Oconee County, GA Politics

Begin forwarded message: From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation < info@ocaf.com > Date: October 16, 2010 11:00:06 AM EDT To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: Tuesday Evening - Gallery Talk with Philip Juras at OCAF Reply-To: info@ocaf.com Having trouble viewing this email? Click here GALLERY TALK WITH PHILIP JURAS Searching for Bartram's Wilderness: Studies from the Field Please Join us on Tuesday, October 19 at 6 PM in the OCAF Members' Gallery for a Gallery Talk with Philip Juras Philip Juras will discuss how the subjects of his paintings in this exhibition are significant both in terms of William Bartram's Travels and his own interest in ecology, history, and of course painting. He will talk about the experience of traveling and painting these works in the field (from the coast of South Carolina to the North Carolina mountains, to the Mississippi River), and a bit about how field painting fits in with ...

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A-C leaders to reps: Drop the unanimity rule || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee contending for land protection project || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I know many of you are volunteering for this campaign, giving time that is hard to come by. I know you're also giving what you can afford to fuel our work, even though that's also hard for so many. But you believe in what the President is trying to do to move this country forward. And we believe in you. Thank you again, Joe Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This email was sent to: oconeedemo.crats@blogger.com Change Email Address | Unsubscribe

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Nathan Deal the congressman aiding Nathan Deal the constituent

Election results will spell trouble for GOP

ADL condemns state lawmaker&#8217;s &#8217;shoot to kill&#8217; solution to illegal immigration

Watkinsville council censures store for underage alcohol sale || OnlineAthens.com

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I’m/We Are Voting for Carol Porter — Peach Pundit

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Team finds bullets, casings at lynch site || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: Oconee Farmers Market Postpones Closing : "A Tree-O of Four The Oconee Farmers Market, originally scheduled to close this weekend after the Oconee Chamber Fall Festival, will remain o..."

The Editor's Desk || OnlineAthens.com

Nathan Deal Answers Ethics Questions

Report: Nathan Deal asked home county to work on road near his business | savannahnow.com

Support Nathan Deal and turn Georgia into one giant landfill Deal, staff pushed for landfill project

Remember, some Georgia Republicans do not want to use science to possibly cure diseases, RIGHT HERE IN GEORGIA!!!! Metro Atlanta is now ground zero in stem cell debate

Sleazy, sleazier, sleaziest? Nathan Deal lobbied for landfill | ajc.com

The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > Watkinsville Council suspends J&B Foods package license

AP Investigation: Candidate Nathan Deal lobbied state on landfill | The Augusta Chronicle

Well written editorial from the student run independent newspaper at the University of Georgia. Corruption wins for Nathan Deal | The Red and Black

I will be there October 29. And I never bought beer or wine at JB's that just got suspended in Watkinsville by the City Council last night for selling to a minor anyhow. Alcohol license OK'd for popular grocery || OnlineAthens.com

Begin forwarded message: From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation < info@ocaf.com > Date: October 13, 2010 6:00:27 PM EDT To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: Tickets Now on Sale for Wine Fest! Reply-To: info@ocaf.com     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 & a local brewery. A silent auction & 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 Tavola! 2.     Barberito's Southwestern Grille and Cantina 3...

Friend -- Two years ago, I met 10 of you. Just before I accepted our party's nomination in front of 80,000 people in Denver, I spoke with 10 grassroots supporters who had won a trip to meet me backstage. I still remember the time we spent together -- because these are the people, like you, who stood with me in 2008, and got me through the tough fights since. But we face another test on November 2nd that will say a lot about our future -- and I need you by my side again. A Supreme Court decision I strongly disagree with has shifted the balance of power in our elections from folks like you to giant corporations. Their massive spending on attack ads could have a real impact on who represents you at all levels of government. Only supporters like you -- and all the work you are doing -- are standing in their way. This may be our toughest fight yet. So next week, just 11 days before the elections, I want to meet three supporters like you backstage at a rally in Las Vegas...

Report: Nathan Deal lobbied attorney general for landfill clearance

You should attend this show this evening Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:42:13 -0400 Subject: [oconee] A concert to benefit Russell Edwards' campaign   Tonight several great musicians (such as Patterson Hood) and bands (The Packway Handle Band, among others) will be performing at a concert to raise money and get out the vote for Russell Edwards, the UGA law school grad and former public school teacher who is working hard to defeat Paul Broun, Jr. The show is at Last Call, a bar in Athens that's a couple of doors down from Junkman's Daughter's Brother on Clayton. (450 East Clayton) The concert features Patterson Hood of The Drive-By Truckers, Futurebirds (acoustic), The Packway Handle Band, Booray, Matt Mickinney of The Incredible Sandwich and special guests! Tickets are $10. The show starts at 9. Hope to see you! Pat and Neal Priest __._,_.___

Oconee commission sets up ethics board || OnlineAthens.com

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Nathan Deal dodges more questions about his sleazy behavior after a debate last night Your morning jolt: Nathan Deal’s quick exit from the Temple debate

Nathan Deal in bed with Georgia Power? Say it ain't so, Nathan! HOPE of Georgia - 10/13/2010

Expert on Maya to address end of days || OnlineAthens.com

Around Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Police still searching for arsonist || OnlineAthens.com

This is one of the more pathetic episodes in a long history of overblown political fiascoes in Athens and Oconee County. First I have to add the disclaimers. I do work for attorney and 5th district Athens-Clarke County commission candidate Dave Hudgins, but am not working on his campaign, nor do I live or vote in the 5th District. Second I have known and worked with Jared Bailey at least 20 and maybe closer to 30 years in the Athens music scene and AthFest. Third I coach the 10 year old son of Bailey's girlfriend and have known her possibly longer than Jared and been to their house (not all that far from mine) on numerous occasions. This story by Dave Marr did reveal several interesting facts that I did not know, including the police report in Watkinsville. We are a tight knit community and do notice when people are taking photos or hanging out in the woods near our houses. The following paragraph illustrates the small town nature of Watkinsville and the fact that I broke the r...

Book on county's Fall Festival years in the making || OnlineAthens.com

Cheap eats for the kids? Heck yes News » Barberitos Celebrates Ten-Cent Taco Tuesday on October 12

For my running friends: Scarecrow 5K Announces Totally Running as Presenting Sponsor -New Running Store Will Offer Pre-Race Discounts to Registrants- -Runners and Walkers Welcome at October 16 Race- WATKINSVILLE, Ga., October 8 – The Scarecrow 5K, Oconee County’s oldest road race, is pleased to announce that specialty running store Totally Running will be the presenting sponsor for the race this year. Totally Running opened its local store in August between the Kroger and Home Depot off of Epps Bridge Parkway. It is the first multi-brand specialty running store in Oconee County and greater Athens, and offers a diverse selection of running shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as custom gait analysis and a knowledgeable staff that help runners make shoe choices that improve their stride and reduce chances of injury. The store also includes a wide selection of soccer shoes and apparel. “We are thrilled to have Totally Running available to local runners and to have them as a pa...

Friend -- President Obama has been all around the country lately, getting folks fired up for the November elections. Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the President will be at a unique event -- a town hall-style meeting at George Washington University including folks who cast ballots for the very first time in 2008. Watch online here, starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern: http://www.barackobama.com/live/ I'm looking forward to taking part myself -- this will be a great way to get ready for these final three weeks. Thanks, Jeremy Jeremy Bird Deputy Director Organizing for America P.S. -- OFA supporters will also be watching the webcast at Commit to Vote House Parties all over the country. If you haven't already, please RSVP to attend one near you. Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's co...

Oconee County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

Once upon a time not all that long ago Calls Creek running through Harris Shoals Park in Watkinsville was one of the more polluted streams in the area. Recently the Watkinsville City Council and city hired engineers have made plans to try and shore up the crumbling stream bank and take other steps to revitalize the area with SPLOST funds. It is highly commendable of the University of Georgia law students to wade into the real world experience of getting their feet and hands wet with practical applications of the Georgia code to our waterways. UGA law students testing the waters with real-world Environmental lessons || OnlineAthens.com

Concert to benefit Edwards Wednesday || OnlineAthens.com

Dr. Paul Broun is afraid to debate an up and coming Democratic star like Russell Edwards because the Doctor knows he will get his clock cleaned by the challenger. Editorial: Voters should get a Broun-Edwards debate || OnlineAthens.com

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Georgia Report: RGA has spent $3.2 million to stop Roy Barnes | Political Insider

District by District: Another Tough Week for House Republicans | DCCC

The Fix - The 17th Amendment resurfaces as a campaign issue

Deal’s federal taxes baffling | ajc.com

A Karen Handel campaigner declares himself for Roy Barnes | Political Insider

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Emblematic of the cluelessness of the county and the people who once lived/moved here, these letters need to be preserved in a permanent facility where they can deal with such antiquities. Oconee debating fate of old documents discovered in county storage || OnlineAthens.com

Roy Barnes cancels Sunday schedule after daughter, two grandkids in crash

Cobb County teen critical after crash | ajc.com

The Priests house is in the narrow area of an Athens mailing address in Oconee County, this near the newer shopping centers near the border of Clarke and Oconee counties. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:39:04 -0400 Subject: [oconee] A second "Sustainability Showcase"   Hello everyone concerned with our future The Oconee Democrats are gearing up for another "Sustainability Showcase" -- two weeks from today. The event will take place from 3 to 5 on Sunday, October 24th. See the information below about this fun and informative event that showcases Democrats' concern for the environment, green jobs, and the increased national security that comes from greater independence from oil and the electric grid. If you can help that day, please let me know. We'll have informational stations set up -- and we could use drivers willing to ferry people in their hybrid or bio-diesel cars. More than 100 people attended...

Broun sets series of town meetings || OnlineAthens.com

Edwards: Send responsible leadership to D.C. || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- When the dust settles after election night, we'll wake up to one of two realities. Democrats in Congress could return to Washington to continue moving America forward. Or this fall's crop of extremist Republican candidates could be in charge, unafraid to shut down the government or jam up the gears of progress. We have 23 days until Election Day -- and the reality we'll face the morning of November 3rd is still in our hands. If you want to have a say in that outcome, join other OFA supporters in making calls to voters using our newly revamped call tool. We have an ambitious goal -- reach out to voters 15 million times before the elections -- but this is what it takes to ensure Democrats keep fighting for change. Use our new call tool to reach out to 10 voters today? Thousands of OFA volunteers and organizers are already making calls all around the country -- but we can't sit on the sidelines and hope their work is enough. We've incor...

Plum Creek benefits local nonprofits || OnlineAthens.com