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Chatham GOP chair apologizes for sending e-mail that used expletive to describe Obama administration | savannahnow.com

D'oh. I wonder which fast food restaurant he slandered or libeled besides besmirching our Commander in Chief and all those who voted for him.
Chatham GOP chair apologizes for sending e-mail that used expletive to describe Obama administration | savannahnow.com

Primary best way for party to choose | ajc.com

Primaries are unavoidable in the Governor's race nomination and probably Secretary of State in '10. But right now the State Dems get a big FAIL in not having any candidates for congress so far in two North Georgia districts.
Primary best way for party to choose | ajc.com

Community, candidates meet for HobNob - The Sun News - Macon.com

Once again, Georgia statewide candidates should learn never to take middle Georgia for granted or not show up when they say they are going to. I have not heard of too many events here locally, but all candidates and parties are welcome to keep me informed. Try danmatt@hotmail.com first. I have numerous other email, gmail, facebook, etc.
Community, candidates meet for HobNob - The Sun News - Macon.com

Editorial: More ethical questions raised about Handel | Opinion | OnlineAthens.com

Karen Handel is not someone I would think is worthy of being Governor of Georgia, but I think she will be in a Primary run-off with equally corrupt John Oxendine for the GOP nod.
Editorial: More ethical questions raised about Handel | Opinion | OnlineAthens.com

Final Watkinsville Saturday stroll of the year and Oconee Dems' book club news

Sounds like a great way to start a Halloween Saturday!

Woven brightly,

Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.

Subject: [oconee] Final stroll of the year

 

Two quick things:

1) We only have one date remaining for our Saturday stroll series in
downtown Watkinsville, so if you haven't caught one yet, it's your last
chance!

The stroll leaders this week are the award-winning artists Kathy and
Jerry Chappelle. They're the owners of first-rate Chappelle Gallery and
founders of Happy Valley Pottery. They've designated OCAF as the
recipient of the money we'll raise from the $5 per person fee.

We'll meet at 9 this Saturday in front of the County Courthouse on Main
Street in Watkinsville. You'll learn the very interesting history of
the building that houses the Chappelle Gallery -- and much more along
the way.

2) Our book group book for November (for the discussion group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats) is "The Wordy Shipmates" by the quirky essayist Sarah Vowell.

Here's a bit from a starred review in Publishers Weekly:

[Vowell] revisits America's Puritan roots in this witty exploration of
the ways in which our country's present predicaments are inextricably
tied to its past. In a style less colloquial than her previous books,
Vowell traces the 1630 journey of several key English colonists and
members of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Foremost among these men was John Winthrop, who would become governor of Massachusetts. While the Puritans who had earlier sailed to Plymouth on the Mayflower were separatists, Winthrop's followers remained loyal to England, spurred on
by Puritan Reverend John Cotton's proclamation that they were God's
chosen people. Vowell underscores that the seemingly minute differences
between the Plymouth Puritans and the Massachusetts Puritans were as
meaningful as the current Sunni/Shia Muslim rift.

We'll discuss the book on Wednesday, November 18th (a week earlier than
our usual schedule because of Thanksgiving) -- at 6 PM at Five Points
Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway.

Any questions? Contact me!

Pat Priest

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Voice of Moderation: Wheels are Turning

Kudos to Watkinsville City Council member Brian Brodrick for reporting on it and Tony Glenn for helping to organize it and boo to me for missing it. I was watching the World Series after enjoying my son's soccer party. Check out Brian's blog report on the first meeting of the Oconee County Cycling Organization.
Voice of Moderation: Wheels are Turning

Jai Ho-Twist-Bhangra (Slumdog Millionare-Love Aaj Kal-Dil Bole Hadippa)

Shout out to my Indian friends

Reminder-Oconee cycling

Anyone as shocked as I was that there are people stupid enought to try and ban on-road bicycling in Oconee County? Then go here tonight as I plan to after I get home from my son's soccer party following his final game of the year

Woven brightly,

Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.

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From: smkogan@uga.edu
To: smkogan@uga.edu
Subject: Reminder-Oconee cycling
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:37:33 -0400

Reminder:

Oconee County Cycling Organization meeting tonight, 8:30PM, Jittery Joe's Watkinsville.

See you there. sk

Steven M. Kogan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Child and Family Development

Family Science Center-House D

Athens, GA 30602

(706) 542-1297

smkogan@uga.edu

http://www.cfr.uga.edu

Theater at Athens Academy: The Tragedy of Thebes

This is yet another example of excellent theater in Oconee County

Subject: FW: The Tragedy of Thebes

Hi Everyone,

See the attached poster and the details below.  If you can attend, you'll be amazed. 

Lorraine wrote this adaptation of Sophocles' play, Antigone.

Some of the best theatre in the area…….and it only costs you a can of food.  ;-)

Cheers,

Tony

From: Lorraine Thompson [mailto:lthompson@athensacademy.org]
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:42 PM
To: Anthony Glenn
Subject: The Tragedy of Thebes

Athens Academy proudly presents "The Tragedy of Thebes".  This modern adaptation by Lorraine Thompson puts a new twist on a classic tale.  The play is adapted from the Greek tragedy, "Antigone", by Sophocles.  Show dates and times are Oct. 29-31 at 7:30PM.  All shows will be held in the Athens Academy Presentation Hall.  Canned food items will be accepted at the door for the Athens Area Food Bank.

PLENTIFUL PUMPKINS: Autumn plant in high demand for carving - News

PLENTIFUL PUMPKINS: Autumn plant in high demand for carving - News

Rest in peace Don Norris

Former Oconee County Commissioner Don Norris succumbed to a battle with cancer last night. My condolences to his family. He was a fine public servant