Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
June 21, 2006
Lee County-- Lee County commissioners hold off on implementing impact fees, at least for a little while.
Commissioners were scheduled to possibly vote on implementing impact fees as early as June 21st. However, several builders expressed concern Tuesday about the fees which would cost them about $2,200 for new homes or buildings.
They say it's too soon and they want a grace period to deal with the blow. Home Building Association President Chad McDonald says 30 to 60 days would help builders with homes already in contract. The hold on implementation would help them to work the fees into their budget.
"There's no way we can go back to a customer that we already have a contract with and say hey Lee County adopted this new impact fee and I need 22, 25-hundred dollars from you on a contract I already signed," says McDonald.
Commissioners agreed not to vote on the impact fees until the next meeting and will consider a grace period on the fees. The next meeting is July 11th.
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