In the grand scheme of things, this request is small and somewhat insignificant. But for some time there has been a missing "manhole" cover at the intersection of Third Street and Barnett Shoals in Watkinsville. This is of course along the parade route for the Christmas Parade, and a popular path for joggers, walkers, and even the occasional horse drawn carriage. Yes, this has been missing more than a year. Yes, it is way too small to be a man hole cover, as no man or even child could fit down there. My son can barely fit his foot in there. But that does not mean a baby carriage, or a trike, or most bicycles, would not run roughshod over this hazard. The Watkinsville City council does a good job of responding to the needs of its residents. I did not make a stink about this last night at the meeting. I was happy to hear the council members raise concerns over oil spills and falling porches on their own, and report what the residents had asked them. But ...
