Oconee County, GA Politics

Oconee County Observations: Gilland, Guest, Huckaby Top Fundraisers Among Ocon... : "Compere Form a No Show Tammy Gilland raised and spent more than $13,000 in her unsuccessful attempt to unseat Margaret Hale in the July 20 O..."

Friend -- "This is a threat to our democracy...And if we just stand by and allow the special interests to silence anybody who's got the guts to stand up to them, our country's going to be a very different place." That's what the President just said about the Chamber of Commerce, a right-wing group spending $75 million to beat Democrats this fall, and reportedly taking money from foreign corporations -- some even owned by foreign governments. These groups are trying to buy our elections, backing candidates who want to tear down everything that makes the middle class strong in this country: things like Medicare, Social Security, even the minimum wage. Donations are pouring in from the President's and First Lady's notes this week, but we all need to do what we can to stop this threat to our democracy. Will you chip in $3 right now? Your gift will be matched by a fellow supporter who is just as dedicated as you are. There's no cavalry to h...

Sent: Fri, October 8, 2010 9:06:35 AM Subject: Saturday's market Hi Everyone, This week the Oconee Farmers Market will have: Raspberry muffins, pecan amd apple pies, peach cobbler and Coca Cola chocolate cake Decorated gourds and recycled jewelry Grass Fed Senepol beef greens galore plus sprouts, cut flowers, and organic coffee, lamb, jams, woolens, and sheep's milk soap, and possibly holiday soaps, shiitake mushrooms, and much more Please come out and join us on this beautiful Fall Saturday.  Fresh, hot coffee is always free. Have a great weekend Thank you for your patronage. Debbie Beese Acting market manager

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE October 13, 2010  CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD PRESENTATION MINUTES 1.   September 8, 2010 APPEARANCES 1.   Andrew Terris – business license – Sudord Consulting, LLC – 1061 Simonton Drive 2.   Amanda Dyer – business license – Amanda D. Dyer, Ph.D., Inc. – 47 Greensboro Highway 3.   Bryan Ogletree- building permit – 1350 sq. ft. garage w/bonus room and replace existing decks on                                  existing house 4.   Jim Dukes – business license – JCD Recycling and Bargain Center – 1401 Greensboro Highway   ADMINISTRATION 1.                   September 30, 2010 Reconciliation Reports – General Fund and SPLOST MAYOR’S REPORT C...

Friend -- I come into this election with clear eyes. I am proud of all we have achieved together, but I am mindful of all that remains to be done. I know some out there are frustrated by the pace of our progress. I want you to know I'm frustrated, too. But with so much riding on the outcome of this election, I need everyone to get in this game. Neither one of us is here because we thought it would be easy. Making change is hard. It's what we've said from the beginning. And we've got the lumps to show for it. The fight this fall is as critical as any this movement has taken on together. And if we are serious about change, we need to fight as hard as we ever have. The very special interests who have stood in the way of change at every turn want to put their conservative allies in control of Congress. And they're doing it with the help of billionaires and corporate special interests underwriting shadowy campaign ads. If they succeed, they will not stop...

I live in North Georgia. I am obviously a Democratic party supporter. However, I do not want one party or one region of the state to dominate our State's infrastructure. Get out the vote Macon, Albany, Tifton, Cordele, Columbus, Waycross, Valdosta, Moultrie and Dublin, or it is the end of any direct influence on Georgia's governmental policy. I think Savannah and Dublin would remain relatively Democratic, but North Georgia residents need to realize that power concentrated up yonder is not a good thing for them either. I got the power! | Blogs.OnlineAthens.com

Students Investigate 1946 Monroe Lynching

Verizon Launches 4G LTE in Atlanta and Athens Metropolitan Areas by the End of the Year - MarketWatch

Another well written letter from Dr. John English of Oconee County, former UGA journalism professor English: No clowning; vote for Edwards || OnlineAthens.com

Perhaps this can inspire a little movement toward finding some degree of "who done it" in the last mass lynching in America Editorial: Moore's Ford work will 'bend toward justice' || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: Trader Joe’s Opening in Oconee County in Storefron... : "One Mystery Solved Trader Joe’s is scheduled to open its first Georgia store outside the metro-Atlanta area on Oct. 29 in a 12,100 square-fo..."

  2     0     1     0 Tickets Are Now On Sale Sunday, October 24, 3 - 6 PM An afternoon not to be missed with 34 restaurants & beverage suppliers, 7 wineries, package stores and a local brewery. A silent auction and raffle with original artwork, pottery, vacation properties and airline tickets. Live music with Jeff Soileau and Marty Winkler, all in the lush Ashford Manor gardens in Watkinsville. Last year's event was one of the best yet. To see a video of Wine Fest 2009, click here   Restaurants 1.     A Talova! 2.     Barberito's Southwestern Grille and Cantina 3.     Big City Bread Café 4.     Buffalo's Southwest Café 5.     Chops 'n Hops 6.     Casa Mia 7.     Café Marigold 8.     DePalma's Italian Cafe 9. ...

If you want to know about the potential expansion of Harris Shoals Park or other future growth of Watkinsville parks and services, I would suggest attending this meeting at 6:00 pm this evening at the Watkinsville Community Center. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. FYI – feel free to share this blogs, websites or twitter if you have the time or inclination. From: Joe Walter [mailto:mayor@cityofwatkinsville.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 9:17 AM To: Brian Brodrick; smokelink127@gmail.com; Purcell, Samantha; henry norman; Toby Smith Subject: SPLOST Public Information Meeting All, Don't forget tonight, October 06, is the City's "Public SPLOST Information Session".  The program begins at 6:00 PM and will be held in the Community Center.  Carter Engineering will be the program's primary presenter.  Will be good information for all who attend. Joe

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Public SPLOST Information Meeting----City of Watkinsville Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:33:08 -0400 From: mayor@cityofwatkinsville.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Dan   Just a reminder that at 6:00 PM tonight the City is holding an information session for residents of the City on our SPLOST program.  Thought you might be interested in attending. It will take place in the Community Center on VFW.  Hope you are doing well.  All pretty good on this end.  Take care.   Joe

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: Toby@tag-cpa.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:03:42 -0400 Subject: Watkinsville SPLOST Meeting Dan,   I hope all is well. The Mayor and Council are holding an informational session tonight at 6 p.m. on our SPLOST program with a specific focus on the plans for Harris Shoals Park. Our engineering firm, Carter Engineering, will be the primary presenter. The meeting will be held at City Hall/Community Center at 6:00 p.m.  We want to inform the public and seek feedback on the plans.   I apologize for the last minute email, but I knew you would be interested in the topic if you were available. I hope you can make it.   Thanks,   William T. (Toby) Smith, CPA/CVA Shareholder Director of Financial Reporting and Assurance Services   706-546.1422 (main) x 1109 toby@tag-cpa.com    

Another well written letter from the current chair of the Oconee County Democratic Committee demonstrating why Nathan Deal will be a bad decision to lead Georgia. Veit: Deal unfit for governor's office || OnlineAthens.com

Mormons moving to Oconee County. Does this mean we will see more white shirted, black tied men biking up and down Simonton Bridge? Regional Mormon hub calls Oconee home || OnlineAthens.com

Veterans deserve every honor we give them, and tickets to a High School football game should just be a start of the freebies for those who served our country. Veterans honored at Oconee County football game || OnlineAthens.com

Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.  To: oconee@yahoogroups.com  From: ppriest@charter.net  Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 15:49:32 -0400  Subject: [oconee] October book: Frankenstein  Our October book for the discussion group sponsored by the Oconee  Democrats is fun (well, and sad, too): "Frankenstein."  Here's some info about the book below.  Thanks!  Pat Priest  P.S. Take time to get out the vote so we can sweep out Paul Broun, Jr.!  ----------------------------------  October 27  The community book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will discuss  Mary Shelley's classic "Frankenstein" for its October book.   First published anonymously in 1818, the book is considered one of the  earliest works of science fiction. Some critics contend that the book  is an allegory of the French Revolution. Most see it as a cautionary  tale about science and ethics.  ...

Friend -- I've always said that 2008 was an amazing journey. But nothing from that election struck me more than seeing so many giving their time and lending their voices because they were ready for change. Two years ago, in state after state -- no matter where I went -- I saw grandmothers out canvassing, college kids traveling to swing states and sleeping on gymnasium floors, and people using their lunch breaks to make a few more calls. So many got involved for the very first time, each one bringing others along with them. It was inspiring to witness. Now, Barack and I need you to help show that energy again. Because this is such a critical moment, a group of grassroots donors are ready to match any contribution you can give. Across the country, teachers and firefighters, truckers and nurses have made pledges of support hoping to inspire you to take the next step. Because of them, a $3 contribution will become $6. Donate today and answer your fellow supporter's p...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Board of Education Announces Wayne B... : "One More to Come The Oconee County Board of Education this evening officially selected Wayne Bagley from among three finalists to fill the P..."

Replacement named for Post 5 board seat in Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- This Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, First Lady Michelle Obama is going to join OFA supporters for a Vote 2010 update -- and I wanted to make sure you got the invitation to listen in. She'll talk about the work we've all been doing together and the importance of volunteering in the final four weeks before the November elections. RSVP to join her. With just 29 days left until the elections -- and early voting already underway in several states -- we're in the final stretch of our Vote 2010 campaign. And with so little time until November 2nd, this update with Michelle Obama will be an exciting way to get motivated for the work we have left to accomplish together. Please RSVP to join the First Lady on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time: http://my.barackobama.com/MichelleUpdate Thanks, Mitch Mitch Stewart Director Organizing for America Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 Sou...

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Resent-From: ccdcnm1@clarkedemocrats.com From: Karen Solheim < ccdc.communications@gmail.com > Date: October 3, 2010 7:11:15 PM EDT To: ccdcnm1@clarkedemocrats.com Subject: CCDC Fwd: AAD notice for Saturday, 10.09.10 Dear CCDC members and friends, Please read the email below about the AAD (Athens Area Democrats ) breakfast next Saturday, October 9, beginning at 9 a.m.  at Brett's Restaurant. Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Vice Chair for Communications =============================== THIS  EMAIL IS TO REMIND YOU THAT BRETT'S IS NOT NORMALLY OPEN FOR BREAKFAST. THEY OPEN AND PREPARE THE BREAKFAST JUST FOR OUR MEETING. THEREFORE, WE MUST GIVE THEM A REASONABLY CAREFUL NUMBER TO EXPECT. IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO PAY THE $10. WHILE WE DO ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME JUST FOR THE PROGRAM, THIS IS A BREAKFAST MEETING. THERE IS LIMITED SPACE. IT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR WALK-INS. ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, AT 9:00...

While this is great, I think this should be an advertisement as well Fitness camp set for Veterans Park || OnlineAthens.com

What about Art Masters? What about Maison Bleu? There were many equally deserving businesses now closed in Watkinsville worthy of equal news coverage Watkinsville store needs new owner || OnlineAthens.com

"Members of the Clarke County Democrats are supporting my write in campaign for the 46th State Senate district. Tell your friends to write me in as a protest against Republican misrule of the State," said Dr. David Jarrett on his Facebook page Sunday. He will be running against three term incumbent Republican Bill Cowsert. Whether this is strictly symbolic or will actually count for something depends on whether or not Dr. Jarrett registered his write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State's office by the deadline in June I believe.  A check of the Secretary of State's website Sunday indicated no opposition for Cowsert, so any votes for Jarrett will not be counted.  Jarrett subsequently indicated that he had not officially registered his write-in candidacy with any official election officers at either the state or local level by the deadline Dr. Jarrett is a practicing psychiatrist and addiction counselor in Athens-Clarke County. 

The Oconee County Library has created an online survey to help improve its children's area. Parents and patrons are encouraged to visit  http://bit.ly/oclsurvey  to make their opinions known. All surveys are anonymous.    Chelsie Wicker 

Editorial: Broun's joking makes Georgia laughingstock || OnlineAthens.com