“Get ready for some more big named entertainment!”

That’s the way Ron Cross introduced Little Big Town last Thursday night, apparently channeling Ed Sullivan. Last week, during the Par Tee in the Park at Evans Towne Center Park, not only did the crowd get to see one of the best country acts in the U.S., they got a civics course on the importance of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax courtesy of Columbia County Chairman Ron Cross. Unusual before a concert of that magnitude? Not in Col Co. The audience was also introduced to the full Columbia County Commission, sports casual white guys who didn’t appear as keen on taking the stage as the host. They were congratulated by MC C for supporting the amphitheater and given credit for the keen vision they all share. When Lady A appeared late last year, Cross was on stage more than their roadie. He appears to be enjoying himself greatly. Some Insiders are grousing that with Chairman Cross coming to the end of his long political career, he is going to have to learn how to exit stage right and give up the spotlight. On Thursday, May 3, 95 Rock presents Seether, Chevelle, Black Stone Cherry and New Medicine at the Lady A Ampty Amp. Chairman Cross, if you go over SPLOST funding with that crowd, be sure and throw in a few F Bombs to get their attention. Or, as many in the county government privately implore, if you love something, set it free.You Might Also Like: