Milledgeville Fire Rescue Battalion Chief David Ussery, at left, gives a fiery and impassioned speech at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Roughly a dozen MFR firefighters attended Tuesday’s meeting, with some wearing tee shirts with the phrase “WE ARE NOT BEING TREATED FAIRLY” across the front of the shirts. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
It’s budget season around City Hall, when it’s not uncommon for members of different departments to request more money and more pay for their departments.
This is typically done in a subdued and understated manner. During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, however, several Milledgeville Fire Rescue firefighters decided to take a much less subdued and understated approach.
