This is a group that we have been courting for several years. We are very pleased that Macon will be hosting this year.

This is the year they establish a benchmark. We don't know what kind of participants or spectators it will draw. We'll have to wait until after the event to measure what kind of impact it had. I think it's very important to be a quality event, and then build on it. ... Look at the Cherry Blossom Festival. ... It's not practical to think huge in the first year. It's something you have to grow.

She is a wonderful cook. We are glad she is here because we needed someone to cook for us.

It's not safe to come in. I'd like to get to my home, too. But we can't.

It would have been a good thing if the mayor had worked in concert with all of us before giving this commitment (to put on the concert).

I've always wanted to do it. I think it's one that will draw the crowd in.