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OnlineAthens.com | Letters to the Editor | Bobby E. Ledford: Reed should stop his run for lieutenant governor 03/18/06

Blake Aued writes a good story about the legal challenge to the malapportionment brought on by the Republican majority in Atlanta.

Nichols Land Development Co. has snared two anchor tenants for a spec building outside Athens, which means the building will open later this year at least 55% leased. Athens-based law firm Fortson, Bentley & Griffin has leased a full floor (23,000 square feet) in the three-story, 70,000-square-foot Building 200 in the University Parkway & Technology Park in Oconee County. The firm is moving from downtown Athens. Joining Fortson, Bentley at the building is Plum Creek, one of the country’s largest timberland owners. Plum Creek has leased 16,759 square feet in the building for its regional office, which will be moving from downtown Watkinsville

Blake shows how Bob Smith wants to stop Braselton from building a big new building on North Avenue in Athens for the Department of Labor.

The following is a quote from a comment a story buried in the distant past of this blog: Here is the answer to what you are wondering. I am C. Hoag. The current issues within and surrounding the Oconee political scene and the players involved are a direct result of the backdoor, jellyfish, no cahones politics that were set in motion against me years ago. I have never publically spoken out on those events so here goes. I put my name in the hat, jeopardized a 15 year career and my family because no one else would. As soon as the developers in the county saw me at Harris Shoals Park the poop went knee deep and cell phones went into overdrive. I was not, would not be and am not in their pockets and they knew this. They took action. They never once contacted me prior to having my name removed by the State Party. They handled a threat by sweeping it away. So those involved are now reaping the consequences of their actions. Not by any actions that I have taken, but by the fact that unethical ...

I do not pretend to have a clue on either the scientific or public concerns on this. I defer to you, dear reader, to comment about your wasteater management, ultaviolent undulations, memorable membranes and assorted sewage spewage.

Glad they caught these sleazebags.

The next Oconee Democratic Committee meeting will be 8 pm Thursday, April 6 devoted to planning the Bike Ride the following Saturday. Some of these are already in motion, some need doing before then, and we need some big vans to help with the SAG duties. 1) Legal and permits: We need to file a permit/application along with a $40 fee, and appear at the March BOC meeting prepared to answer questions. This permit needs to be done asap so that we can get on the March BOC agenda. 2) Marketing: Once the ride is approved, we need to send press releases to newspapers in Oconee and surrounding counties. We also need to contact Dem Committees in surrounding counties, state dems, and relevant bike clubs, shops, and event lists. (I will be glad to do this.) 3) Sponsors: If we want sponsors, we need to find them. 4) Facilities: We will need to clear with Gina Lindsay that we can use the Court House Parking lot as a gathering place for the ride. Also, we need to contact Henry Hibbs about using...

Macon Telegraph | 03/14/2006 | Indiana senator heads Democratic fund-raiser

Watkinsville City Council March 8, 2006 Oconee Living Section Athens Banner-Herald Watkinsville Council approves Jittery Joes Coffee By Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Correspondent Watkinsville will be enjoying drive-through java sometime this spring or early summer as Jittery Joes Coffee was approved for both a business license and building permit for their upscale high profile location at 27 Greensboro Highway in the former sporting goods and convenience store location. Computer expert Kerry King came before the Watkinsville City Council with developer Norm Grayson to seek approval for coffee franchise purchased from Bob Gooch of Athens. King said the new location would resemble their most recent location on Baxter Street more than the older version at Five Points. King plans to hang a banner stating “Jittery Joes welcomes you to Downtown Watkinsville” on the front of the building at the intersection of State Highways 15 and the business route 441/129. Mayor Jim Luken asked King to conside...

OnlineAthens.com | Oconee | City council questions mayor about son's firm 03/15/06

OnlineAthens.com | 2006 General Assembly | Oconee vote on staggered terms heading to governor 03/15/06

My eyes were opened by Shannon last week. I am glad Rutland is getting a better home.

So sad this carnage continues.

One too many people I know were victimized by the Russian Debit Card hackers. The Banks should be more forthright about the infomration to the media.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - MONDAY MARCH 13, 2006 PRESS RELEASE FOR MULTI-COUNTY DEMOCRATIC RALLY SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2006 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. FOUNTAIN PARK ON KIMBERLY RD. IN WARNER ROBINS, GA Russell Boston, 3rd Congressional Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, announces a Multi-County Middle Georgia Democratic Political Rally to be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Fountain Park on Kimberly Rd. in Warner Robins, GA. State and local candidates will be present to discuss issues of interest and present their platforms. Among those planning to be present are: 3rd District Congressman, Jim Marshall; candidate for Governor, Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor; candidates for Lt. Governor, Greg Hecht and Jim Martin; candidates for Secretary of State, Gail Buckner, Daryl Hicks, Scott Holcomb, Angela Moore and Shyam Reddy; candidate for Insurance Commissioner, Guy Drexinger; candidate for State School Superintendent, Carlotta Harrell; Sec. of Labor, Michael Thurmond; Attorney Gene...

Go to this meeting tonight and demand to know more about your water and sewage.

At least now the facts are starting to come out about the ridiculous statements Sheriff Scott Berry said ("boys will be boys") about the death of a 9 year old Oconee County boy at the hand of his borther. Sounds like the dad is not a very good role model to be keeping guns unlocked around the house. The armour is tarnished on the badge of the Sheriff in Oconee COunty, and people are talking about it quite a lot.