Oconee County, GA Politics

Health officials want help getting word out to non-English speakers || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee deputies qualify at shooting range || OnlineAthens.com

Rotarians find barbecue success on the hot coals || OnlineAthens.com

For the love of bonsai || OnlineAthens.com

Schrader to speak at Dem breakfast || OnlineAthens.com

Motorcycle ride raises funds for high school || OnlineAthens.com

Matthews enters House 113th race as a Democrat | Morgan County Citizen Online

Best Bet: Opening Reception: OCAF Annual Members' Exhibition || OnlineAthens.com

No trash in Alan Alexander’s trailer | OnlineAthens Blogs

Funds for ag center drying up || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: McKillip Says Rumor About Partitioning of Oconee C... : "“No Deal Exists” Athens Rep. Doug McKillip says the rumor floating around Oconee County that he has a deal with House Speaker David Ralston..."

Oconee may redo website || OnlineAthens.com

Groups sue over Ga. immigration law || OnlineAthens.com

X-Men: First Class starts Georgia-filmed summer movie affair - Yahoo! News

Watkinsville resident providing goat cheese Creamery owners say ‘cheese’ - Neighbor Newspapers

Attorney Drew Marshall of Watkinsville lost a son and was initially skeptical of this film-makers motives, but agreed to participate War Torn

Community-Oriented Matthews Hopes to Represent 'Mainstream' - Athens, GA Patch

Early voting starts in House 113 race || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee park vying for a $35,000 grant || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Observations: Campbell Center in Oconee County to Close, but Lan... : "A Genius Surfaces The J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center, headquartered on Experiment Station Road outside Watkinsvi..."

(Athens, GA) – A community reception honoring Judge Steve C. Jones will take place on Sunday, June 5 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. in the Athena Ballroom of the Classic Center at 300 North Thomas Street. A ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. The reception will celebrate Judge Jones’ appointment to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and thank him for his extensive community involvement over the years. Judge Jones’ character and experience in the criminal justice system resulted in his nomination for judgeship to the United States District Court by President Barack Obama in November 2010. His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate in February and his commission was received on March 3, 2011. The investiture ceremony was held in Atlanta on May 19, 2011. Jones is an Athens native who graduated from Cedar Shoals High School and holds both a bachelor’s and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia. He serve

City Dope: Jun. 1, 2011 - Flagpole Magazine: Colorbearer of Athens, GA

State adds to, cuts from transportation wish list | ajc.com

Scholarship funds’ policies under fire | ajc.com

Whiz Kid: Walker Rudow - Oconee, GA Patch

Early Voting to Start Wednesday - Oconee, GA Patch

5 arrested after fight || OnlineAthens.com

Why would a failing bank in Oconee County make a $6.8 million loan to a project in Lovejoy, a 103 miles away? We need to know answers, Chuck Williams, and how can the voters of the 113th trust you as a State Representative when you do not follow the rules and laws of banking to the detriment of your non-FDIC investors? Why appoint people to the board of North Georgia Bank with no financial experience? Why do you not replace people who have died on the Board of Directors? North Oconee High School is going to have a large car museum across the street thanks to that foreclosure sale Saturday by UGA. Because the University of Georgia was a land grant University founded before 1790, they can simply receive the property of the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource and Ag Center from the Federal Government gratis. Getting an extra $300,000.00 for property valued at $600,000.00 (that's $900,000.00 total) is no way to run a campaign for State Representative either. Are you tired of the

Elections News Posted on: May 31, 2011 Absentee Voting Now Available for Special Election Absentee voting is now available in Athens-Clarke County for the electors residing in Georgia House District 113. "In person" voting is being held Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. through June 17, 2011. "Mail-out" ballots must be requested in writing and mailed or faxed to the Board of Elections office. Ballots may be mailed out through Friday, June 17, 2011.

Meet the Owners of a Local Pottery Studio and Art Gallery - Oconee, GA Patch

Athens World: Art exhibit & reception

Let’s get physical | OnlineAthens Blogs

Ramp no longer needs subsidy || OnlineAthens.com

State House banking chairman hit with FDIC fine | ajc.com

Blueprint: Briefly || OnlineAthens.com

House hopeful explains bank failure || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County Sheriff slashes budget || OnlineAthens.com

....or University of Oconee, or otherwise sever ties with the Hall County campus as quickly as possible and offer as many four year degrees that the University of Georgia does not. Go for the specialty degrees like Hospital Management and other areas not currently offered in Athens. Expand the campus across the street if you must, but at least have a decent array of collegiate degrees. Dr. Penny Mills   Dr. Margaret Venable ( t hanks Steve Smith ) and the fine folks on Bishop Farms Parkway have done an outstanding job under constantly overcrowded circumstances, and they deserve their own branding and identity. This would be another of my top priorities upon taking office at the House of Representatives for the 113th House District. I would also work together with the DOT and Oconee County to make sure the rear access to campus is done as seamlessly as possible, and I would work as a liaison between the City of Watkinsville and the DOT to make sure there is a transfer of property of t

Broun: We can never repay military heroes || OnlineAthens.com

Business calendar || OnlineAthens.com

North Georgia's season comes to close at NCAAs || OnlineAthens.com

Dan Matthews campaigning in Watkinsville Things I have learned so far on the campaign trail: I was the only person to wear a tie to Watkinsville First Baptist Church this morning. Their service is more like a rock concert than a revival. It is completely acceptable to go to church with your neighbors. It is good to hear a differing viewpoint on matters of religion and morality. The members of this church were extremely friendly and welcoming. I had a great time listening to Paul Chambers have a small discussion at the end of the Bible study portion. It is nice to see how well churches blend in with the community, and you can see how well Pastor Carlos Sibley has led his flock. I am happy to know that Christians from Watkinsville are in Chad and Haiti helping people out. My 11-year-old son has begun to develop his own view of religion, and I am grateful that I have been able to expose him a wide array of churches, synagogues and other places of prayer. I love Oconee County, the 1

Farmers see labor shortage || OnlineAthens.com