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Sheriff Clarence Dupnik news conference part 2 - Tucson shootings Gabrie...

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Sheriff Clarence Dupnik news conference part 1 - Tucson shootings Gabrie...

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An exiting Sonny Perdue and his regrets over the state’s mental health woes

Sonny gets an F from me on his policies regarding transportation, water, natural resources, mental health, jobs, and agriculture. He gets a C on attracting the movie industry here. An exiting Sonny Perdue and his regrets over the state’s mental health woes

Talking ourselves into tragedy

Talking ourselves into tragedy

Arizona Rep. Giffords shot, at least 5 killed  | ajc.com

Still waiting for some comment out of Sarah Palin about this Congresswoman who was in cross hairs on the former Alaskan governor's PAC website. Arizona Rep. Giffords shot, at least 5 killed | ajc.com

Warriors' Green resigns || OnlineAthens.com

Warriors' Green resigns || OnlineAthens.com

Athens native starring in Showtime’s ‘Shameless’ with William H. Macy, Joan Cusack

Athens native starring in Showtime’s ‘Shameless’ with William H. Macy, Joan Cusack

Scenes from an opening at OCAF with Dr. Roy Ward and friends

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Oconee County is full of some amazing artists and equally interesting individuals, and the artist celebrated this evening is all that and then some. We are equally blessed to have a venue to display the great locally nurtured creativity such as the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation and their intimate 34 School Street. Tonight was one of those wonderful gatherings of like-minded individuals investigating the development and prints of Dr. Roy Ward, a longtime local legend and artistic eccentric genius photographer extraordinaire. It was great to see Dr. Roy Ward at his opening for his wonderful black and white photography at the 1902 OCAF Center Friday, surrounded by admirers and family. He talked of peacocks and autographed books. There was a lovely reception with many attendees. Former Mayor Jim Luken attended and brought Oconee Enterprise Publisher and Editor Miss Vinnie Williams to sit next to him if only for a fleeting moment. Oconee County Tourism Director Peggy Holcomb came ba

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My favorite automobile racer ::Leilani Munter.com::

11 great iPhotos

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Oconee County softball coach steps down

The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > Oconee County softball coach steps down

FW: Health Insurance for Kids with Disabilities is at Risk

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Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:45:08 -0600 From: info@easterseals.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Health Insurance for Kids with Disabilities is at Risk Message body Dear Dan, Health Insurance Coverage for Kids With Disabilities At Risk   Tell Congress to Vote NO on H.R.2. Last year, the Affordable Care Act became law. As a result of this new law, insurance companies can no longer refuse to cover children with disabilities and other pre-existing conditions. This provision came into effect on September 23, 2010. For kids served by Easter Seals and their families, this provision can transform a family. Prior to the law, families would lose coverage of their child with cerebral palsy, epilepsy or another condition. The only way that the family could get the services their child needed was to pay out of pocket. For many families, they had no choice but to take out a second mortgage, declare bankrupt

Sad but not surprising

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Friend -- House Republicans are moving forward to repeal all provisions of health reform, with a final vote scheduled for next week. If they get their way, insurance companies will once again have the right to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, drop or limit coverage if you become sick, and charge women higher premiums than men. Seniors will lose critical prescription drug savings and free preventive care under Medicare. It's sad but not surprising. The motivations here have little to do with good policy. Repeal is just the first agenda item of a new Republican majority that is much more interested in appeasing their right-wing base and looking out for special interests than working together to create jobs and grow the economy. Behind the scenes, insurance-industry lobbyists are working overtime with Republicans to take us back to the days when their clients were able to do whatever they wanted. But this movement is different. We don't take our

The implicit lie that the GOP will endlessly repeat | Jay Bookman

The implicit lie that the GOP will endlessly repeat | Jay Bookman

Perdue appoints DNR board replacement for Oaky Woods purchase critic | Georgia Elections News

Perdue appoints DNR board replacement for Oaky Woods purchase critic | Georgia Elections News

Ga.'s Kingston to head House ag, FDA panel  | ajc.com

Ga.'s Kingston to head House ag, FDA panel | ajc.com

State tax revenue jumps nearly 11 percent in December | Political Insider

Finally a second sliver of good Georgia economic news to go with the decreased unemployment rate yesterday State tax revenue jumps nearly 11 percent in December | Political Insider

An open letter to Paul Broun Jr. | AthensTalks.com

A different perspective is always greeted with skepticism and open hostility, or so it seems; that much said, I am looking forward to Mr. Garland's forthcoming first post in the local newspaper. An open letter to Paul Broun Jr. | AthensTalks.com

First meeting of 2011 for Watkinsville City Council

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE January 12, 2011 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Jeremy Phillips – business license – Peak Environmental Solutions, LLC – 1120 Industrial Dr. 2. Michael Mallon – business license – Lusso Salon – 20A Greensboro Highway ADMINISTRATION 1. November 30, 2010 Reconciliation Reports for General Fund and SPLOST Fund 2. December 31, 2010 Reconciliation Reports for General Fund and SPLOST Fund MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS 1. Consider Building Permit Fees NEW BUSINESS 1. First Reading: Text Changes to Update & Restructure Language on Conditional Uses 2. Consider update definition of “Malt Beverage” ADJOURN

Congressman Paul Broun, M.D.

Whether or not the concept of viability of a fertilized embryo could be sustained outside of the womb seems to never enter into the discussion, I still believe in a woman's right to control her own reproductive organs, and not let other people decide for her. Sorry Congressman Broun, you are still flat out wrong on this one. This is the approach of dictating to women what they should do, when they should do it, how they should do it, and even if they can do it. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D.

Emotional farewell for labor chief || OnlineAthens.com

Emotional farewell for labor chief || OnlineAthens.com

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