Peach Pundit blogger drops bombs on Pearl Harbor day

I am not usually one to repost Erick Erickson's posts from Red State or Peach Pundit, but since this names names, I could not resist. Sounds like regardless of the results of the 2010 elections in Georgia, the G.O.P. will keep us entertained with their hypocrisy and sleaze.
When Breaking Out the Guillotine, it is Best to Chop Off All Heads at Once. The Costs of Cleanup are Cheaper. — Peach Pundit

Broun: Use unspent stimulus to cut taxes || OnlineAthens.com

Congressman Broun wants to place your government further in debt

Broun: Use unspent stimulus to cut taxes || OnlineAthens.com

Scenes from this year's Watkinsville Christmas Parade

I rode my semi-recumbent with neighbors Jimmy and Liz Marbut along with their son Seth and daughter Bailey and assorted Sunshine Cycles friends and cyclists - including uni-cyclists, trick riding BMX dudes and a couple of scooters and smaller kids. I think this was at least my fourth parade with my son participating in one way or the other. A little cold at first, but we survived. Thanks for coming to Watkinsville and please pick up all the candy.

I pedaled around the corner and down the street and saw lots of friends with dogs and children. It was a great time for all if not a little chilly. The sun came out and we were lucky to be number 25 in line.

Most of all the thanks go to all the volunteer firefighters and police who help bring in several thousand visitors in the smallest of citiies. How some of those floats made the corner on to First Street was beyond me.  Mayor Jim Luken was a very deserving Parade marshall in his last year at the helm in Watkinsville. I do hope he maintains an active role in area politics and policy. I believe he is going to continue to be on the Oconee County Development Authority.

I wish he would run for the Oconee County Board of Commissioners or against Bob Smith or Paul Broun. But I respect his decision to remain retired and close to his family.  I am glad Luken has served Watkinsville so well in his tenure. He came to power of some speed humps on his street and remained at the helm when no one was available.

Watch out for Miss Vinnie's supposed Horton detonation

Oconee County BOC Mtg. 12-1-09 from Oconee County IT on Vimeo.

Panel exonerates teacher accused of touching girls || OnlineAthens.com

I am sure there is a lot more behind this story then what is written here......

Panel exonerates teacher accused of touching girls || OnlineAthens.com

Soldiers in Afghanistan on North High Shoals' mailing list || OnlineAthens.com

Way to go Steve Arnold and Violet Dawe!

Soldiers in Afghanistan on North High Shoals' mailing list || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Cycling Organization- Update and news

Christmas parade invitation for Saturday 11:00 am (or slightly before then) with my neighbor Jimmy Marbut.

Woven brightly, 

Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.

From: smkogan@uga.edu
To: smkogan@uga.edu
Subject: Oconee County Cycling Organization- Update and news
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:41:15 -0500

Happy Holidays to all!

The Oconee County Cycling Organization's developmental board is continuing to meet and pushing forward on establishing a formal advocacy group. Progress continues on all fronts: incorporating the group, planning member benefits, and planning a kick-off membership drive. Steve Kogan will serve as Vice-President as Jim Shanni is busy working with the legal foundation of our group.

We would also like to note that this Saturday, Jimmy Marbut from Sunshine Cycles has invited cyclists of all ages to participate in the Watkinsville Christmas Parade. We hope you consider coming. His email is below:

hey folks,

I wanted to invite you to come out this Saturday and ride a bike (or walk or ride in the truck) in the Watkinsville Christmas parade with me, my family and Sunshine Cycles.

we will start lining up at 10am on Barnett Shoals two blocks behind town center.  we are float #25.  you can ask any of the volunteers where #25 is if you can't find us.  there will be my white pickup plus lots of bikes so it shouldn't be hard to find.  the parade starts promptly at 11am.

bring your bike, dress up if you want to and we'll provide the candy.

we HIGHLY encourage kids to come and ride their bikes but I ask at least one mom or dad be with them. 

give me a shout back (marbut4@msn.com) and let me know if you can come so I can figure out how much candy to get so everybody has some.

thanks and Merry Christmas!!

jimmy marbut

marbut4@msn.com

sunshine cycles

 

Steven M. Kogan

Karen Handel: Glenn Richardson must go

Karen Handel: Glenn Richardson must go

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Small Town Politics - North High Shoals: Meeting Monday

North High Shoals will have a work session and or public hearing 7 pm Monday - please show up and ask the old regime to show up as well if you see them. No longer is there a need to remain hidden in the woods or effectively filibuster by not attending.
Small Town Politics - North High Shoals: Meeting Monday

Editorial: 'Duty fitness' policy a problem for Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Here we go again. What will this bout of verbal fisticuffs bring about now? Can we expect any further contentious statements about the substandard facilities, or faculties, or assorted other comparisons. Here are the key elements: OCHS is crumbling and falling apart. The best athletes are by in large attending NOHS, at least as far as this private school parent can tell. Kids and parents are not happy with a lot of academic and athletic situations at both schools. OCHS is going to get their ass kicked by the Gainesville, Johnson and West Hall in addition to Lanier and Walnut Grove in region play and usually still beat the traditional neighboring rival Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes in future GHSA action. East Jackson, Elbert County, Hart County, Jackson County, Jefferson, North Oconee and Oglethorpe County will make up a much closer and competitive 8B-AA where the Titans should dominate for many State Tourneys to come. Athens Academy earns a new subregion foe in George Walton Academy, who I applaud for having the stones to move from the wimpy GISA to GHSA.

Editorial: 'Duty fitness' policy a problem for Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Choyce Johnson Dies - WGAU Local News on 1340wgau.com

Choyce Johnson Dies - WGAU Local News on 1340wgau.com

OCAF Holiday Market This Weekend!

Ho ho ho, I know where I want to go shop for Christmas presents this weekend --- On Wed, 12/2/09, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation <info@ocaf.com> wrote: From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation <info@ocaf.com> Subject: Holiday Market This Weekend! To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2:00 PM Find the perfect handmade gift for that special someone at the 2009 Annual Holiday Market in Watkinsville. For a complete list of participating artists go to our WEBSITE or visit our new Facebook page and become a friend of OCAF by logging into myocaf. There you will see a listing of the Holiday Market artists, photos of their work, and details on all of our December programs including Holiday Market, OCAF Artists' Shoppe, Mingle with Kringle and Signing and Singing: A Holiday Treat. Holiday Market is Saturday & Sunday December 5 & 6 from 10 am to 5 pm. FREE Parking. Come early and avoid the rush for parade parking!  Held in our Rocket Hall & 1902 OCAF Center Facilities 34 School St. Watkinsville GA, 30677 (click here for directions) Food will be available for sale, so come hungry!  Admission is $3 per person over 16 year of age, Under 16 is FREE. All proceeds benefit the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, an independant non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about OCAF visit our web-site at www.ocaf.com Forward email This email was sent to danjmatt@bellsouth.net by info@ocaf.com. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation | PO Box 631 | 34 School St. | Watkinsville | GA | 30677

House Speaker Richardson's Ex-wife Talks 113009 | myfoxatlanta.com

I think this might signal the end of Speaker Richardson at the helm of the State House of Representatives
House Speaker Richardson's Ex-wife Talks 113009 | myfoxatlanta.com

Oconee County has the lowest unemployment rate in Georgia

I hope we continue to create well paying jobs in Watkinsville, Bishop, North High Shoals and Bogart......
Unemployment climbs slightly in October | The Citizen Online

Obama to get US out of Afghanistan within three years

Bring'em home alive in 2013.
Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.

Subject: CNN Breaking News
 Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:17:43 -0800

 -- Obama intends to end Afghanistan war within three years, according to senior administration officials.

Remember the Titans' principal?

Aside from the sign in the gym, ousted North Oconee High School John Osborne has absolutely nothing to do with the Denzel Washington film that I had a bit role in back in the day.

No word on when Oconee principal will return to job || OnlineAthens.com

OCAF Wine Fest Promo