The razing of the Dorsey House

had nothing to do with bids, and Mr. Cofty insults the intelligence of

all the citizens by using this as an excuse. Someone has to have the upper

hand and show who wields the power. If the abrupt demolition was Mr. Cofty's

decision, then he has taught us a lesson.

The lesson I learned is the

heart and soul of Fayetteville and Fayette County is being weakened by

those who have no pride in the heritage of our community. New construction

holds a higher priority over the preservation of history and culture.

The number of born and raised Fayette County men and women are dwindling

and those with a passion for holding a piece of our past sacred are not

being heard. Sumner Road was widened and I don't know who to thank for

not destroying a small three-grave family cemetery.

To protect Fayette County from

more impetuous destruction as well as ill-conceived growth, it may become

necessary to form a body of citizens similar to that in Savannah. People

whose priorities are not rapid growth and additional tax revenue.

I'm very proud to live, have

roots and family history in Fayette County. I realize it will never return

to the farming community I knew as a child, but we can't let all the remnants

of the past be bulldozed in the name of progress.

Michael L. Loyd

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