Glad I live in Texas where Christmas decorations a chic year 'round. :)
Attention: The ban on holiday lights in Georgia will begin on January 23rd, promptly at 6:00pm, and it will be in effect until November 27th. Act now to conserve energy: click here to report a violation, or click here to file an extension.
A note from our Chairman:
The ban on holiday lights in the State of Georgia will be in effect from January 23rd through November 27th. Our legislature, in conjunction with local and federal officials, proposed and passed this ordinance because of increased costs of production of electrical power, due to the fluctuating cost of oil. With the engagement of the War on Terrorism, continued violence in Iraq, plus political instability in Venezuela, oil prices are predicted to reach record highs. Georgia receives roughly 60% of its power from Oil and Coal burning power plants. In anticipation of an unseasonably cold winter, followed by a hot summer, the strain on the State Power Grid is expected to be unusually high. While holiday lights are a wonderful way to celebrate the season, we must ask that beginning January 23rd at 6:00pm, you turn them off until November 27th.
Random Neighborhood checks have been authorized and businesses and residences displaying holiday lights will be fined on a per bulb basis, with current electrical use and past power bills factored in. Georgians wishing to file a free extension, or report a neighbor or business that is in violation of this code may do so by clicking on the links below.
On behalf of Lights Out Georgia, I thank you for helping to keep electricity in Georgia plentiful and affordable.
Sincerely,
Lester Chalmers Chairman, Lights Out Georgia
In other words, a crank.
Why not forward the web address to someone in GA government? His motives might be 'pure,' but the dude is trying to leave the reader with the impression that he acts with some kind of authority. I bet he has no more authority from GA government than I do.
Maybe they could write a song about it.