In general, things in Beaufort County look very good. That's not to say there aren't erosion problems there, but most of those will be addressed this spring and fall.

It doesn't make sense from a long-term management strategy to allow something to go closer to the beach than what we've been doing.

I think we probably finished 2005 in slightly better shape than we were in 2004, but not much.

It was put on a temporary hold while we have been fixing those problems.

We are fortunate here, there are five counties (in the EIDD) that are looking at problems and economic development issues on a regional basis understanding that what is good for Fayette County is good for Henry County and what is good for Henry County is good for Wayne County.

The bond market is starting to anticipate a more aggressive Fed. The Fed has two problems. One, employment is not weakening. Two, higher energy costs look like they're chronic.