Read More...]

03/28/10 MADISON LADIES GARDEN STUDY CLUB LETTER
The Madison Ladies Garden Study has been an active steweard of our local environment and advocate for beautification... [Read More...]

03/18/10 LANDFILL GETS POLITICAL: LOCAL DEMOCRATS DISCUSS GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO ADDRESS ZONING
We'd like to add to a statement to the current Morgan County Citizen article that noted a few statement made by local Democratic [Read More...]

03/11/10 DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Article Published)
The Democratic Party speaks out about how a regional landfill would impact the County. [Read More...]

02/22/10 MADISON LAKES DEVELOPMENT LETTER
The citizens in the new and prestigous Madison Lakes development south of I-20 being directly affected by... [Read More...]

02/16/10 DRI WITHDRAWS THE BANKS APPLICATION
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) Committee terminated the Banks family [Read More...]

02/05/10 REZONING APPLICATION FILED
The Banks family filed an application for rezoning  518 acres into a regional landfill from agricultural to I-2 Heavy Industrial. ...[Read More...]

01/19/10 BANKS MEET WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Feeling the pressure of citizen resistance, Jeff and Camille Banks held a private meeting in a public relations attempt to gain... [Read More...]

01/05/10 COUNTY REVIEWS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Board of Commissioenrs vote unanimously to earmark up to $5000 for an update of the 2004 solid waste management plan. [Read More...]  

11/17/10 WHITEY HUNT SPEAKS TO COMMISSION BOARD
Madison City Council member Whitey Hunt speaks on behalf of concerned citizens regarding the landfill issue to...  [Read More...]

11/16/09 CTPMC CALLS CITIZENS OF MORGAN COUNTY
An audio message to over 4000 voting households is activated asking for each citizens support in contacting their Commissioner... [Read More...]

11/13/09 COMMISSION DENIES REQUEST
The Board of Commissioners deny our organization the reques to be on their agenda to discuss a moratorium and address the...[Read More...]

11/12/09 CTPMC DELIVERS MORATORIUM REQUEST LETTER 
Hand delivered moratorium request to Commission Board stating the short comings in our Solid Waste Management Plan... [Read More...]

10/29/09 PUBLIC PARK FOR LANDFILL PERMIT
We learn that the Banks family has proposed donating 55 acres toward a public park which is contingent on getting an approved...[Read More...]

09/14/09 COMMISSIONER WARREN'S TOWN HALL
Commissioner Warren holds a Town Hall meeting stating publicly the Banks family's proposal for a Regional Municipal... [Read More...]