Oconee County, GA Politics

Begin forwarded message: From: Lee Becker < lbbecker@mindspring.com > Date: June 7, 2011 6:32:55 PM EDT To: lbbecker@mindspring.com Subject: Candidate Forum Reminder Reply-To: lbbecker@mindspring.com Dear Friends, I can think of a number of reasons why citizens of the 113th House District should attend the candidate forum from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow night in the auditorium of the Oconee County Library on Experiment Station Road in Watkinsville. Here are a few: 1. This is a chance to see all four candidates and listen to each respond to the questions posed by citizens. If you haven't made up your mind about a candidate to support, this should help. 2. Regardless of who wins, the candidates need to know about the concerns of citizens. This is a chance for you to help them do that. 3. A strong democracy requires an active citizenry. You can help demonstrate the vitality of democracy in Oconee and the surrounding counties by attending. 4. Russ Page and I have asked each of the four c...

State blocks info on ‘violent incidents’ at Valdosta State Prison

Georgia County Government - May/June 2011 [10 - 11]

Oconee firefighter stabbed at Kmart security job || OnlineAthens.com

“traffic delays” from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Writer gets lifetime-achievement award || OnlineAthens.com

Conservative leader makes case for streetcars and rail transit in metro Atlanta

I will be speaking briefly at the end of this meeting Begin forwarded message: From: Denise Ricks < athensareademocrats@hotmail.com > Date: June 7, 2011 4:44:35 AM EDT To: Athens Area Democrats < athensareademocrats@hotmail.com > Subject: FINAL NOTICE:   Athens Area Democrats breakfast - June 11th ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST   SPEAKER   Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections Gail Schrader Supervisor of Elections and Voter Registration   SATURDAY, JUNE 11th 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.   ...

Oconee County Observations: Georgia Department of Transportation OKs Majority ... : "Executive Committee Next Up The Georgia Department of Transportation has cleared 17 of the 26 transportation projects Oconee County put for..."

If you live in voter precincts 6A, 6C, 1C or 1D in Athens-Clarke, you can vote in the 113th - go vote now please? DocumentView.aspx (application/pdf Object)

Jones, again honored for work, thanks his hometown || OnlineAthens.com

PolitiFact Georgia | Georgia Democrats left out of process, lawmaker complains

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Seeking Input from Cit... : "Dolvin Property The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is asking a citizen advisory committee for advice on possible purchase of the prop..."

Cuts still needed in Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Bright future for solar || OnlineAthens.com

Consultant’s power raises questions | ajc.com

Special legislative session begins Aug. 15 to draw new district lines : "Once a decade, state lawmakers use updated census data to redraw district lines for seats in the U.S. Congress, state General Assembly, and on the county board of commissioners, city councils and ..."

Change coming to 316? || OnlineAthens.com

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