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Blurred ethical boundaries provide challenges for journalists and bloggers alike

I am no paragon of virture or saint when it comes to crossing the line from journalist to activist to blogger and back and forth. I have angered many a source and even a few friends, loved ones and roommates over the years when presented a potential story and deciding whether or not to run some confidential information given to me on the daily routine I may have had at that particular time and place. So keep in mind the following is not meant as a criticism of the people involved but more a conversation starter about what I see and how it may or may not be ethically flawed at the very least. Blake Giles of the Oconee Enterprise  newspaper is an accomplished journalist and editor with whom I have crossed paths for more than a few decades. I can recall having a rotisserie baseball fantasy draft run by him in the earliest days of the new Athens Banner-Herald building. I have seen him wear the black and white striped shirt at Georgia basketball games in some sort of officiating duty. I

- Unemployment rises slightly in metro Savannah

Oconee County still has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 6.4% - Unemployment rises slightly in metro Savannah

Tomorrow! OCAF's AUCTION TWENTY-TEN; Antiques, Original Art & Collectibles

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Tomorrow at 10 AM! (Preview and Registration 8:30 - 10 AM) A U C T I O N   T W E N T Y - T E N Antiques, Original Art & Collectibles An OCAF Fundraiser AUCTION DETAILS WHEN Sat., June 26, 2010 10:00 AM (Preview and registration Sat., June 26, 8:30 - 10:00AM) Open to the public No admission fees WHERE OCAF's Rocket Hall (old gymnasium) 34 School Street Watkinsville, GA FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO OCAF Click Here REFRESHMENTS Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

Proposed new Watkinsville beer and wine pouring ordinance revision

Final New Chapter 7 (Proposed by Council Members Purcell and Walsh) Approved August 9, 2006  RESTAURANT POURING LICENSES: CONTROL OF MALT BEVERAGES AND WINE State law references:   Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code, O.C.G.A. § 3-1-1 et seq.  Sec. 7-1.  PURPOSE This ordinance is enacted to protect people and property;  in furtherance of the police powers of the city to promote the health, safety and general welfare of its citizens;  to regulate and control the licensing and sale by the drink of malt beverages and wine;  to establish reasonable regulations and ascertainable standards for licensees which will ensure the public peace;  to protect consumers;  to ensure that only qualified persons obtain licenses;  and to enhance fine dining opportunities in the city, including the financial, cultural and tourism benefits thereof.  Sec. 7-2.  Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except wh

R.E.M. single now part of the historical record || OnlineAthens.com

R.E.M. single now part of the historical record || OnlineAthens.com

Rep. Broun partly owned bank shut by regulators  | ajc.com

Rep. Broun partly owned bank shut by regulators | ajc.com

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Next stroll looks at stream life || OnlineAthens.com

Next stroll looks at stream life || OnlineAthens.com

Two Oconee schools ranked among the best || OnlineAthens.com

Two Oconee schools ranked among the best || OnlineAthens.com

PolitiFact Georgia | Campaigns duel over "career politician" attack

PolitiFact Georgia | Campaigns duel over "career politician" attack

Video: Message for OFA from the President

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Friend -- President Obama recorded a message for OFA supporters to update us on the crisis in the Gulf and ask us to stand with him to build a new foundation for energy in this country. See the message: http://my.barackobama.com/CleanEnergyUpdate Thanks, Mitch Stewart Director Organizing for America Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This email was sent to: oconeedemo.crats@blogger.com Update Address / Email | Unsubscribe

TONHS May 2010 Meeting Notes from Fred

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Fred Johnson <ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com> To: Fred Johnson <ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, June 21, 2010 5:13:02 PM Subject: TONHS May 2010 Meeting Notes from Fred Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                         June 21, 2010   Over the past month the Council has been working on finalizing the annual budget and town code of ordinances.   They met for more than two hours on June 17 th to discuss the entire city code in order to prepare for a possible vote on June 21 st .   Council Member Lawrence is working to install water fountains and horse shoe pits in the park.   The Council is still taking donations for the summer care packages to send to overseas soldiers.   Community Member Molly Swann is inviting people to gather, talk, have coffee/tea at tables she has set beside the Post Office; she would like to encourage old and new members of t