Oconee County, GA Politics

The Oconee Enterprise News Chuck Williams declares for House seat; Davis will not run

I guess his shady dealings with the Board of Education on his mother's property or helping to bury a bank is not enough, now he wants to do in the entire 113th? The Oconee Enterprise > News > Chuck Williams declares for House seat

Mayor’s proposed budget cuts bus service, 15 positions || OnlineAthens.com

Go give thanks to the newest Federal Judge from Athens Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:55:49 -0400 Subject: [oconee] CCDC FW: reception for Judge Steve Jones--May 1   Dear CCDC members and friends, Please read the email below that contains all the particulars about the reception this Sunday, May 1, honoring Judge Steve Jones. Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Vice Chair for Communications =========================== This is the information on the reception and brief program honoring Judge Steve Jones. Contributions checks should be written to East Friendship Baptist Church P.O.Box 82047. Athens, GA. 30608. The reception is hosted by The Athens Community Agenda and Local Churches. The date for the Reception and Brief Program is Sunday,May 1, 2011 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church,1931 Old west Broad St. Athens, GA. 4-6 PM.  QUESTIONS contact Shelia Neely-Norman @ 706-207-0483 The reception will consist of a brief program (30min.) w...

Go see this play this evening if you have the chance to go by Athens Academy Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: tonyglenn@gmail.com To: aglenn@uga.edu Subject: Cotton Patch Gospel at Athens Academy Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:12:46 -0400 Athens Academy presents….. Cotton Patch Gospel This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (April 28 th -30 th ) At 7:30 PM In the Athens Academy Presentation Hall Lorraine has once again worked her magic.  The show includes live bluegrass on-stage, performed by the actors. Come see for yourself if you can.

Go to the back of Eagle Tavern at Third and First Streets in downtown Watkinsville From: Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com  Sent: Thu, April 28, 2011 10:55:43 PM Subject: this week at the Oconee Farmers Market This week at the Oconee Farmers Market, you can look forward to lettuce, salad mix, greens, snow peas, radishes, live plants, flowers, herbs, strawberry and mulberry jam, honey, sourwood honey with comb, shiitake mushrooms, grassfed Senepol beef, breads and baked goods, granola, New Orleans muffuletta, boiled and fried peanuts, pork skins, beef jerky, pickles on a stick, birdhouses, and shea butter products. We look forward to seeing you there! Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated) 

Please attend if you can Subject: Athens Area Democrats breakfast - May 14th ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST   SPEAKERS   Dwight Acey - Barrow County Chair Bill Overend - Clarke County Chair Dan Matthews - Oconee County Chair Victor Gagliano - Oglethorpe County Chair   SATURDAY, MAY 14th AT 9:00AM     BRETT'S 3190 ATLANTA HIGHWAY * ATHENS, GA (in the Ingles shopping center – near Phil Hughes Honda) 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.  WE DO ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME JUST FOR THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THIS IS A BREAKFAST MEETING AND SPACE IS LIMITED.  WHILE WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO MAKES A RESERVATION, IT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR WALK-INS.     Reservations must be made by: May 12th   Please make reservations with: ...

The Democratic Party of Georgia is losing yet another major player in the Statehouse Sen. Brown says he’s running for Macon mayor - Election 2010 - Macon.com

Here is a proposed road that I would never take that is emblematic of everything wrong with the process before the Georgia voters in determining future projects: multiple fiefdoms proposing sometimes pie in the sky supposed solutions such as $2 billion toll roads with no regard for what the state may need or bigger projects outside of their own back yard. Times-Georgian - Toll road proposed to skirt Atlanta congestion

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OnlineAthens.com || Gallery || Oconee vs. Central-Carrollton soccer

Deal signs Sunday alcohol sales bill || OnlineAthens.com

Chairman Davis and Mayor Walter talk to Oconee Dems about T-SPLOST on Vimeo

Deal signs bill clearing path for Sunday sales of alcohol | ajc.com

Coca-Cola shareholder resolution on BPA can-lining fails | ajc.com

Oconee County Observations: Selection of University System Chancellor Could Pr... : "Four Or Six Possible The expected May 6 appointment of Hank Huckaby as the chancellor of the Board of Regents of the University System of G..."

Oconee Area Resource Council Celebrates New Location - Oconee, GA Patch

Stadion of Watkinsville gets bought by Boston firm. Wonder how this might change the name of Nationwide tournament yet again next year TA Associates is involved in two deals

Software Purchase Proposal Faces Criticism From Commissioners - Oconee, GA Patch

Think there is an orchestrated effort to toss Rep. McKillip out on his keister? Now who will announce first to take him on? I would strongly suggest that the Clarke County Democratic Committee get behind one candidate ASAP to assure no primary and save money for a huge general election battle. McBee: McKillip votes against women || OnlineAthens.com

A newcomer in the 113th | OnlineAthens Blogs

Former YWCO childcare director and current CEO of Champions for Children daycare owner Katy Arrowood is contemplating a run at the new 113th House of Representatives seat vacated by new Chancellor-designate Hank Huckaby. Her father Earl O'Neal was a Statehouse member representing parts of metro Atlanta. Arrowood is also a former President of the Rotary Club.

Deal building war chest for 2014 re-election bid | ajc.com

Woven cautiously, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: FW: Wednesday weather Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:18:58 -0400 From: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com From: Mark Melvin [mailto:mmelvin@oconee.ga.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:31 PM Subject: Wednesday weather All, Once again the National Weather Service has predicted that our area is at a slight risk for severe weather.  It is forecasted that storms will reach the Oconee County area around midnight this evening and be out of the area by 3 a.m.  These storms can produce tornados, destructive winds and large hail.  It appears we will receive about an inch of rain with this storm. With that being said, we still have a threat of strong thunderstorms (Supercell storms) this afternoon/evening.  These storms are capable of damaging winds, lighting and hail. Please be aware of changing weather conditions and be safe. Mark Mark A. Melvin Deputy Fire Chief Oconee County Fire Rescue P.O. Box 145

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Oconee Gymnastics <Oconee_Gymnastics@mail.vresp.com> To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Sent: Wed, April 27, 2011 8:34:17 AM Subject: Upcoming Oconee Events Reminder: Oconee Relay For Life April 29, 2011 - 6:30pm at OCONEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL!!!! 2 days left until Relay! Click Here to go to join our team! Our Reason to Relay We are making a difference by teaming up to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. At the event, our team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Saving lives from cancer starts one team, one participant, and one dollar at a time. Our team is doing our part to make sure that cance...

Go play golf for this important cause, please? Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Locos 14th Annual Golf Tournament From: lpierson@locosgrill.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:54:55 +0000 Message body You are receiving this message because you have requested updates from Locos Grill & Pub. Unsubscribe danmatt@hotmail.com from this list. Our mailing address is: Locos Grill & Pub of Athens 290 Research Drive Athens , Georgia 30605 Add us to your address book Copyright (C) 2011 Locos Grill & Pub of Athens All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend Update your profile

Obama blasts Ga. bill targeting illegal immigrants | ajc.com

Please come listen to Democratic party chair Mike Berlon speak Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. for more information, please call 706-372-1062 or 706-769-1131 Democratic Party of Georgia chair Mike Berlon addresses Oconee Dems May 19 at Gov't Annex     With the sudden announcement of the appointment of freshman State Rep. Hank Huckaby to the position of Chancellor of the Board of Regents, the 113th district of the Georgia State House suddenly has an open seat. Recently elected Democratic Party of Georgia chair Mike Berlon will address the Oconee County Democratic Committee regular May monthly meeting 7:30 pm Thursday, May 19th at their old location of the Government Annex at 1291 Greensboro Highway on Highway 15. 

President Obama's Long Form Birth Certificate | The White House

Book group to discuss Civil War's final days || OnlineAthens.com

Business leader Bowers dies || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: Construction To Begin Shortly on Busy Epps Bridge ... : "Improving Line of Sight Construction work will begin on the upgrade of the intersection of Epps Bridge Parkway and Jennings Mill Parkway wi..."

Sounds like Violet Dawe's cup of tea, or sediment, if you will. Woven murkily,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com; ben.emanuel@gmail.com From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:03:20 -0400 Subject: [oconee] Get the Dirt Out workshop May 4th   Hello, fellow Oconee Democrats, Please read below about free training that provides us with more tools to protect our waterways. Pat Priest Subject: UOWN + Get the Dirt Out workshop May 4th Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:08:48 -0400 From: Ben Emanuel ; ben.emanuel@gmail.com Coming up next week: "Get the Dirt Out" Workshop What: A citizen training to teach you the rules and regs on erosion and sedimentation at construction sites. This is the knowledge that gives anyone the power to help keep construction-related dirt and mud out of our streams, rivers and property. When: Weds., May 4, 7-9 p.m. Where: Historic Fire Hall No. 2, 489 Prince Avenue, Athens (a.k.a. the Athens-Clar...

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Newt Gingrich faces questions about consulting job and support for biofuels | iWatch News

Yikes! I know folks in that neighborhood. Be safe, y'all Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Advisory Message: Wreck with injuries on Hog Mountain Rd near Parker Creek Rd with partial road blockage. From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:20:22 +0000 Hi Dan Matthews, Advisory Message has been issued by the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. Monday April 25, 2011 3:20 PM EDT Wreck with injuries on Hog Mountain Rd near Parker Creek Rd with partial road blockage. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4682617/?sub_id=496910 . Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org

Go Whitney Go! Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: wbyce@oconee.ga.us Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:27:01 -0700 Subject: Summer Registration Going on Now! Summer Registration is going on now.  We are excited to offer many opportunities this summer. For the Kids: Summer Day Camp - The Rec Reality Summer, Teen Extreme Day Camp, All Sports Camp, Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Strength Speed and Agility, Volleyball and Zany Sports Camps. Start Smart Sports Developmental Program and Start Smart Golf! For the Adults: ZUMBA and Yoga Special Events - Mark your calendar now. May 7 - May Day Madness IV Disc Golf Tournament at the "HERM" May 14 - 7th Annual Movie in the Park at Oconee Veterans Park For more information call 706-769-3965 or visit  www.oconeecounty.com to link to the Parks and Rec site! Get Out and Get Active Oconee! Oconee Veterans Park 3500A Hog Mountain Road Watkinsville, GA ...

To reply, please use richrusk@charter.net Please Attend April 26 Moore's Ford Scholarship Banquet Dear folks,    Final call for attending our April 26 banquet. We've got at least 45 finalists and their guests coming, but we could use more Moore's Ford people to bear witness. We had 47 applications this year, a record number.    My apologies for running late with invitations. Have been busy with rentals this Spring and working on global climate change - a new focus for me.    But please know...the Moore's Ford Memorial Committee still lives. Our scholarship program is alive and growing.       In addition, at our May 12 meeting, we will review a proposal to co-host, with others, "The Gathering," yet another meeting of grass roots, memorial groups from around the country that have successfully revisited and memorialized their own histories of racial violence. This meeting will occur in Georgia. ...

Oconee Historical Society Invites You to our May Meeting A Dinner and Social at Hedgerow Farm Monday May 16 th at 7pm Bill and Lisa Douglas’ 4931 Price Mill Road , Bishop , Georgia 30621 One mile from Intersection of 441 and Price Mill Road Drive in Green Gate at Mailbox Proceed past house and outbuildings to Dairy Barn on the right of Driveway. Parking will be beyond Dairy Barn RSVP by Monday May 9th to Lisa Douglas lisaldouglas@gmail.com Home telephone 706-310-0307 Note: Dinner will be catered Donation of $10 per member appreciated Beverages provided Dress is Casual The following Organizations have been invited to Bring a Delegation of 3 members as Guests of the Historical Society OCAF Oconee Parks and Recreation Sons of Confederate Veterans   Camp 1677 Sons of the American Revolution, Athens Chapter Reverend John Andrew Chapter of the NSDAR Historic Oglethorpe T.R.R. Cobb House

Paddle Georgia 2011 Virtual Tour

Antebellum Trail laid out for spring visitors - Local & State - Macon.com

Antebellum Trail offers variety of activities on 100-mile route from Macon to Athens :: The Republic

King & Spalding no longer defending Defense of Marriage Act | ajc.com

Tree work closes road in Watkinsville || OnlineAthens.com

Pick up trash in your neighborhood or consider volunteering for the Tour D'Oconee bike ride early Saturday morning, May 7 Subject: Rose Creek Stewardship Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Earth Day! Last March we all banded together to clean up roadsides and creek banks along Elder Mill Road, Big Rose Creek, and Little Rose creek.  We collected 85 pounds of trash and a whopping 220 pounds of recyclable materials! I was so thrilled and honored that you all wanted to be a part of that project, which is attached to my upcoming art exhibit. I am contacting you again on behalf of Keep Oconee Clean And Beautiful Commission's "Great Oconee Clean Up Project". KOCBC has joined with county officials to name April 30 and May 14 as special clean up days.  You can meet up with groups at Harris Shoals Park to go to designated areas, or, you can clean up in your own neighborhood.  Please see the attached flyer for more details. After our successful clean up last March, I f...

Avoid my favorite cut through street Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Advisory Message: Harden Hill Rd will be closed most of the day for tree removal and power line repairs.From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com Hi Dan Matthews, Advisory Message has been issued by the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. Monday April 25, 2011 8:40 AM EDT Harden Hill Rd will be closed most of the day for tree removal and power line repairs. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4682426/?sub_id=496910 . Contact Information: Lee Weems Oconee County Sheriff's Office 706-769-3945 lweems@oconeesheriff.org

Deal administration would be well advised to make its Carter-bashing an exception | savannahnow.com

Confederate flag at Dodge courthouse stirs controversy - Local & State - Macon.com