Oconee County, GA Politics

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond of Athens spoke at our May meeting of the Oconee County Democratic Committee. He said he is taking a look at running for Lieutenant Governor. We had such a big crowd that we had to move the meeting across the hall to the Board of Commissioners' chambers.

Fred Johnson is a former member of the North High Shoals City Council and an Oconee County Democrat. He is a really nice guy,  has a wonderful family, is concerned member of the human race, and I am glad he is a member of our enlightened organization. He is also a Walton County teacher and a soccer father. His posts about North High Shoals are often included in this blog. However, do not show him your privet unless you want those hedges gone forever.

Just something more to ponder about our ugly recent past:  Moore's Ford re-enactment, rally and march for justice July 25 from Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO): 59th Anniversary Commemoration and Re-enactment of the Lynchings at the Moore’s Ford Bridge Posted on Jul 15, 2005 GABEO Sponsors 59th Anniversary Commemoration and Re-enactment of the Lynchings at the Moore’s Ford Bridge Monroe, Georgia Demanding Justice, Arrests and Prosecution Now July 25, 20052 p.m.1st African Baptist Church Tyler Street at Highway 11 (Across from Church’s Chicken)(Doors of Church Open at 12 Noon) Invited Guest Speakers: The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Founder, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Chair, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda Senator Charles Steele, National President SCLC Martin L. King, III, Pres. and CEO The MLK, Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change Attorney Janice Mathis, Vice President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Rita