The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at the public library November 20 at 6:30 p.m. President Al Bean opened the meeting. Vice president, Linda Burns greeted the new members that were present and encouraged everyone to vote on December 2 for the run-off for senator. Gerald Lawson gave the invocation. President Al Bean led the Pledge of Allegiance and Linda gave the treasurer report.

Letters of accomplishment of the CCLC for last year was given to the members and what will be on the agenda for the coming year. President Bean asked members with any ideas for the coming year to please contact him.

Sheriff Lawson gave a talk on the transition in the county government. Lee Anderson had talked to him about things he would try to do to help Lincoln County when he takes office in Atlanta.

The Fair Tax law was discussed along with the problem of the lake and with the Corp of Engineers.

Linda introduced Al as our guest speaker. He is an avid collector of cut glass. He had a display of different types of glass. He discussed how the types are made and when. It was a very interesting presentation.

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be January 15, 2009, with the probability of two guest speakers.

A happy Thanksgiving, merry Christmas and a very happy new year to everybody from the CCLC members.