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Saving Oconee County history matter of passion and money || OnlineAthens.com

Well written story by Ms. France who I finally got to know a little bit primary night. Saving Oconee County history matter of passion and money || OnlineAthens.com

Just 7 more supporters in your area

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Friend -- We are just 101 days away from the November election. You saw in the President's note below just how determined Republicans and their special-interest allies are to undo what we've accomplished together. Organizing for America is already fighting back with an aggressive campaign plan to make sure they don't get the chance. But we still need 7 donations from your area today to ensure our organizers -- in communities across the country -- get the resources they need to show voters how we've been fighting for them. Please donate $5 today to help us fund our campaign: https://donate.barackobama.com/WallStreetReformed Thanks, Mitch -----------------Original Message----------------- From: Barack Obama Subject: Change Friend -- When you and I set out on this journey three years ago, we knew that ours would be a lengthy struggle to build a new foundation for this country -- one that would require squaring off against the special interests who

Sheffield endorsed for insurance commissioner | Blogs.OnlineAthens.com

Sheffield endorsed for insurance commissioner | Blogs.OnlineAthens.com

Broun opposes ban on animal abuse videos || OnlineAthens.com

There are times when casting a lone vote against common sense and decency is not worth the price you pay in the polls. Paul Broun is setting himself up to lose some day, some way. Defending "snuff films" absolutely indefensible, and the thought of someone who gets their jollies on watching women crush kittens with their high heels or bare feet makes me vomit, kind of like of Congressman Broun. Broun opposes ban on animal abuse videos || OnlineAthens.com

Project Vote Smart - Deal on HR 670 - Abortion Counseling Bill

Here is the real Nathan Deal Project Vote Smart - Deal on HR 670 - Abortion Counseling Bill

Georgia Right To Life Supports Candidate Who Voted For Major Abortion Funding — Peach Pundit

Just showing you the other side of the coin in this latest episode of Republican hypocrisy Georgia Right To Life Supports Nathan Deal, Who Once Voted For Major Abortion Funding — Peach Pundit

Paul Broun hates kids and puppies | Blogs.OnlineAthens.com

Paul Broun hates kids and puppies | Blogs.OnlineAthens.com

Oconee Farmers Market Saturday morning behind Eagle Tavern

Here is what you can expect to see for sale at the Oconee County Farmer's Market behind Eagle Tavern at the corner of First and Third Streets in Watkinsville. Not real certain about what is in a Whoopie pie, but it sounds fun. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. This week we will have cinnamon rolls, fresh homemade breads, sourdough bread , pretzels, bagels and biscotti as well as granola. There will be homemade cakes and assorted pastries as well as Blueberry Pie , Peach Pie, Sweet Potato Pie , P ecan Pie , banana-nut bread, delicious pound cakes, snickerdoodle cookies, apple-pecan muffins and Whoopie Pies . We will have fresh locally grown herbs, homegrown tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers,  fresh corn, okra, peaches , blueberries, melons, garlic, potatoes, radishes, purple hull peas, bell peppers , jalapeno peppers , various sweet and hot peppers, green onions , squash ,  yellow onions  and boiled or fried peanuts and pork skins. Maryanne Simmons will b

New Unemployment Figures Reveal a Tale of Two Georgias - 11Alive.com | WXIA | Atlanta, GA

Oconee County still has the lowest unemployment rate in the state New Unemployment Figures Reveal a Tale of Two Georgias - 11Alive.com | WXIA | Atlanta, GA

GOP asks ridiculous meaningless questions which has been something of a tradition recently

The inclusion of the sterile carp question was the subject of much derision, humor and gossip amongst members of his own party at the expense of Oconee County Republican party chair Jay Hanley in the hours I spent in the cramped and crowded Board of Elections office vestibule. Also a large potted plant was unceremoniously dumped over by a zealous local blogger in search of that perfect photograph with the soil spilled all over the floor (and quickly cleaned up) in a scene which I thought was terribly emblematic of the entire Georgia G.O.P. primary process. I only briefly ventured up the stairs to offer my congratulations to Margaret Hale and discovered that suddenly I am old as I could not read at all the projection of the results being manipulated by Blake Giles at the moment I ventured in there around 10:00 pm Primary night. GOP seeks answers as well as votes || OnlineAthens.com

Nigut: Re-enactment shouldn't distract || OnlineAthens.com

Nigut: Re-enactment shouldn't distract || OnlineAthens.com

Radar search turns up more unmarked graves || OnlineAthens.com

Radar search turns up more unmarked graves || OnlineAthens.com

Change

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Friend -- When you and I set out on this journey three years ago, we knew that ours would be a lengthy struggle to build a new foundation for this country -- one that would require squaring off against the special interests who had spent decades stacking the deck in their favor. Today, it is clear that you have shifted the odds. This morning, I signed into law a bill that represents the most sweeping reforms of Wall Street since the Great Depression, and the toughest consumer financial protections this nation has ever seen. I know that I am able to do so only because the tens of thousands of volunteers who make up the backbone of this movement overcame the most potent attack ads and the most powerful lobbying the special interests could put forward. Our special-interest opponents and their Republican allies have now set their sights on the elections in November as their best chance to overturn the historic progress we've made together. Organizing for America counts entir

Statewide Election Results | ajc.com

Statewide Election Results | ajc.com

Quick post race analysis

An unnamed Oconee County official confided in me the key moment when he decided to vote for Margaret Hale over Tammy Gilland last night. "She shouldn't have brought up (Margaret's) sickness," said this political junkie last night. "She should have never mentioned that. It really rubbed a lot people the wrong way." Commissioner Hale seems pretty fit and hale these days but did have neck surgery not all that long ago. She missed a couple of meeting during the winter. Gilland made only one reference in passing to Hale's health but it was at a critical juncture of an important debate when people were making up their mind about who to support in the Board of Commissioners race. Although it was not really the case, the perception also was that Gilland was the candidate brought on by Oconee County Board of Commissioners chairman G. Melvin Davis and some saw the Gilland - Hale race as a referendum on the recent reorganization of the reporting structure of

Quick post race analysis

An unnamed Oconee County official confided in me the key moment when he decided to vote for Margaret Hale over Tammy Gilland last night. "She shouldn't have brought up (Margaret's) sickness," said this political junkie last night. "She should have never mentioned that. It really rubbed a lot people the wrong way." Commissioner Hale seems pretty fit and hale these days but did have neck surgery not all that long ago. She missed a couple of meeting during the winter. Gilland made only one reference in passing to Hale's health but it was at a critical juncture of an important debate when people were making up their mind about who to support in the Board of Commissioners race. Although it was not really the case, the perception also was that Gilland was the candidate brought on by Oconee County Board of Commissioners chairman G. Melvin Davis and some saw the Gilland - Hale race as a referendum on the recent reorganization of the reporting structure of

Botanist will lead next Harris Shoals tour || OnlineAthens.com

Botanist will lead next Harris Shoals tour || OnlineAthens.com

Heard, Huckaby winners in state House contests || OnlineAthens.com

Heard, Huckaby winners in state House contests || OnlineAthens.com

2 Republican candidates lose spots in Madison and Oconee Counties || OnlineAthens.com

2 Republican candidates lose spots in Madison and Oconee Counties || OnlineAthens.com

Huckaby wins 113th nod without a run-off

Former University of Georgia fundraiser Hank Huckaby managed to escape a run-off with 51% of the vote in an expensive race in the 113th House of Representatives district G.O.P nomination. Huckaby defeated Tommy Malcom with 30% of the vote and tea party favorite Kirk Shook with 19%. Huckaby will run against Democratic candidate Suzy Compere for the seat in November.
Two different precincts in Hale and Gilland were only three vote differnce
Two different precincts in Hale and Gilland were only three vote differnce
Guest did not win a single precinct
Huckaby 1865 Malcom 1462 Shook 762
Hale 2084 -Gilland 1874
10 out of 13 precincts reporting
Huckaby 1178 Malcom 824 Shook 404
Hale 1239 Gilland 1095 nine out of 13
The 6 precincts reporting so far include Bishop, Athens Academy, Government Annex, High Shoals, Farmington, and Antioch
Huckaby 876 Malcom 552 Shook 233
Huckaby holding 53%
Six of 13 precincts reporting in Oconee county Hale 859 Gilland 753
Gilland 596 Hale 620
Guest 412 Thomas 810
Huckaby 689 Malcom 393 Shook 173 four of 13 precincts

Do not follow the Athens Banner-Herald's suggestion to not vote

I know the Athens Banner-Herald's editorial page editor Jim Thompson was trying to make a point about the uninformed voter, but I still say ask a neighbor, a friend, a blogger or someone whose opinion you trust to help you make up your mind if you do not know who to vote for. I say shame on Melissa Hanna and Jim Thompson for discouraging voters, no matter what the purpose of your plea. This newspaper has really continued to slide down hill, but at least they are trying something new and different. The Editor's Desk || OnlineAthens.com

Poll managers prepare for new id scanners to be tested in today's primary || OnlineAthens.com

Get out there and vote people! Bring your god damned IDs. Poll managers prepare for new id scanners to be tested in today's primary || OnlineAthens.com

Porter, Johnson strong on Facebook, will it help Tuesday?

Porter, Johnson strong on Facebook, will it help Tuesday?

The election, by the numbers ...  | ajc.com

We damn sure better have more than 1 in 5 registered voters to actually vote today or we are pretty pathetic. Go vote, people The election, by the numbers ... | ajc.com

Post 5 applicants to speak at Aug. 2 meeting || OnlineAthens.com

Post 5 applicants to speak at Aug. 2 meeting || OnlineAthens.com

FW: Tuesday: Georgia votes

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Go vote people - it is your duty! Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:14:18 -0400 To: danmatt@hotmail.com From: info@barackobama.com Subject: Tuesday: Georgia votes Organizing for America Dan -- Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 20th, voters across Georgia will head to the polls to cast their ballots in this year's primary election. We've accomplished a lot in these past few months -- including a health reform victory that was 100 years in the making -- and our participation this fall is a crucial part of ensuring that we can keep the momentum going. To make sure you're prepared, please click here to confirm your voter registration and the location of your polling place. Polls are open on Tuesday, July 20th, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You must present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or a state ID. Georgians will cast their votes for the candidates who will represent them in state and local governmen

Your morning jolt: Republicans put distance between themselves and the state Capitol | Political Insider

This is some great reporting right on the heels of a Primary Tuesday in Georgia. I recommend voting for the Democratic Porters for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, although I think Roy will win without a run-off. I now wish I had voted for Jeff Chapman as a protest vote in the G.O.P. governor's race, but instead I marked Handel. I would like to see an Oxendine - Deal run-off for the sheer idiocy and cannibalism it would produce, but would bet instead on Oxendine - Handel. I may switch in the run off as a tactical move and not to keep supporting anyone endorsed by Sarah Palin, even for strategic reasons. Anyone but Hudgens in the insurance commissioners race, but he may win because he spent wisely on TV ads. There will surely be an August run-off on this. The two G.O.P. races I am most interested in are MacGinnitie - Kemp for G.O.P. nomination for Secretary of State and the local Margaret Hale - Tammy Gilland locally. Also the Democratic race featuring Keith Heard and Dr. Holly War

Moore's Ford events planned for Saturday || OnlineAthens.com

Moore's Ford events planned for Saturday || OnlineAthens.com

Editorial: Oconee BOE gets a lesson from public || OnlineAthens.com

Editorial: Oconee BOE gets a lesson from public || OnlineAthens.com

Prevention

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Friend -- When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk is focused on the political. What I've found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law helps their families stay healthy -- and how it reduces their costs. The first thing I tell people who ask about the Affordable Care Act is that, for moms like me, it makes our lives easier. It gives families control over their own care. And it gives us the comfort of knowing that our insurance will be there when we need it most -- especially if we get sick. Then I tell them that it gets better, but there's a lot to know. To help, this administration has set up HealthCare.gov , where folks can see customized information about how care will improve for their families. So much of what makes this law great is its emphasis on preventive care -- right now, too many people aren't getting the check-ups or the screenings they need to stay healthy. Twelve percent of kids haven't seen a

Tea Party Signs You Won't See on TV

For 316 drivers, upgrades lie too far down the road || OnlineAthens.com

For 316 drivers, upgrades lie too far down the road || OnlineAthens.com

When Oconee parks director is called to guard duty, family soldiers on || OnlineAthens.com

I salute Oconee Parks and Recreation Department John Gentry and his family for their service to our country. When Oconee parks director is called to guard duty, family soldiers on || OnlineAthens.com