re: Can St. George duplicate what is going on in Central?

So, when Zachary and central "divided" the city, did it matter? The city of BR collectively yawned. Now, a decade removed, we see how much better they've done for themselves and wish to fix the crap show for those of us who care. However, now it's a huge knock-down fight, because there's real money to be lost here. Screw the children. We should all (Zachary and central included) feel guilty that most of the ne'er-do-wells, who largely refuse to better themselves have consolidated in NBR, and subsidize their school/city costs. Are we moving away from the problem? Sure thing. As should anyone who has the means and desire to protect their family. I don't see how that makes it right to vindictively expropriate our funds to pay for lazies.
I also don't subscribe to this bleak "Detroit decline " view of a future BR sans St George. There is a ton of industry that will continue to thrive. There will continue to be large companies moving in to provide jobs. If anything, having a great school system 10 minutes away in St George, instead of commuting from Zachary or Denham or ascension, would be a big selling point for young professionals.