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Moore's Ford dinner set for this Tuesday || OnlineAthens.com

Moore's Ford dinner set for this Tuesday || OnlineAthens.com

President Obama's message for this Easter week

April 22, 2011 This week, President Obama held a series of town hall discussions in Virginia, California, and Nevada that focused on shrinking our deficits and debt in a way that stays true to the values of shared responsibility and shared prosperity. In addition, President Obama participated in several DNC events in San Francisco and Los Angeles, where he spoke to thousands of supporters. Also this week, President Obama hosted Christian leaders from across the country at the annual Easter Prayer Breakfast in the East Room of the White House. DNC Events: This week, President Obama traveled to California where he held a series of DNC events in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The President‟s remarks focused largely on strengthening America‟s economic future by reducing the deficit, and also touched on the type of America we would like to leave our children and grandchildren. In remarks at Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, President Obama said: “We‟ve got to protect the cha

Hannan claims top prize at VSU || OnlineAthens.com

Hannan claims top prize at VSU || OnlineAthens.com

Hispanic leader to address Democrats || OnlineAthens.com

Hispanic leader to address Democrats || OnlineAthens.com

This week at the Oconee Farmers Market

It sounds like a great weekend for a farmers market behind Eagle Tavern. From: Oconee Farmers Market < oconeefm@yahoo.com > Date: April 21, 2011 9:59:34 PM EDT To: undisclosed recipients: ; Subject: This week at the Oconee Farmers Market Hi everyone -- What a great first week we had at the Oconee Farmers Market. This week, we will be offering lettuce, greens, green onions, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, grass-fed Senepol beef, lamb,  pies (strawberry-rhubarb, apple, pecan, chocolate chess, and sweet potato), whoopie pies, dog biscuits, breakfast items (muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, bagels, biscotti, granola), bread, pretzels, mulberry jam, sea salts, handmade soaps, honey, beeswax candles, decorative gourds, recycled jewelry, live plants, bulbs, boiled and fried peanuts, beef jerky, and pickles on a stick. We hope to see you there. Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated) 

Pool of Candidates for Open Judgeship Narrows - Oconee, GA Patch

Pool of Candidates for Open Judgeship Narrows - Oconee, GA Patch

Joe Walter and Melvin Davis lay out their T-SPLOST plans

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There is a long way to go and much winnowing down of desires before Oconee County gets to vote on whether to add a penny to pay for transportation projects in August of 2012, but we have our lists better ready than our neighboring counties to begin construction of many needed potential T-SPLOST projects. Mayor Joe Walter and Chairman Melvin Davis That was the gist of the presentation to an intimate gathering of concerned Democratic committee members Maundy Thursday evening who listened to Watkinsville Mayor Joe Walter list three and Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis discuss a dozen different decisions where this added cent could facilitate projects like the long sought after bypass around Bishop. Traffic circles could be in the future for Oconee County. These have been implemented successfully in the Druid Hills section of DeKalb County near Emory University where traffic is horrendous very near 24 hours a day and seven days a week anywhere inside the At

Melvin Davis says he is seriously considering running for the 113th

Things sure got interesting this afternoon in the wonderful world of Oconee County politics. State Representative Hank Huckaby gets appointed to the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and now Oconee County Board of Commissioners chair G. Melvin Davis is "seriously considering" running for the 113th slot formerly occupied by Bob Smith. "Lot of things to think about" said Chairman Davis.

Sources: Huckaby to be chancellor || OnlineAthens.com

Sources: Huckaby to be chancellor || OnlineAthens.com

Huckaby will be next chancellor

The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > Huckaby will be next chancellor

Sleazy D | OnlineAthens Blogs

Sleazy D | OnlineAthens Blogs

Sender of offensive Obama email calls it satire || OnlineAthens.com

Sender of offensive Obama email calls it satire || OnlineAthens.com

Huckaby to be Next Chancellor

Huckaby to be Next Chancellor

Hank Huckaby to be next university chancellor | Political Insider

Does this mean Bob Smith is going to run for his old seat again? Hank Huckaby to be next university chancellor | Political Insider

Kissane: 'Sleepless' in Athens || OnlineAthens.com

Kissane: 'Sleepless' in Athens || OnlineAthens.com

Cycle chapter to make debut ride through Oconee Co. || OnlineAthens.com

Cycle chapter to make debut ride through Oconee Co. || OnlineAthens.com

Former New Mexico gov. joins the GOP presidential pack of contenders – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

Former New Mexico gov. joins the GOP presidential pack of contenders – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

3rd ANNUAL WOLVERINE PRIDE 5K and LIL' WOLVES RUNS | Bogart, Georgia 30622 | Friday, May 06, 2011 @ 6:00 PM

3rd ANNUAL WOLVERINE PRIDE 5K and LIL' WOLVES RUNS | Bogart, Georgia 30622 | Friday, May 06, 2011 @ 6:00 PM

Stipe to serenade White House reporters | OnlineAthens Blogs

Stipe to serenade White House reporters | OnlineAthens Blogs

OnlineAthens.com || Gallery || OCAF's Southworks art show

OnlineAthens.com || Gallery || OCAF's Southworks art show

Brian Kemp and a 2012 game of presidential primary poker

Brian Kemp and a 2012 game of presidential primary poker

Oconee County Observations: Oconee Commissioners, Watkinsville Mayor Report Li...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee Commissioners, Watkinsville Mayor Report Li... : "But Pressure Expected None of the five Oconee County Commissioners is reporting hearing much interest in acting on Senate Bill 10, passed b..."

GOP threatens to do real damage to country

GOP threatens to do real damage to country

Agenda for Thursday's meeting with T-SPLOST discussion

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AGENDA FOR MEETING 7:30 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011 JITTERY JOE ’S WATKINSVILLE Call to Order – check for quorum – Welcome guests, new members – Peggy Thrasher Law excused absence   Approve minutes for March New business – Democratic vs. Republican trash clean up III - meet @ Rocket Field in Watkinsville 8:00 am Saturday, May 7 th , bring gloves, be ready to spread out and pick up trash from there. Tour D’Oconee/Keep Oconee Clean County chair forum – Athens Area Democrats – 9:00 to 10:30 am Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Brett’s Casual American Café – 3190 Atlanta Highway - $10.00 breakfast – check (made out to Brett’s), debit/credit card, cash Old business Pat Priest –   “True South” radio show starting May 14 – would anyone like to organize a church tour in her stead? Treasurer’s report – Violet Dawe Mayor Joe Walter and BOC Chair Melvin Davis – T-SPLOST projects Next month’s meeting – same place - 7:30 pm

Second Annual Dog Day at North High Shoals Park

Bring your dog to High Shoals Saturday morning! Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:59:01 -0700 From: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: Second Annual Dog Day at North High Shoals Park To: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com The Town of North High Shoals is proud to present its SECOND ANNUAL DOG DAY on Saturday, April 23d, from 9 to noon! Please join us at City Park for vendors, contests, clinics, free stuff, a raffle, and more! Admission is free and you and your dogs will have a great time.  Don't have a dog? Come to DOG DAY, have fun with your neighbors,  and see what you're missing! If you have any questions call John MacKay, 706.286.4572. Please check out the attached flyer

Reminder of busines expo tomorrow at Civic Center

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Do not forget to come by the Oconee Civic Center tommorow the THE BUSINESS EXPO. We will have over 50 Booths there. The event will be from 4 to 7 with NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Please come support our Business Members.

Gay rights group targets King & Spalding in Atlanta

Gay rights group targets King & Spalding in Atlanta

State Chair Mike Berlon at tonight's Young Dems meeting at Miller Learning Center

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Please attend Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:38:38 -0400 From: ugademocrats@GMAIL.COM Subject: Today's YD Meeting! To: YDEM-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Hey Dems! Democratic chair Mike Berlon Georgia Democratic Party Chairman Mike Berlon will be speaking at today's meeting! The meeting will be at 6:15 in MLC 150 . He will be speaking on a combination of State and Federal current events and politics, and will be open to answer questions from the audience. It is an honor to have such a prestigious speaker. Shout out to Onica Matsika for getting him here! With that being said, it is IMPERATIVE that we all make the attempt to attend today's meeting so we can display the students of the University of Georgia's commitment to the Georgia Democratic Party. See you there. Get Excited!!!

Lewis rips immigration law || OnlineAthens.com

Lewis rips immigration law || OnlineAthens.com

Three finalists named to replace Jones || OnlineAthens.com

Three finalists named to replace Jones || OnlineAthens.com

Governor names donor to Board of Regents  | ajc.com

Another big shocker here, Gov. Deal deals Board of Regents slots to the highest bidders. Governor names donor to Board of Regents | ajc.com

MAIN STREET CROSSWALK repairs being started during the workday

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Big metal plates will slow you down on Mail Street in Watkinsville if you do not reduce your rate of travel first. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: MAIN STREET CROSSWALK Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:23:01 -0400 From: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com The crosswalk at Main Street and School Street is being repaired this week.  If at all possible, you may want to avoid Main Street travel between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the remainder of the week.  Julie A. Sanders, CMC City of Watkinsville 191 VFW Drive P. O. Box 27 Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 706-769-5161 (office) 706-769-4760 (fax) jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com

Georgia votes to destroy Medicare?

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Please consider this solicitation Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:38:55 -0400 From: info@georgiademocrat.org To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Georgia votes to destroy Medicare? Georgia's Republican congressmen took a reckless step. They voted to phase out Medicare. The centerpiece of their destructive plan is to replace Medicare with an insurance voucher that loses its value over time. Since the voucher doesn't keep up with the cost of health care, the vouchers will eventually become pointless. Every Republican Congressman in Georgia voted YES for this plan. The non-partisan CBO weighed in, and discovered that health care expenditures for a typic

Broun to recognize academy appointees || OnlineAthens.com

Broun to recognize academy appointees || OnlineAthens.com

PolitiFact Georgia | U.S. Rep. Broun said FDR had aids learn socialism from Stalin

PolitiFact Georgia | U.S. Rep. Broun said FDR had aids learn socialism from Stalin

Black: Immigration bill bad for farmers || OnlineAthens.com

Black: Immigration bill bad for farmers || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee cashes in on recycling || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee cashes in on recycling || OnlineAthens.com

15 in line to replace Superior Court judge || OnlineAthens.com

15 in line to replace Superior Court judge || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting - T-SPLOST edition (Please note @ Jittery Joes this Month), 4/21/2011, 7:00 pm

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Please come to our meeting 7:30 pm Thursday, even if you are a Republican, to hear Republicans talking about T-SPLOST including Mayor Joe Walter of Watkinsville and Oconee County Board of Commissioners chair Melvin Davis. This is proof that Republicans and members of the Democratic Party can peacefully co-exist and even make government better together. You may attend even if you do not live in Oconee County. From: oconee@yahoogroups.com Date: April 18, 2011 6:55:41 PM EDT To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Jittery Joes this Month), 4/21/2011, 7:00 pm Reply-To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Reminder from: oconee Yahoo! Group Title: Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Jittery Joes this Month) Date: Thursday April 21, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. Location: Jittery Joe's Coffee House Street: Greensboro Highway City State Zip: Wat

April book -- about April 1865 - Oconee County Democrat book club

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As always, Pat Priest provides a book club discussion for anyone who wants to read books of a wide array. Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:25:55 -0400 Subject: [oconee] April book -- about April 1865 Hello! We're reading another fascinating book about the Civil War this month in the community book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats. Please see the information below. You will note that we have a new location: Barbaritos on Epps Bridge Parkway, and we now meet at 6:30 pm Wednesdays.  Join us sometime to talk about politics and history. Sincerely, Pat Priest Member, Oconee Democrats  -------------  Wednesday, April 27th  6:30 pm  Barbaritos  1880 Epps Bridge Parkway The community book group sponsored by the Oconee County Georgia Democrats will discuss  " April 1865: The Month That Saved America " for its April book. Written by Jay Winik, a professor of History and Public Policy at the University of M

McKillip stands by his switch || OnlineAthens.com

McKillip stands by his switch || OnlineAthens.com

A Little Bit About a Lot of Things - Oconee, GA Patch

My latest column for Oconee Patch in a very busy week for me A Little Bit About a Lot of Things - Oconee, GA Patch