Oconee County, GA Politics

I wanted to let you know that I'll be in your neck of the woods this Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 AM til 12:00 noon to hold a meet 'n' greet with local supporters. This event will be held at the Springhill Suites by Marriott at 3500 Daniells Bridge Road in Watkinsville.  I would like to thank my friend, Mr. Charlie Neely for hosting this event, and I look forward to seeing you there! I hope you've been enjoying our weekly updates and thank you for all your support!   All the best, David Poythress   Learn more about David Poythress at: www.poythressforgovernor.com/introduction   770-446-2010 P.O. Box 723186 Atlanta, GA 31139 This message has been forwarded by danjmatt@bellsouth.net. As the recipient of this forwarded message you have not been added to any email list. Powered by NGP Software, Inc.

My best guess was wrong. Watkinsville Mayor Jim Luken will not be seeking re-election (to a fourth term?) and instead supporting the candidacy of current council member and one time Code Enforcement Officer Joe Walter to be the next Mayor of Watkinsville. It will be interesting to see if any of the announced candidates draw any opposition this time, and I would guess they would not, but look what happened last time I tried to predict something. --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Jim Luken <mayor@cityofwatkinsville.com> wrote: From: Jim Luken <mayor@cityofwatkinsville.com> Subject: RE: Re-election plans? To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 3:33 PM Dan,                 We have a very strong council and excellent momentum. I will not be a candidate this year but will support Joe Walter for Mayor.  Thanks for your concern.   Jim Luken     Fr...

Great letter bearing witness to more of Congressman Paul Broun's tomfoolery from the chair of the Morgan County Democratic committee. Broun should seek bipartisan | Morgan County Citizen Online Shared via AddThis

Last night's Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting was an overflow session of some serious plans of action to let the world know that some folks here support our President and his plans to make insurance more affordable for all Americans. This pre-emptive activity is planned for the Watkinsville library on Experiment Station Road (just off Main Street) 5:30 pm this Thursday, August 27 to start making signs with slogans. Chairman Jonathan Veit has outlined a plan to respond in kind to the event planned from 10 to 12 am on the Oconee County Veterans Park monument. The gist of the message is that we are not going to take this crap lying down. We are going to turn out and carry signs and try our best to be non-confrontational. The following is the message so you do not have to click through to the link: For those who have not heard, area Republicans, using the title "Citizens For Ethical Government," have organized what they are calling "Oconee Healthcare Reform Pro...

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:20:24 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Saturday Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com Hello,  Hope everyone is well. This week we will have : many different kinds of pound cakes , banana bread , assorted pies, including blueberry, peach, pear, fresh bread/rolls (rye, honey wheat, sourdough, english muffins), fresh eggs, fresh milk from Johnston Dairy,  blueberries, peaches, jams , jellies, handmade soaps & lotions, grass fed beef, tomatoes, okra, eggplant, green onions , sweet onions , cucumbers, potatoes, several kinds of squash, green beans , dragon tongue beans, baby soybeans, herbs, root vegetables , fresh cut flowers, salsa from Salsa Ya'll, gourds, fresh lamb, grass fed beef, woolens, among other things! The tour of Watkinsville will also be going on, so join in! I also have updated the website so check it out! Hope to see you all there! Karl P....

--- On Thu, 8/20/09, Poythress for Governor <David@PoythressforGovernor.com> wrote: From: Poythress for Governor <David@PoythressforGovernor.com> Subject: I'm coming to Watkinsville! To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:32 PM I wanted to let you know that I'll be in your neck of the woods this Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 AM til 12:00 noon to hold a meet 'n' greet with local supporters. This event will be held at the Springhill Suites by Marriott at 3500 Daniells Bridge Road in Watkinsville.  I would like to thank my friend, Mr. Charlie Neely for hosting this event, and I look forward to seeing you there! I hope you've been enjoying our weekly updates and thank you for all your support!   All the best, David Poythress   Learn more about David Poythress at: www.poythressforgovernor.com/introduction   Paid for by David Poythress for Governor Please note that persons, corporations, political committe...

There is a controlled scrimmage Friday night with the Oglethorpe County Patriots coming to Slaughter Field for a no blitz encounter. Scouting Report: Athens Academy Spartans Shared via AddThis

Perhaps stinging from the last time around when he announced he was not seeking re-election and then more or less had to when no one else qualified, Mayor Jim Luken of Watkinsville may or may not seek another term for the helm of the municipal government of the County seat. When asked in a recent email as to whether he was seeking another term, the current Mayor was very coy in his reply:. "I will announce my future direction very soon first to the City Council and then send you an answer," wrote Luken after allowing that the widening of Wilson Road may indeed be included in the SPLOST list. Qualifying commences this time next week. This blog writer would bet on another Luken term right now.

Great to see our own Oconee County Democrat Dr. Patricia Priest penning an article for the Oconee Enterprise newspaper about this past Saturday's Stroll with State Rep. Bob Smith . She may be the perfect counterbalance to Oconee County GOP chair Jay Hanely at least as far as the perception of Democratic versus Republican on the writing end of the newspaper. I am in no way besmirching Mr. Hanley's journalistic integrity but we are what we are, and perception is everything in the media realm. Kindly attend tonight's Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting at the Governmental Annex on State Route 15/Greensboro Highway if you can. Socializing commences at 7:00 pm and meeting begins at 7:30 pm, with this being our first post Becky Vaughn era meeting. The meeting room is around in the back nearly the side entrance.

Here is an event in Oconee County I knew nothing about for Democratic Georgia governor candidate General David Poythress Saturday night at our new hotel. --- On Thu, 8/20/09, karen solheim <ksolheim@hotmail.com> wrote: From: karen solheim <ksolheim@hotmail.com> Subject: CCDC FW: David Poythress reception August 22nd To: ccdc@clarkedemocrats.com, ccdc-nm@clarkedemocrats.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 7:08 AM Dear CCDC members and friends,   Please read the email below concerning a reception for Democratic Gubernatorial candidate David Poythress this Saturday, August 22.   The above email is for informational purposes only, and the CCDC's forwarding of it does not indicate endorsement at this time of this or any other Democratic candidate.   Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Corresponding Secretary -----------------------------   This event will be held at the Springhill Suites by Marriott at 3500 Daniells Bridge Road in Watkinsville. ...

We are going to miss this one as well, since soccer season is starting, but I would sure like to go on a stroll around Watkinsville with his gentleman. Around Oconee: Stroll with a musician | Oconee | OnlineAthens.com Shared via AddThis

I am always happy to see the citizenry participating in the Democratic process, and serve on the various volunteer boards. I just wish the Board of Commissioners would consider appointing a few fresh faces to the Planning Commission every few years or so. Commission makes board appointments | Oconee | OnlineAthens.com Shared via AddThis

Becky Vaughn's going away party at the Stoneburner - Wyatt residence in Lane Creek was a successful farewell to the former chair of the party. Oconee woman involved in local politics moving to D.C. | Oconee | OnlineAthens.com Shared via AddThis

President Obama's health care reform is under attack here in Oconee County with a rally at the Oconee Veterans Park August 29. This is a good start to try and find a way to counter their lies hall over Northeast Georgia as well. Please attend this meeting if you can. I am glad we are starting to get the information out about health care. We need better stunts than Dr. Broun our clown of a Congressman has pulled off recently. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: ccdc@clarkedemocrats.com; ccdc-nm@clarkedemocrats.com Subject: Fwd: Wed., August 19--OFA-Athens Health Care Campaign Dear CCDC members and friends,   Please read the email below. Attend if you can. Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Vice Chair for Communications Russell Edwards wrote: Call for Volunteers at Ciné in Downtown Athens Wed, August 19th Local Health Care Campaign to Expand District Wide Broun Town Hall in Clarkesville, GA a "Sad Moment in Our Time" OFA-Athens Volunteers to Counter ...

We need your help to counter the forthcoming GOP protest at the Oconee Veterans Monument. Please attend this meeting. From: oconee@yahoogroups.com To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:57:48 +0000 Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting, 8/20/2009, 7:00 pm Reminder from:   oconee Yahoo! Group   Title:   Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting   Date:   Thursday August 20, 2009 Time:   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Repeats:   This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. ...

I do not agree with the insurance industry led protests of these misguided buffoons, but I support their right to peaceably assemble, even next to my beloved soccer field. Wonder how many Nazi and Communist symbols will be on display? Sounds like the nuts will be out in force for this one, not just the birthers and deathers. No Death Panel discussions? Support your President, people. Congressman Paul Broun will be in the house. The following was swiped from the Athens GOP blog. Somebody tell Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann quickly. Oconee Healthcare Reform Protest Exercise you First Amendment rights by joining The Citizens for Ethical Government in a peaceful demonstration against the various healthcare “reform” proposals being put forth by congressional Democrats and the Obama Administration. The event, slated for Saturday, August 29, will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Oconee Veterans Park, located on Highway 53 in Watkinsville. Invited speakers include State Representative Bob Smit...

This is the video from the meeting where the Board of Commissioners vote to change the duties of the Chair and more specifically the Administrative Officer Allen Theriault in reporting to the Board and not just to the chair. Oconee County BOC Mtg. 8-4-09 from Oconee County IT on Vimeo .