Oconee County, GA Politics

. Another friendly reminder that the Oconee Democrats will meet next Saturday, Aug. 6., at 8:00 a.m. at the Oconee Connector fire station (next to the new QT) to clean up our adopted mile of road.  This project is part of the national observance of President Obama's birthday and we will be joining Democrats around the state and country in community service projects. NOTE: Please join us at Krimson's Kafe at 11:30 for lunch and fellowship, whether or not you can participate in the cleanup. I predict a break in the ridiculously hot weather by next Saturday! See you then. Sarajane Love P.S. Don't forget to bring a pair of work gloves. __._,_.___   __,_._,___

Why would anyone want to derail the American economy with lowered bond ratings? That is what it seems Dr. Broun is hellbent on, so I suggest we the people politely remind him that is not what we want in the 10th District of Georgia. Please visit his office next to the Georgia Square Mall this Tuesday at noon. From: "Daniel Mintz, MoveOn.org Civic Action"  Date: July 30, 2011 9:18:52 AM EDT To: "Dan Matthews"  Subject: Emergency rally this Tuesday at Republican offices Republicans are about to drive the U.S. economy off a cliff. That's why   we're gathering at noon on Tuesday at GOP offices around the country —to let them know that the majority of Americans oppose what they're doing. Can you join?     Click here to RSVP Dear Dan, Hear that? Those are the alarm bells sounding.   Republicans are pushing our nation off an economic cliff—and   we need all of us, our neighbors, family, and friends for a national demonstration of power. At noo...

World Trade Center artifact to be placed at Veterans Park

White: Broun is 'puppet for the rich' || OnlineAthens.com

The first peek at the proposed US Congressional Districts, and, as my friend Jon Lester commented on, Paul Broun would lose Augusta in this map. U.S. Rep. John Barrow to be shoved out of Savannah?

Ex-Oconee commissioner seeking to regain old seat || OnlineAthens.com

Northeast Georgia reservoir reported full despite drought  | ajc.com

The long and oft-proposed Bishop by-pass is not being treated real well within the confines of this context. Final push for road project list || OnlineAthens.com

Seems Tim Echols should spend a little bit more time at home? Editorial: PSC's Echols should watch expenses closely || OnlineAthens.com

Paul Broun fiddles while America's credit rating burns. No dancing on this ceiling | OnlineAthens Blogs

Northeast Georgia's Bear Creek Reservoir reported full despite drought conditions | The Republic

Oconee agains weighs funding for sewer line || OnlineAthens.com

Meanwhile the Watkinsville Wonders will be practicing softball ready to kick some ass. Oconee Co Commissioners Meet

Kemp Certifies HD 113 Runoff

Tim Echols is ruffling a few feathers? PSC member draws questions over expenses  | ajc.com

A Republican caucus fleeing its House speaker?

NEWSFLASH nothing remotely close is being considered for closure, although the tiny community of Oconee outside of Milledgeville is on the list . I would imagine, and have no proof one way or the other, that Bishop and North High Shoals are probably on the proverbial chopping block . Some metro Atlanta post offices considered for closure  | ajc.com

Babbitt blasts ‘radical’ GOP bill on public lands || OnlineAthens.com

Peter Holt of Watkinsville comments on this story about an agreement between the Humane Society and people who keep hens in cages. Some See Cage Accord as a Good Start

Congrats to Emily Smith of Watkinsville for her forthcoming final for scholarships this week. Best of luck in this competition. The Weekly Online!

Congrats to the local resident Pranav Bhandarkar for doing so well. Local boy's team out of the running || OnlineAthens.com

It is a sad commentary on our local governments that we have to close the doors of the local libraries earlier instead of fulling funding them. But brava to Jackie Elsner for making a bad situation better. I think we can do better, don't you? Oconee library looks to keep drawing in patrons even as cuts force shorter hours || OnlineAthens.com

Retail chains alter policies amid coupon craze | The Augusta Chronicle

Garland: Redistricting work should give voice to students || OnlineAthens.com