Mayor John Freddi (Train Accident)

Dear Editor and Concerned Citizens of Valdosta-Lowndes County Georgia

I commend Mayor John Freddi for being candid in Sundays Valdosta Daily Times concerning the crash of Norfork Southern Freignt train crash into a semi near 401 South Oak streeet in down town Valdosta at the rail road crossing.

“This time it was a truck with steel and a train with UPS. While incontinent, there are no facilities. Next time it could be a truck and train with chemicals.”

For years now our politicians have been talking about routing trucks around the down town area. I hope this will put pressure on the right people to act NOW before there is a more serious mishap in our beloved community. I hope they will not ignore this most serious matter as they have some other issues in our community.

There comes a time when our elected officials and others must act on behalf of the citizens of Valdosta and Lowndes County quickly. And this is such a time.

I appreciate the mayor’s sense of concern, leadership and professionals in this mater. Moreover, I hope his words move the railroad and city officials to act NOW for the good of the people. Again, I thank Mayor Freddi for not side stepping this most serious issue.



GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity