Oconee County, GA Politics

BOE finalists talk job, finance issues || OnlineAthens.com

My understanding is that there is a small rebellion brewing amongst the North Oconee HS students and some parents from the heavy handed tactics of the current administration, and this Facebook page is merely a symptom of that displeasure. Remember the Titans previous principal was extremely popular with the students and parents Facebook page mocking principal is taken offline || OnlineAthens.com

Subject: Oconee Farmers Market This week t here will be homemade cakes . Amy Shane will have a wide variety of pie selections, some old, some new, including chocolate, fresh peach, fresh cherry and apple-pecan muffins. 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 . Fresh made jams and jellies. Don't forget about our farm fresh eggs and Johnson Dairy Milk and Greek Yogurt. We will have ornamental plants , transplant-able vegetables, blooming perennials and annuals ,  potted flowers  and fresh cut flowers . Head of the Meadow Farms will be selling grass fed beef. So come on out and pick up some locally grown, fresh goodness. Don't forget to tell a friend or neighbor. Karl Berg 706-215-7385 www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  and http://www.apvoc.com/

Barnes says Deal's release of tax returns gives incomplete picture  | ajc.com

Another well written letter from Dr. Robert Wyatt, a member of the Oconee County Democratic Committee Wyatt: Broun thwarting science || OnlineAthens.com

Happy to support pottery at my second favorite Georgia arts place called Callanwolde, especially with someone who learned their artistry and trade in Watkinsville. Love of pottery shapes long Callanwolde career  | ajc.com

Dear Friends in Clarke and Oconee Counties,   As we head into the November midterm elections, voters in Georgia's 10 th  Congressional District will be faced with the prospect of extending the term of our current U.S. Representative, Republican Paul Broun Jr., a favorite of the Tea Parties and the John Birch Society, who first gained national attention for himself and our district by comparing President Obama to Adolf Hitler.    Because of his purported ideological opposition to “Big Government,” he has refused to seek federal funds that would benefit our small businesses and schools and has fought against regulation of the banking industry. We think our district deserves better.    The Oglethorpe County Democratic Party throws its wholehearted support behind Democrat Russell Edwards , who urges us to work together to send responsible leadership to Washington.    Read more about Russell’s campaign platform at his website,  www.russelledwardsforcongress.com .   Please join the Ogle

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  Dear reader of the amazing Oconee Politics blog, Our campaign to send responsible leadership to Congress is in full swing. Over the past month, we’ve hired key staff and worked to share our message with voters of all backgrounds and walks of life, making 1,472 phone calls in just the past week. I am proud to have received endorsements from the Georgia Association of Educators, the AFL-CIO, and community leaders throughout northeast Georgia. Our work has only just begun -- in the coming weeks, we’ll hire additional field organizers, full-service media and polling firms, and we’ll spread our message across the 10th district through various media advertisements. It’s time for our district to send responsible leadership to Congress. We need a representative who will fight to create jobs in our community and support our schools, and we need your support. We have less than two months left to take the fight to Paul Broun, Jr., and we need volunteers to help us spread our mes

ALL NEW POTTERY INVENTORY ARRIVING EVERY WEEK! Dear Dan, There have been a lot of new pottery pieces delivered to Perspectives 2010: Georgia Pottery Invitational this week. The current number of  pieces in the gym and galleries is close to 5,800 individual pieces of pottery. Perspectives closes on September 15, so you'll want to make more time to come out and see all the new items. It's a real treat for the senses! MARISE FRANSOLINO Gallery Talk: Michael Pitts Saturday, Sept 4, 2 pm - Free OCAF Art Center, Main Gallery Ceramic enthusiasts can expand their pottery proficiency in a "walk-about" gallery talk in the two exhibition galleries. Michael Pitts, a local Georgia potter with 40 years of experience will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about the pieces on exhibit. For a complete list of events click HERE .

Dear Cycling Friends: The Developmental Board of the Oconee County Cycling Organization (OCCO) is pleased to announce our first membership meeting. This is an important meeting, and we encourage you to attend. Monday, September 13th, 2010 7:30-8:30 PM The Oconee County Library Auditorium 1080 Experiment Station Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 We will provide refreshments and present an overview of our accomplishments to-date. Also, the OCCO Membership will elect our first official Board of Directors 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. Pass along this info to your friends as well! The meeting is open to registered members of OCCO. If you are not yet a member, the meeting would be an ideal time to join. Annual dues are $25.00, so please bring cash or check. Are you interested in becoming a board member? If so, contact me at tonyglenn@gmail.com and

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Sounds like Mr. Deal should have run for State School Board chair instead of Governor Deal: Promote kids midyear if ready || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- Last night President Obama marked the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the President said, the struggle for peace is not over, but the progress we've made is undeniable. This moment also represents a promise kept. As a candidate, President Obama laid out a vision for this country -- and bringing our troops home from Iraq was a defining part of that vision. It was one of the reasons that all of us knocked on doors, made phone calls, and voted. Keeping that promise is important, not only for our brave women and men in uniform, but also for their loved ones, and for all Americans who have hoped and prayed for a resolution to this war. Please take a moment to watch the President's speech if you missed it last night: Watch the President's Oval Office address: http://my.barackobama.com/IraqAddress Thanks, Mitch Stewart Director Organizing for America Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430

Nathan Deal --fiscal conservative???? or typical Washingtonian?? | AthensTalks.com

Any Iowa politicos wanna go? Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:49:18 -0400 From: noreply@noreply.com To: DANMATT@HOTMAIL.COM Subject: Harkin Steak Fry Message body I am proud to welcome back to Iowa this year's guests for the Steak Fry  - David Axelrod and David Plouffe.  On Sunday, September 12th from 1:00-4:00pm we'll gather once again at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Indianola for food, fun and good conversation. Get your ticket for the 33rd Harkin Steak Fry today! Ruth and I are thrilled that Iowans will have a chance to hear from two of the nation's smartest political strategists.  Not only did David Axelrod and David Plouffe build a stellar presidential campaign in 2008, they both have tremendous experience in Iowa. David Axelrod served as Senior Advisor to the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition and Senior Strategist to Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency.  From 1988-200

Book ties Broun to fringe groups || OnlineAthens.com

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Members of OCAF group say if you can imagine it, you can write it || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- Tonight marks the end of the American combat mission in Iraq. As a candidate for this office, I pledged to end this war responsibly. And, as President, that is what I am doing. Since I became Commander-in-Chief, we've brought home nearly 100,000 U.S. troops. We've closed or turned over to Iraq hundreds of our bases. As Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, our commitment to a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant Iraq continues. Under Operation New Dawn, a transitional force of U.S. troops will remain to advise and assist Iraqi forces, protect our civilians on the ground, and pursue targeted counterterrorism efforts. By the end of next year, consistent with our agreement with the Iraqi government, these men and women, too, will come home. Ending this war is not only in Iraq's interest -- it is in our own. Our nation has paid a huge price to put Iraq's future in the hands of its people. We have sent our men and women in uniform to make enormous sacrifices.

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Athletic honors for former super || OnlineAthens.com

Steve King of Iowa gives Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota and Paul Broun of Georgia a run for Congressional Douchebag of the Year Campbell confronts King at town hall meeting, asks for debate

Watkinsville authors' work includes The Tree That Owns Itself and Other Adventure Tales from Out of the Past Georgia Center for Book names 25 books kids should read | accessAtlanta

Buy a ticket to the game and join me and my son on the 600 level of Sanford Stadim Bulldogs nearing sellout of opener | UGA sports blog

Dear Friend, I'm Ann Marie Habershaw -- and as the chief operating officer here, I know you don't normally hear from me. But this election season, we're putting together one of the most ambitious campaign programs in American political history. We've never had this much staff on the ground in a non-presidential election, and we're doing everything we can to reach out to the 15 million people who voted for the first time in 2008 -- and get them back to the polls this fall. Such an ambitious program isn't cheap -- we know our Vote 2010 plan will cost at least $50 million. From office space, to salaries for field organizers, to ads and mail pieces -- the expenses add up. And, right now, looking at our budgets and projections, we don't yet have enough. Tomorrow, August 31st, is the third-quarter fundraising deadline for federal elections, and we're just $242,000 short of our goal for this month. That's why I'm writing to you today. Can

The Oconee County campus of the Gainesville State College campus suffers another cutback to their parking situation “Lot G” closed by Oconee County officials : The Voice

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Local check does well. Academy of Chefs inducts McCook || OnlineAthens.com

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Audubon to hear about river pollution || OnlineAthens.com