Oconee County, GA Politics

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No surprise here - has an elected Georgia Republican not benefitted from the job they held yet? Perdue starts business with former appointees | ajc.com

Johnny Isakson: ‘We are about to take defeat from the jaws of victory’

Broun Releases Info About Possible Government Shutdown - Oconee, GA Patch

Safe food course offered in June || OnlineAthens.com

In Athens, up to 1,300 could be furloughed from shutdown || OnlineAthens.com

I never had the experience of taking any law classes from Milner Ball (as I was not a law student), but I wish I had audited several. I have had the pleasure of meeting his entire family and know what a wonderful and compassionate individual he is. My condolences to his children Sarah, Scott and Virginia, and his wife June. He truly did a lot for everyone in Athens, Georgia and elsewhere. One summer many moons ago I found myself without a working vehicle and a place to stay in between residences and the Ball family welcomed me in their home with open arms. I am a better person for having met Milner and his family. Heaven has one more peaceful activist this morning. Retired professor Ball dies at 74 || OnlineAthens.com

Advisory Message has been issued by the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. Thursday April 7, 2011 4:06 PM EDT Accident with injuries at 316 & Jimmy Daniel. Watch for road blockage and emergency workers/vehicles. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4675593/?sub_id=496910 . Barrow County is reporting 316 at Hwy 11 blocked in both directions due to serious wreck. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4675595/?sub_id=496910 . Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org

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The Oconee Enterprise > News > J. Phil Campbell Center’s future still in limbo

UGA basketball coach Mark Fox is an Oconee County resident, and I would be attending this if tickets were not $250.00 and I had not just paid to repair my driveway. Fox to give keynote at Steak & Steak || OnlineAthens.com

Edwards to speak at Democrats breakfast || OnlineAthens.com

Thank you Board of Commissioners for approving the Tour D'Oconee Oconee OKs May bike ride || OnlineAthens.com

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Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office In reference to the debit card fraud cases, rumors of a single local merchant having been identified as a source are completely untrue. The Secret Service is still analyzing processing equipment, and they still do not have all of the equipment in their labs. Also, as we have previously stated, we have no evidence that any local merchants are complicit in the data thefts.

Watkinsville is indeed blessed to have received the land from Dr. Herschel B. Harris to make Harris Shoals Park.  Dr. Herschel B. Harris, 92, of 1121 Brittain Estates, died Friday, J an. 29, 1999, according to records found in a search . Anyone that has anything that they would like to share about Dr. Harris or his family would be most appreciated. The following photos were taken this evening in an attempt at commemorating the improvements implemented by the City of Watkinsville in the latest attempt at keeping the park a perfect gift to the resident of Watkinsville and Oconee County. The results are spectacular. Well done Mark Campbell and company. I wonder when the final product will be ready, but it is downright amazing what has been done in a relatively short amount of time. Mayor Joe Walter and the rest of the Watkinsville city council are to be strongly commended to for taking the initiative to spend SPLOST tax dollars in a wise way to keep the pretty little park well m...

Democratic women are invited to bust out their inner Diva for this event in Conyers Saturday, April 16th. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:29:32 -0400 From: info@georgiademocrat.org To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: GA Federation of Democratic Women INVITATION Message body The Georgia Federation of Democratic Women invite you to share your inner "Diva" at their Spring meeting! Date:  Saturday, April 16 Time:  11am - 2pm Where:  Cameron Hall, 1035 Green St. SE, Conyers GA 30012 ( map ) Theme:  "Celebrating Your Inner Diva" We'll have a silent auction, and a special prize for the most creative Diva...

Georgia's farming, landscape industries raise concerns about immigration legislation | ajc.com

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County to name street after slain officer || OnlineAthens.com

Lions fundraiser includes barbecue || OnlineAthens.com

Strawberry festival at Washington Farms || OnlineAthens.com

Sheriff's deputies raffle off Colt rifle || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee Library announces slate of April programs || OnlineAthens.com

Arrests in debit scheme || OnlineAthens.com

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My grandfather was a Georgia railroad man down in Dublin. Glad to see they still come to Watkinsville when ever they want to.

Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office We have learned of other arrests, this time in Maryland, in the debit card investigation. These arrests also stem from alert store personnel. Please understand that this case is spanning three states and involves multiple federal agencies and court districts at this point. It is also an ongoing investigation. We will not be able to provide a lot of specific information at this time.

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State Senator Jason Carter , grandson of former President Jimmy Carter and married to a former Athens Banner-Herald writer in Kate Carter , came back to the city where he got his degree along with State Senate Democratic leader Robert Brown of Macon and House Leader Stacey Evans to talk about the HOPE Scholarship yesterday. Dems push exemptions for HOPE || OnlineAthens.com http://www.redandblack.com/2011/04/05/group-wants-hope-revised/

Ga. Power ought to share financial risk in nukes

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Weather-related Issues - Oconee, GA Patch

Road closures: Antioch Church between Hwy 15 and Cisco. Salem Road at the Greene County line. This texted in from the Oconee County Sheriff's Department. I would imagine they had some damage from the storm last night in that topographically flat part of the county way down South in the most beautiful and sparsely populated section of Oconee County. Anyone with the scoop is welcome to leave a comment letting us all know why.

Lights....camera...action...CUT! What shows or movies would Oconee County be ready for tomorrow? A lot of them, but I would not want to try and remake the Clint Eastwood driven love story of "The Bridges of Madison County" but Elder Mill Covered Bridge would be a perfect location to shoot him shooting photos of a forsaken housewife. Blueprint: A few area communities make the cut for 'Camera Ready' || OnlineAthens.com

Call 9-1-1 if you hear any trains coming where there are no railroad tracks Subject: Alert Message: Tornado watch in effect for Oconee County until 5:00AM. From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 02:31:59 +0000 Hi Dan Matthews, Alert Message has been issued by the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. Monday April 4, 2011 10:31 PM EDT Tornado watch in effect for Oconee County until 5:00AM. There is a tornado watch in effect for Oconee County until 5:00AM. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4674455/?sub_id=496910 . Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org

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Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office The Fire Department is responding to a chicken house on fire in the 2700 block of the Greensboro Highway. Please watch out for firefighters and firetrucks.

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Oconee County Observations: Closing of Campbell Research Center Could Change C... : "End Could Be This Week The J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center in Oconee County is caught in the middle of the budge..."

Best batten down your hatches in your carports and garages before the inclement weather bears down upon us later this evening. Woven cautiously,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: FW: Tonight's Weather Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:28:07 -0400 From: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com Subject: Tonight's Weather All, Oconee County will be at a slight risk of severe weather tonight. There is a chance of thunderstorms, strong 60 mph winds, rain and hail with isolated tornadoes. The storms will enter West Georgia about 8 p.m. They should be in our area around 11 p.m. and by 2 a.m. should be out of the area. The forecast is for ½ to 1 inch of rain. Please be aware of the storms and take appropriate action to stay safe. Thanks. Mark Mark A. Melvin Deputy Fire Chief Oconee County Fire Rescue P.O. Box 145 Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 310 3600

Don't forget about the Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting discussing this very topic with Mayor Joe Walter and Board of Commissioners Chair Melvin Davis 7:30 pm Thursday, April 21 at the Jittery Joe's in Watkinsville. Counties pitch projects for T-SPLOST || OnlineAthens.com

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Posted for those of you who say I never post positive links from Republicans, or at least those that have never voted for Democrats. Carter: Tax reform will hurt working class || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office Two people are in custody in Virginia who were in possession of over 200 local cloned debit cards. This is related to our recent spate of debit card fraud that has plagued Oconee County recently. The investigation is ongoing, and we are working with federal authorities both here and in Virginia. No other details will be released at this time. The Sheriff will provide a full press release at the appropriate time.

Athens: Life Unleashed: RIP Frontier Store Cat, Raffia : "Just got some sad news from Sarah and Devin at Frontier, in downtown Athens Georgia. Raffia the store cat has died. Raffia was a fixture in ..."

Be safe out there, especially around busy Butler's Crossing today Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Advisory Message: The Fire Department is dealing with a fire on Hog Mountain near Butlers Crossing. Please use caution. Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:51:14 +0000 Hi Dan Matthews, Advisory Message has been issued by the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. Monday April 4, 2011 12:50 PM EDT The Fire Department is dealing with a fire on Hog Mountain near Butlers Crossing. Please use caution. The Fire Department is dealing with a fire on Hog Mountain near Butlers Crossing. Please use caution and watch for firefighters and fire trucks. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4674103/?sub_id=496910 . Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org

Hispanic growth will eventually tilt Ga. politics, census suggests | The Augusta Chronicle

Athens Banner-HeraldJoe Johnson should write a book about the events leading up and immediately after the shooting of Elmer "Buddy" Christian and Tony Howard of the Athens Clarke County police department. Officer to 911: I've been shot || OnlineAthens.com

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He is also a very good tennis player and played on the Athens Academy basketball season this year. Blueprint: Briefly || OnlineAthens.com

Vital four-county reservoir is 10 years old this month || OnlineAthens.com

This article has a nice link to a photo of Sheriff Berry riding a green scooter Georgia sheriffs' scooter trek to benefit youth homes | jacksonville.com

I have never seen Sheriff Scott Berry on a scooter, but maybe he has changed his preferred method of transportation thanks to his recent hire of Nickie Brooks in the jail? Law officers plan a hop across state for charity