Oconee County, GA Politics

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:19:52 -0700 From: info@roy2010.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: REMINDER: Please join us September 8   Dear Dan, Just a reminder about our fundraiser tomorrow night from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  We hope that you will be able to join us. To RSVP, please contact James Cornelius at 678-626-2020 or james.cornelius@roy2010.com . Sincerely, Roy 2010 ...

Friend -- With Labor Day behind us, today marks the traditional start of the final stretch of campaign season. We've got a lot of work left ahead of us, but I want to make sure you know exactly where we are -- and where we're heading over the next 56 days. So I recorded a campaign update at OFA HQ to illustrate what you've helped build -- and to show you why we think the pundits are missing a key part of the story of 2010. Watch the update , and then please make a donation of $5 or more to help execute our Vote 2010 plan: Republicans believe they have a lot of reasons to feel optimistic this fall. They have made it clear what their goal is -- take control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and roll back everything we've accomplished so far. Of the hundreds of races, control of both chambers could come down to just a few key contests decided by a handful of votes. That's where you come in. Barack Obama was only elected president becaus...

University of Georgia All American wide receiver Adriel Jeremiah “A. J.” Green did not play in the Bulldogs opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, and the reason is ostensibly because of an ongoing NCAA investigation of whether Green sold a game-worn autographed number 8 jersey of his for $1,000.00, probably on the online auction site Ebay. Green supposedly has not fessed up to the online sale yet. The Summerville, South Carolina native is very much needed to play this week against his home state South Carolina Gamecock football team of Coach Steve Spurrier, according to most football analysts. None of this speculation has been substantiated or corroborated elsewhere, but the University of Georgia Athletic Association attorneys are involved with the investigation, according to consistent denials for comment from UGA coach Mark Richt. Initial reports concerned Green's attendance at a party in South Beach part of Miami, Florida at an agent's behest, but the Georgia wide receive...

Oconee Commissioners Meet - WGAU Local News on 1340wgau.com

An Evening Celebrating 18th Century Naturalist William Bartram Art Exhibition - Book Sales and Signings - Readings - Reception Friday, September 24, 2010,  6 - 8 PM Anthony Shoals by Philip Juras Program features two new books: Bartram's Living Legacy: The Travels and the Nature of the South , edited by Dorinda G. Dallmeyer, and The Flower Seeker: An Epic Poem of William Bartram by Philip Lee Williams. The covers of both books, as well as a generous insert of color reproductions in the Dallmeyer book, are the work of landscape artist Philip Juras. A show of his work, Searching for Bartram's Wilderness: Studies from the Field , will open that evening at OCAF as well. The evening will include book sales courtesy of Byhalia Books, book signings, readings by the authors, and a reception.  A website about the books can be found at www.bartramproject.com . All three of the participants will be on hand to speak and sign books. Dorinda G. Dallmey...

Watkinsville city council member Toby Smith is a good representative for our community in this parade of young leaders Bright Star: Toby Smith || OnlineAthens.com

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 06:15:37 -0700 From: info@roy2010.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: This Labor Day   Dear Dan, On this Labor Day holiday, one in ten Georgians is out of work, and many others who work hard and play by the rules every day are experiencing tough times and are worried about their family's future. While our country is in difficult times, Georgians are facing greater pain than most. Without question, Georgia's next governor will inherit the difficult task of steering our state out of this mess. When I was Governor, we experienced a similar economic downturn after September 11th.  I was forced to make difficult decisions and prio...

I agree that spot zoning will not be in Watkinsville or Oconee County's best interests Hansford and Branton: Don't spot-zone Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

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.russelledwards...

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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...

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 H...