Oconee County, GA Politics

As long as I have the imperial power to do as please with the public transportation of this county, my next two targets would be the Oconee County campus of Gainesville State College and the Athens Academy access. The two parts of Bishop Farms Parkway shall be joined immediately, with proper work assuring the wetland control and possible bridge or other way to maintain the ecological integrity of the area. Secondary access to the 441 By-pass possibly involving the connected Bishop Farms Parkway or at least out of the parking lots. This would do wonders for Experiment Station and Government Station Roads after classes let out. Hagood Lane will be built out across to Summit Circle to supply the Congressman Paul Broun's backdoor to connect with Athens Academy so parents like me won't have to drive 70 on 441 to get to LaVista or Spartan Lane via Mason Mill or any other cut throughs. All neighboring subdivision shall be immediately available to have connectivity with the next ...

Sorry to have impugned the integrity of Books Galore. In the classic words of Emily Littella, never mind Woven brightly, table style="border-top: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Tahoma,san-serif;"> EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me  To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:28:13 -0400 Subject: [oconee] Book group info and Tour of jail Hi! Two things: Books Galore IS still carrying the books for the book group the Oconee Democrats sponsor. Someone gave Cara some incorrect information. They have 3 paperback copies and 1 hardback copy of "The Devil We Know," the book about Iran we're reading this month (and discussing on the 30th at Five Points Deli on Epps at 6:15). The book is important -- and utterly sobering. Also, this Saturday's Stroll in Watkinsville (a series of walks sponsored by the Oconee Democrats) should be especially interesting: we'r...

Why should you want to fill out this survey? Because you might care about what local governments do with their roads, sidewalks and bike paths. Please take the time and fill out this survey sent to me by Dr. Anthony Glenn of Farmington. Subject: 2010 Northeast Georgia Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan   The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC; www.negplanning.org ) has created the first in a series of two online surveys to help guide the planning process for the 2010 Northeast Georgia Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. This first survey is at this link: http://tinyurl.com/mn3vam .  It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and is available until Friday, October 30, 2009.     The Northeast Georgia region includes the following counties: Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton. Please help us gather as many responses as possible by sending the survey link to...

The rains we have received lately are a blessing as an inch below the top soil it is still bone dry in our Oconee County soil, but it has taken its toll on our Fall Soccer program with cancellations Thursday already. The Picture Day tomorrow will go rain or shine at the Oconee Veterans Park. width="12" height="12"> Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:00:18 -0700 Subject: Picture Day, Punt Pass & Kick and Soccer Attention OCPRD Football, Flag Football, Cheerleading, and Soccer Parents:   Soccer games  for Saturday are still on as scheduled. Please check the weather hotline for cancelation updates. 706-769-2965   Pictures are still a on as scheduled  - rain or shine . If it rains you will go inside the building  located in the Park where you were scheduled.   Please review the schedule or check with your coach   about   which park to report to for pictures and for the game. Picture Locations: OVP ? Oconee Veterans P...

PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 William t. “toby” smith, cpa/cva Contact: Toby Smith 1121 Christian Terrace Watkinsville , GA 30677 Phone (706) 705-1305 Work (706) 546-1422 SMITH TO RUN FOR WATKINSVILLE CITY COUNCIL SEAT WATKINSVILLE , Ga , SEPTEMBER 18 :  Toby Smith announced today that he will run for the Watkinsville City Council Post 3 seat, being vacated by Joe Walter. “Watkinsville has a distinct character and culture of its own, which makes me proud to be a resident” said Smith.  “I’ve been very encouraged and appreciative of the progress and hard work of Mayor Luken and the City Council.  Continuing that work while maintaining the unique quality and traditions of Watkinsville are top priorities.” Smith, 33, was raised in Watkinsville after his family relocated to Oconee County from Atlanta in 1977. Toby attended Oconee County schools and graduated from the University of Georgia earning a B.B.A. in Business Adminis...

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The Oconee County Democratic Committee met and welcomed new member Herman Smith this wet evening at the Governmental Annex on Highway 15.  It was not as packed as our last meeting, but the talk of the turnout was lively and well informed through out the evening. The fact it was going on opposite of the Jeannette Rankin Dinner with Melissa Fay Greene was noticed as well. Republican Sheriff Scott Berry will be leading our "very popular" (according to vice Chair Ann Stoneburner) Saturday Stroll from the Courthouse to the Jail and perhaps the E-911 Center - rumor has it that Sheriff Berry will be toting folks down to the jail in the paddy wagon, and committee members were anxious to get help for stroll organizer Pat Priest Saturday morning. Stoneburner and her husband Dr. Robert Wyatt have been on every stroll but both have to be out of town this weekend. Any help anyone can present on the tour would be welcome. Having been on Berry's tour, I can highly recommend in a non...

There are ghosts, I tell you, apparitions are running our White House, Nicholas II and Peter the Great were rattling chains late into the evening. They are running Washington from beyond the grave! Georgia Republicans blast Obama advisers | News | OnlineAthens.com Shared via AddThis

This Thursday's meeting of the Oconee County Democratic Committee is important because we want you to show up and let us know where we can improve here. We will be meeting where you pay your water bill, in the Oconee County Governmental Annex, and we start talking about 7 and get down to brass tacks around 7:30 pm with Jonathan Veit as our chair. We will undoubtedly discuss community service projects as forwarded from the State Democratic Party of Georgia our plans for the annual Yard Sale during the Fall Festival at Rita's house and the wrapping up of our Saturday Stroll series in downtown Watkinsville. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me From: oconee@yahoogroups.com To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:58:41 +0000 Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting, 9/17/2009, 7:00 pm Reminder from: oconee Y...

Rock Eagle State Park near Eatonton is an amazing place and perfect site for the coming together of all the Georgia Democratic candidates Saturday night. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: jveit@bellsouth.net Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:29:13 +0000 Subject: [oconee] Meet And Greet All Statewide Candidates This Saturday   Hey, folks: I just got off the phone with Patsy Harris, Chair of the Morgan County Democrats. You can meet and greet and eat with all the statewide democratic candidates this Saturday at 6 pm at Rock Eagle Park. Rock Eagle is on 441 between Madison and Eatonton. You can't miss it. Tickets are $15. They will be serving chicken, greens, black-eyed peas, and red velvet cake (A real southern feast!) Call Patsy at 706-342-1011 to reserve your tickets. She will take your money at the door. They already have about 400 attendees, but the more the merrier! Thanks! Jonathan ...

This festival event is always fun and I fully intend to use my precious UGA-ASU ticket stub to get the most out of my $60.00 UGA football game admission price. Saturday, September 26, 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday, September 27, 12:00 noon - 6:00pm Enter Our Raffle for a Free Trip to Greece! St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church 3671 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville, GA For more information visit: www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org Entrance Fee: $3.00 $1.00 for Seniors and Students with ID Entry free on Saturday with Sept. 26 UGA football ticket or stub. ·  Greek Food ·  Jewelry and Gifts ·  Live Music ·  Greek Dancing ·  Church Tours and Video on the Ancient Church ·  Iconography Lectures

Our humble suburban county has made the pages of USA TODAY trying to stamp out the scourge of people trying to ask for donations at intersections. I think it is perfectly fine to make sure the firefighters are indeed helping out the burn victims, or whatever, but an outright ban might be a tad bit overkill and somewhat reactionary. Chairman Davis gets quoted in one of those stories where the county is always going to be made to look buffoonish. Panhandling bans hurt some fundraisers - USATODAY.com Shared via AddThis

This is it for all your fashionable pooches and their owners. Jim Shearon made this a fabulous event and this will be our first without him. It benefits animals and their owners who cannot afford expensive surgery or other veterinary treatments. GracesBirthday.com - Home Shared via AddThis

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The only thing that shocked me about this story is that Watkinsville is home to an airplane charter service, which is great for the local economy. I hope they have their business license. I might need to charter a flight sometime soon. Now if we can just get a runway in Oconee County. Given all the health and travel circumstances involved, nothing seemingly was done wrong, but it might be cheaper to lease an aircraft next time around. Sounds like we own an expensive craft and should be used as often as possible. I do not care if Jack Bauerle takes it hunting in Montana if he wants to. Give all the coaches access to to the airplane. There are always going to be extenuating traveling circumstances, and this was granddaddy of nightmares. For logistics geeks like me, this is a fascinating story, especially since I used to work with Damon Evans and Frank Crumley back in the day in the Athletic Association. Cox's flight to Oklahoma cost over $6,000 | Football | OnlineAthens.com Shared vi...

Jeannette Rankin is a true American hero with roots buried deep in Oconee County. There is the historic marker near her round house basically across the street from the Oconee County Middle School near Butler's Crossing. Her foundation started supporting non-traditional female students with a no-strings-attached scholarship. This is always such an amazing and powerful force for women and men. Please donate to the cause for an amazing local lady deserving our support. Below is her entry in Wikipedia as well as a plea to enter in their diamond bracelet raffle. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Jeannette Pickering Rankin  (June 11, 1880 – May 18, 1973) was the first woman to be elected to the  United States House of Representatives  and the first female member of the  Congress  sometimes referred to as the  Lady of the House . A lifelong pacifist , she voted against the entry of the United States into both  World War I  and  World ...

More soccer related stuff and cheap food for the kids at Stevie B's on Alps in Athens Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: jhightower@oconee.ga.us To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:22:06 -0700 Subject: OCPRD Soccer Games Attention Soccer Parents: Tonight we kick off the fall 2009 game schedule. As games begin it is important  to remember the Inclement Weather Hotline.  OCPRD updates this Hotline first even before coaches are notified of a game or activity cancelations.   Please call the Inclement Weather Hotline at: 706-769-2965 . If you  happen to forget the number then  tune into  AM 1610 . Oconee  County streams emergency information on this station and includes our Inclement Weather Hotline  # .  On the game schedule  teams may  see that games  are played  on various fields or at a separate OCPRD  park than the usual  practice location. For example some U6 and ...

Apparently the book store "Books Galore" has decided to quit supporting the Oconee County Democratic committee's Book of the Month club selections. Just another indie book store becoming further marginalized unnecessarily. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:29:34 -0400 Subject: [oconee] Community book for September Hello! The community book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will discuss a sobering but important book this month: "The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower" by former CIA operative Robert Baer. We'll talk about the book on September 30th (we meet on the last Wednesday of every month) at 6 PM at Five Points Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway, with the discussion getting underway around 6:15. Kirkus Reviews describes "The Devil We Know" as "an important text studded with keen insights into a nation about which Amer...