Oconee County, GA Politics

I was shocked when Deal even initially considered casinos in Georgia, so it make sense he should have no spine and cave in to his hardcore conservative Christian cohorts about having an open mind about anything. Incidentally, about the only issue to be really giving Suzy Compere some true political traction in the 113th House race has been horse racing. With the addition of the new UGA equestrian facility near Bishop, the 113th may be one of the most influential horse-centric districts in Georgia (most areas of extreme North Fulton and Forsyth County notwithstanding). I for one think all potential income streams for our government should be considered. 10 years ago the notion of a Falcons scratch off card seemed pretty distant and darn near impossible. The Georgia Lottery even brings us the Bulldogs sports show on WSB-TV. Deal folds on casinos || OnlineAthens.com

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Last night I attended a fabulous fundraiser for Russell Edwards at Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast in Watkinsville with a lot of people who do not usually attend these kind of events. It was $100.00 a ticket at the door, and I attended with my son immediately after soccer practice, and we were both a hot mess. I do not usually attend these kind of gatherings either but was somewhat bothered at the distinct lack of publicity and invitations to this event. Now I am to blame as I have had to miss the most recent Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting, but I could honestly say I told a number of people to attend at the last second Thursday through the usual social media. Now given a few days notice, I am sure I could have increased the attendance even more, but that is just my very slight admonition to the folks who put this event together. Perhaps they wanted a low key event with medium turnout? PolitiFact Georgia | Congressman sides with "sexual deviants" with no vote, opp...

I will see what I can do about attaching some if not all of the membership forms. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Oconee County Cycling Organization, Membership Meeting, Mon. September 13 Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:58:22 +0000 Dear Cycling Friends: The Developmental Board of the Oconee Cycling Organization (OCCO) is pleased to announce our first membership meeting. This is an important meeting. We will we elect our first official board and chart our course for cycling advocacy in the next year. If you are interested in cycling advocacy in Oconee County, please make plans to attend: Monday, September 13th, 2010, 7:30 -8:30 PM The Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 Refreshments will be served The meeting is open only to registered members of OCCO. If you are not yet a member, this would be an ideal time to join. Annual dues are $25.00, please bring cash or check.  Or use the attached form to send your dues in. ...

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Oconee Farmers Market <oconeefm@yahoo.com> To: Oconee Farmers Market <oconeefm@yahoo.com> Sent: Fri, August 27, 2010 11:03:27 AM Subject: Oconee Farmers Market This week t here will be homemade cakes and assorted pastries, including Cuban guava pastries. Amy Shane will have a wide variety of pie selections, some old, some new, including chocolate chess, fresh blueberry, fresh scuppernong, fresh peach, fresh cherry and pecan. Sandra Bowden will have her fresh pound cakes ! We will have fresh locally grown herbs, eggplant, cucumbers,  fresh corn, okra, peaches , melons, potatoes, purple hull peas, bell peppers , jalapeno peppers , various sweet and hot peppers, figs, sprouts, basil and green onions . Sammy Hansford will have his famous fresh pork skins, fried or boiled peanuts and homemade beef and chicken jerky. Hollowed Hawk Farms will have a few Shiitake mushrooms , fresh lamb and Orange Fig jam as well as woolens f...

Oh no! Washaun Ealey arrested

Cox: Broun 'too radical' for 10th District || OnlineAthens.com

Hopefully the ramp will be functional by rush hour and not interfere with my getting to Oconee Veterans Park by 6:00 pm for soccer practice. The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > State closes ramp today

Features: Perspectives 2010 - Flagpole Magazine: Colorbearer of Athens, GA

Glad to know the road from Watkinsville to New Orleans is still running strong East Jefferson's Julian Saltaformaggio proves a road Warrior | NOLA.com

Another well written piece from Blake Aued examining the relationship between Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Lowell "Casey" Cagle and Republican nominee Nathan Deal. Cagle brushes off Deal ethics issues || OnlineAthens.com

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Oconee County Observations: Oconee County’s Zoom Bait/St. Mary’s Sewer Project... : "Sewage for Development Theme The headline that ran across the top of the page of the Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, edition of the Athens Banner-H..."

From: Rachel O'Neal Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 11:01:12 AM Subject: GNAThfest This Weekend Hey, everyone! Come on out to GNAThfest this weekend! Music starts on Friday and winds up on Sunday. There are some great musicians playing. I'll be playing on Saturday, Aug. 28th, from 5:30 - 7:30. The Brothers Marler play before me from 5:00 - 7:00, and The Normaltown Flyers will follow me starting at 8:00. Check out the GNAThfest FB page for more info... See you soon! Rachel

Just glad we are not more confused with South Carolina Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: jveit@bellsouth.net Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:01:09 +0000 Subject: [oconee] I received a phone call from News Corp. (Fox News)   The strangest thing happened last night. I have to share it. Around 10 pm the phone rang with a weird number beginning with "129". I usually don't pick up when it's not a number I recognize, but because of the late hour, I did. Young lady with a British accent greets me. Says she's Heather from News Corp. Is calling to ask me if I attended the Alvin Green event in Oconee County, and to ask my opinion. Well, for those that don't know it, Alvin Green is the controversial Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina. I recognized immediately that she was confusing Oconee County, Georgia with Oconee County, South Carolina.I also recognize immediately that she Googled Oconee County Democrats and came up with my name and n...

Don't violate the dress code if you attend this Titans game versus Arabia Mountain Friday night in Bogart - apparently the new administration is not real keen on face painting either North Oconee High School

Peanut Politics: Georgia On the Brink?: Facing a Tide of Voter Anger, Ga Democrats Looks to Channel It, while Ga Republicans looks to Dodge it

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:11:10 -0400 From: ugademocrats@GMAIL.COM Subject: Meeting TONIGHT with Russell Edwards! To: YDEM-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Hey Young Dems! Don't forget that we will be meeting TONIGHT at 6:15pm in MLC 148. Congressional candidate Russell Edwards will be joining us to discuss his campaign for the 10th district. In addition to FREE PIZZA, free parking is available in the Tate Center Deck after 6pm. RSVP here: http://tiny.cc/firstmtg Bring your friends & questions for discussion! -- Young Democrats of UGA/ACC UGADemocrats@gmail.com Post Office Box 2530 Athens, GA 30612

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Committee to hear from field coordinator || OnlineAthens.com

This blog is all a-twitter over the investigation from the GBI . Good reporting as usual from Merritt. Seems people are pissed off about something in Barrow County.

Couple bound for war-torn nations || OnlineAthens.com

Annual exhibit launches Friday || OnlineAthens.com

You can ask a question of either of the candidates for Governor here, like, for instance, why Nathal Deal continues to stonewall on releasing his tax records. Questions - GA Gov-

Barnes wants Deal to debate, reveal income | The Augusta Chronicle

Oconee County parents who put their kids in the public school system ought to take this survey and let the folks at the Board of Education and down on School Street in Watkinsville know what you think of their calendar. School System Calendar Survey

This well written article from Moultrie has absolutely nothing to do with Oconee County although I would certainly invite the McGaritys to check out a few listings out here whether in Crystal Hills or wherever. Something tells me they will opt for a slightly closer location to campus. Welcome back Greg. McGaritys heading to Georgia

Perhaps we should put "Whitehall" in the golf tournament name instead? I am glad they are coming back, even with a shorter name for the next level of elite golfers. One of them won on the big boys tour this past weekend. More seriously, various local business interests have been plotting and scheming to get their hands on the kind of gold returns that Stadion did share with local non-profits ever since the idea was first floated for this tourney almost 10 years ago now. This online ticket designation charity function is and was a very cool idea, and I wholeheartedly endorse the local business sponsoring the tourney through '11. Stadion re-ups with local Nationwide stop || OnlineAthens.com

Republicans hot, cold on Constitution | ajc.com

Good quotes by Henry Norman, but what about some Scouts or Scout Masters? They may or they may not participate? Scouts may help clean Watkinsville Cemetery || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: Deal Carried 12 of 13 Oconee County Precincts in August Runoff, Final Figures Show

Love it when I can cast aspersions on a Kiwi coming to town before (?) he even gets here. We welcome Watkinsville investors no matter where they come from, or if they sold out on American Apparel before they went belly up. I did not even know they were in trouble. SPY: Eric Watson moves on from cardies to cows as Sardinia beckons - Entertainment - NZ Herald News

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Tired of political robocalls? Not as much as this Loganville woman | ajc.com

I hope the Oconee County Sheriff's Department gets the dates and location together before any other forays into the media realm with this training. Class teaches skills to deal with danger || OnlineAthens.com

Perspectives 2010 back with a twist || OnlineAthens.com