Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Brother of Oconee sheriff gets 15 years for child porn | Online Athens
I think any challenging candidates counting on this rather delicate issue as some springboard for them to upset Sheriff Berry in the upcoming Republican primary would be sadly mistaken. In fact, I think voters in Oconee County are just resilient and intelligent enough to think beyond this unfortunate criminal act by the brother of the Sheriff. It would be one thing if it had been covered up, but this is anything but the case here. Kudos to Sheriff Berry for taking charge of this disturbing family member and getting him the help and incarceration he needs.
Brother of Oconee sheriff gets 15 years for child porn | Online Athens
Brother of Oconee sheriff gets 15 years for child porn | Online Athens
OCCO Meeting This Thursday Night!
Oconee County Cycling Organization is important and I wish I had more time to dedicate to it.
To: danmatt@hotmail.com
From: info@oconeecycling.org
Subject: OCCO Meeting This Thursday Night!
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:33:59 -0500
Dan,
Mark your calendar: Thursday March 8, 2012 will be a meeting
sponsored by the Oconee County Cycling Organization at 7:00pm at the
Oconee County Library. This will be both an informational meeting as
well as an opportunity for you to contribute to the organization.
Some of the opportunities we will be discussing include:
• We are looking for 2-4 individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of OCCO
• We need volunteers for the 2012 Tour d'Oconee bike ride
• We need volunteers to serve on various OCCO committees
Details on each will be described at the meeting. We will also be
recapping much of the good work that has been accomplished over the
last year and are looking for ideas from you to help us continue to
create a culture of cycling in Oconee County.
If you are interested in a board position, volunteering at the Tour
d'Oconee, or serving on a committee and aren't able to make the
meeting, please email info@oconeecyling.org and we will be in contact
with you.
Many thanks,
Brett Haslam
President, OCCO Inc.
Sincerely,
Dan MatthewsTo: danmatt@hotmail.com
From: info@oconeecycling.org
Subject: OCCO Meeting This Thursday Night!
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:33:59 -0500
Dan,
Mark your calendar: Thursday March 8, 2012 will be a meeting
sponsored by the Oconee County Cycling Organization at 7:00pm at the
Oconee County Library. This will be both an informational meeting as
well as an opportunity for you to contribute to the organization.
Some of the opportunities we will be discussing include:
• We are looking for 2-4 individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of OCCO
• We need volunteers for the 2012 Tour d'Oconee bike ride
• We need volunteers to serve on various OCCO committees
Details on each will be described at the meeting. We will also be
recapping much of the good work that has been accomplished over the
last year and are looking for ideas from you to help us continue to
create a culture of cycling in Oconee County.
If you are interested in a board position, volunteering at the Tour
d'Oconee, or serving on a committee and aren't able to make the
meeting, please email info@oconeecyling.org and we will be in contact
with you.
Many thanks,
Brett Haslam
President, OCCO Inc.
"The Beak of the FInch" March book discussion
Please consider purchasing the book at Books Galore in Watkinsville.
To: oconee@yahoogroups.com
From: ppriest@charter.net
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:56:21 -0500
Subject: [oconee] March book discussion
Sincerely,
Dan MatthewsTo: oconee@yahoogroups.com
From: ppriest@charter.net
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:56:21 -0500
Subject: [oconee] March book discussion
Hello!
For our March discussion, the community book group sponsored by the
Oconee Democrats is reading a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about
evolution by Jonathan Weiner titled "The Beak of the Finch."
Part science, part natural history and human history -- and very well
written -- the book is perfect for conversations about evolution.
Books Galore in Watkinsville has a couple of copies of the book at 20%
discount.
The group will meet at Piccolo's restaurant in the Bell's shopping
center in Watkinsville at 7 PM on March 28th. Some people drop in early
to order dinner or drinks.
Newcomers are welcomed. Group members come from several counties and
hold various political beliefs.
Drop in sometime to talk about natural history, science, and politics!
Pat Priest
Member, Oconee Democrats
For our March discussion, the community book group sponsored by the
Oconee Democrats is reading a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about
evolution by Jonathan Weiner titled "The Beak of the Finch."
Part science, part natural history and human history -- and very well
written -- the book is perfect for conversations about evolution.
Books Galore in Watkinsville has a couple of copies of the book at 20%
discount.
The group will meet at Piccolo's restaurant in the Bell's shopping
center in Watkinsville at 7 PM on March 28th. Some people drop in early
to order dinner or drinks.
Newcomers are welcomed. Group members come from several counties and
hold various political beliefs.
Drop in sometime to talk about natural history, science, and politics!
Pat Priest
Member, Oconee Democrats
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WOMEN'S MARCH ON THE CAPITOL MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE JOIN THE MARCH
Attend this if you can Monday at the State Capitol
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 01:34:45 -0500
Subject: WOMEN'S MARCH ON THE CAPITOL ****PLEASE READ******PLEASE FORWARD*********MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE JOIN THE MARCH******REMEMBER TO FORWARD THIS ON TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, & NEIGHBORS ********SHARE ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE TOO!
From: jan_of_art@earthlink.net
To: skirtingpolitics@gmail.com
WOMEN'S MARCH ON THE CAPITOL ****PLEASE READ******PLEASE FORWARD*********MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE JOIN THE MARCH******REMEMBER TO FORWARD THIS ON TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, & NEIGHBORS ********SHARE ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE TOO!
We aren't in Kansas any more.
Today, if Dorothy were to encounter men with no brains, no hearts and no courage, she wouldn't be in Oz. She'd be in Congress!
If the recent spate of sinister and fact-averse legislation, put forth by our misguided misogynistic legislators, in their ongoing and escalating war on women – in Georgia and across the nation – has made you frustrated, angry, bewildered, beleaguered, sad, unbelieving, wounded, miserable, dismayed, discouraged, grumpy, repulsed, worried, victimized, annoyed, cross, exasperated, fuming, dispirited, furious, irascible, irate, maddened, offended, outraged, riled, wrathful and feeling like the only fireplug at the dog show; well then - have I got an opportunity for you!
It's opportunity to raise that big clear voice of yours and speak truth to power. We must demonstrate our strength, as we did with The Komen Foundation and Rush Limbaugh. We must send the message loud and clear. We will not stand down. We will stand up. We will not go back. We will fight back. We will not be powered down. We will power up.
See you Monday at the Capitol.
Stand With Us:
o ACLU of Georgia
o Atlanta Women's Medical Center
o Feminist Women's Health Center
o Georgia Equality
o Georgia Rural Urban Summit
o Georgia WAND
o Georgia Women for a Change
o League of Women Voters of Georgia
o MoveOn
o National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Chapter
o Planned Parenthood Southeast
o Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
o Spark Reproductive Justice Now!
Stand with us for women's health and lives -- for freedom, equality, justice, and human dignity for all. Join us for a peaceful, but not silent, single file walk around the Gold Dome. Our voices will no longer be silent or ignored.
Organizing Principle:
We are here today to reclaim our voices. We are rejecting legislation that is being considered, or has passed, that does not comply with the following principles for all of Georgia's women:
- to determine when and whether to have children,
- to have a healthy pregnancy;
- to become a parent and parent with dignity, and
- to have safe and healthy relationships and families.
Logistics:
11 am – Meet Up at Central Presbyterian Church Exterior Courtyard -201 Washington St. SW; Atlanta, GA 30303
MARTA is the best way to arrive. Exit at the Georgia State Station. If you drive there is plenty of parking at the Underground Deck – but it is a bit pricey, carpools encouraged.
11:30 am to 1 pm – Walk the Sidewalk in a Single File Line
Bring a sign sized no more than your body's width. Suggested Messages (or be creative).
· Trust Georgia's Women
· I Trust Georgia's Women
· We are the 51%
· I Trust the 51%
· I am [fill in name] and I can be Trusted.
· Trust Georgia's [fill in women who need a voice] - such as Trust Georgia's Black Women, Trust Georgia's Immigrant Women, Trust Georgia's Lesbians, Trust Georgia's Moms, etc.
Many politicians now openly support a denial of basic health care for women or the reversal of essential women's rights. With the 2012 elections looming this year, the culture war seems to deliver a new insult to women's dignity every day.
This has got to stop. We know that efforts to restrict reproduction, sexual, and parenting freedoms are often linked to other forms of discrimination which we oppose.
We need our elected officials to respect and protect women's individual autonomy and right of conscience. Women, men, and all communities need accurate medical information and access to affordable health care.
www.HearOurVoice.org - 404-907-0272 - GAwalkcoalition@gmail.com
Grab a friend or two and come on down Monday.
P.S. You can also share on facebook by pasting my blog address into facebook : http://www.skirtingpolitics.blogspot.com
Sincerely,
Dan MatthewsDate: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 01:34:45 -0500
Subject: WOMEN'S MARCH ON THE CAPITOL ****PLEASE READ******PLEASE FORWARD*********MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE JOIN THE MARCH******REMEMBER TO FORWARD THIS ON TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, & NEIGHBORS ********SHARE ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE TOO!
From: jan_of_art@earthlink.net
To: skirtingpolitics@gmail.com
We aren't in Kansas any more.
Today, if Dorothy were to encounter men with no brains, no hearts and no courage, she wouldn't be in Oz. She'd be in Congress!
If the recent spate of sinister and fact-averse legislation, put forth by our misguided misogynistic legislators, in their ongoing and escalating war on women – in Georgia and across the nation – has made you frustrated, angry, bewildered, beleaguered, sad, unbelieving, wounded, miserable, dismayed, discouraged, grumpy, repulsed, worried, victimized, annoyed, cross, exasperated, fuming, dispirited, furious, irascible, irate, maddened, offended, outraged, riled, wrathful and feeling like the only fireplug at the dog show; well then - have I got an opportunity for you!
It's opportunity to raise that big clear voice of yours and speak truth to power. We must demonstrate our strength, as we did with The Komen Foundation and Rush Limbaugh. We must send the message loud and clear. We will not stand down. We will stand up. We will not go back. We will fight back. We will not be powered down. We will power up.
See you Monday at the Capitol.
"Walk in My Shoes, Hear Our Voice"
Circle Around the Georgia State Capitol
Monday, March 12, 2012
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Circle Around the Georgia State Capitol
Monday, March 12, 2012
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Stand With Us:
o ACLU of Georgia
o Atlanta Women's Medical Center
o Feminist Women's Health Center
o Georgia Equality
o Georgia Rural Urban Summit
o Georgia WAND
o Georgia Women for a Change
o League of Women Voters of Georgia
o MoveOn
o National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Chapter
o Planned Parenthood Southeast
o Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
o Spark Reproductive Justice Now!
Stand with us for women's health and lives -- for freedom, equality, justice, and human dignity for all. Join us for a peaceful, but not silent, single file walk around the Gold Dome. Our voices will no longer be silent or ignored.
Organizing Principle:
We are here today to reclaim our voices. We are rejecting legislation that is being considered, or has passed, that does not comply with the following principles for all of Georgia's women:
- to determine when and whether to have children,
- to have a healthy pregnancy;
- to become a parent and parent with dignity, and
- to have safe and healthy relationships and families.
Logistics:
11 am – Meet Up at Central Presbyterian Church Exterior Courtyard -201 Washington St. SW; Atlanta, GA 30303
MARTA is the best way to arrive. Exit at the Georgia State Station. If you drive there is plenty of parking at the Underground Deck – but it is a bit pricey, carpools encouraged.
11:30 am to 1 pm – Walk the Sidewalk in a Single File Line
Bring a sign sized no more than your body's width. Suggested Messages (or be creative).
· Trust Georgia's Women
· I Trust Georgia's Women
· We are the 51%
· I Trust the 51%
· I am [fill in name] and I can be Trusted.
· Trust Georgia's [fill in women who need a voice] - such as Trust Georgia's Black Women, Trust Georgia's Immigrant Women, Trust Georgia's Lesbians, Trust Georgia's Moms, etc.
Many politicians now openly support a denial of basic health care for women or the reversal of essential women's rights. With the 2012 elections looming this year, the culture war seems to deliver a new insult to women's dignity every day.
This has got to stop. We know that efforts to restrict reproduction, sexual, and parenting freedoms are often linked to other forms of discrimination which we oppose.
We need our elected officials to respect and protect women's individual autonomy and right of conscience. Women, men, and all communities need accurate medical information and access to affordable health care.
www.HearOurVoice.org - 404-907-0272 - GAwalkcoalition@gmail.com
Grab a friend or two and come on down Monday.
P.S. You can also share on facebook by pasting my blog address into facebook : http://www.skirtingpolitics.blogspot.com
Kemp: Super Tuesday primary date made Georgia relevant | Online Athens
I see Secretary of State Brian Kemp or his wife in line at Athens Academy to pick up our kids maybe twice a week. I wish Georgia was more relevant in the national Presidential campaigns and that President Barack Obama would come to the Caterpillar opening next week. I have not yet received my invitation.
Kemp: Super Tuesday primary date made Georgia relevant | Online Athens
Kemp: Super Tuesday primary date made Georgia relevant | Online Athens
Georgia boy, 12, paid to fight zombies | Online Athens
I love this show! It is filmed all over Georgia and employs some area artists and extras
we should all watch and support this series
Skirting Politics: Today is International Women's Day.
Skirting Politics: Today is International Women's Day.: We aren’t in Kansas any more. Today, if Dorothy were to encounter men with no brains, no hearts and no courage, she wouldn’t be in Oz. Sh...
Conservative social issues rule Crossover Day | ajc.com
Our Legislators here in Georgia need to pee in a cup as well - thank you Scott Holcomb for introducing that bill in response to the Republicans hypocrisy
Conservative social issues rule Crossover Day | ajc.com
Conservative social issues rule Crossover Day | ajc.com
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
World's Smallest Airport - The True Story of The Thrasher Brothers Aeria...
Please attend the screening of this amazing documentary at the Sanctuary located at 2nd and Barnett Shoals in Watkinsville Saturday at 7:00 pm and consider eating at Kumquat Mae restaurant before hand as they are donating 10% of the proceeds to the Team 6 of Athens Dancing with the Stars. This film is about the infancy of aerial performances in the Northeast Georgia area, especially Elberton. This is a fascinating look back at the barnstorming days post World War II. This film was shot by Matt Gennaro with help from Grady Thrasher whose father is the rather fascinating focus of this film about an airplane mounted on top of a car and the shows around the Southeast. The funds raised go toward Project Safe in the name of Dave Shearon and Elissa Bacso of Team 6. They will be competing in the latest competition of Dancing with the Athens Stars April 1st at the Classic Center against the likes of Barbara Dooley, Bob Smith, and many others.
VOTE TEAM SIX!
Please attend the special screening of the documentary film "World's Smallest Airport" at the Sanctuary at 2nd and Barnett Shoals 7:00 pm Saturday evening, March 10th. The film is very child friendly. Consider attending one of the fine area restaurants such as Kumquat Mae before hand if you can as they are donating 10% of the proceeds toward Team 6 of Project Safe's Dancing with the Athens Stars, which competes April 1st at the Classic Center.
Papa Johns's employee charged in theft | Online Athens
The last two pizzas I picked up there were legitimately free of charge
Papa Johns's employee charged in theft | Online Athens
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