Oconee County, GA Politics

DOT commissioner resigns | ajc.com

Oconee County Commissioners award Farmington fire station's preliminary planning contract || OnlineAthens.com

Commissioners Move Forward on Farmington Fire House Project - Oconee, GA Patch

Your morning jolt: Martha Zoller signs up for 9th District race | Political Insider

Republican Supermajority On Horizon

More Republicans skipping Obama’s jobs speech | The Ticket - Yahoo! News

City Dope: Sep. 7, 2011 - Flagpole Magazine: Colorbearer of Athens, GA

but not the kind you are probably thinking of, instead I was part of the team of parents keeping track of first downs and yardage necessary in my son's first tackle football game. It is a lot harder than it looks to keep after exactly where the football was downed on the play, which down it is, and how far to go to on the next down.  The game was in a light rain and was very well played by both teams. I forgot how much football action is determined within sixty inches of the line of scrimmage. The Oconee County Recreation and Parks Department ran two games consecutively at the Oconee County Middle School, complete with a rooster crowing in the background and Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox in attendance this evening watching his #14 son's team come up a little short on the 20-6 score. It was fun being part of the team of parents pulling the ten yards of chain up and down the sidelines. I would be happy to volunteer again anytime. My son recorded a pair of solo tackles and...

Alice DePass Studio of Dance, Watkinsville, GA

Congrats to the qualifiers for the Town of North High Shoals Council Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:02:48 -0700 From: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Qualifying Results for Fall 2011 Election from Fred To: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                          August 31, 2011   A single person has qualified for each of the following positions up for election this year on the town council.  Mike Beall qualifie...

Barrow: Politicos win, Georgians lose | savannahnow.com

'Colbert Report' to air 'Too hot to fish' segment tonight || OnlineAthens.com

Meet The Owner of a Theatre Group - Oconee, GA Patch

Markers illustrate overlooked stories | ajc.com

Georgia Governor Appoints Nativist Hate Group Leader to Immigration Board | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center

Ashford Manor Concerts On The Lawn Monday's concert has been postponed due to the tropical storm. The new date is SUNDAY OCTOBER 9th - all tickets will be honored - gates will be at 3PM, music from 4-7PM. Please spread the word!

Georgia's presidential primary and the threat of a lumpy mattress | Political Insider

Oconee parks department wins awards || OnlineAthens.com

Goodbye to All That: Reflections of a GOP Operative Who Left the Cult | Truthout

Congrats to Watkinsville's Adam Nelson on his showing in the World Championships USA Track & Field - Team USA's men golden in long jump and 4x400m

Grower's Second Vineyard Sprouts Slew of Southern Scuppernongs - Oconee, GA Patch

Racetracks Weather Recession, Barely

Regulators close two more Georgia banks | ajc.com

The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > Three qualify for Bogart council

A-C Democrats vote for minor district changes || OnlineAthens.com

Wow Macon military retiree considers challenge against Broun || OnlineAthens.com

The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > Enterprise to host mayoral forum

They have BBQ in Idaho? | OnlineAthens Blogs

Georgia's Democratic Future?

Athens restaurateur expands in Atlanta market || OnlineAthens.com

And so it begins | OnlineAthens Blogs

Lunchtime lectures bring leaders to school || OnlineAthens.com

UGA 'happy' with farm bid || OnlineAthens.com

Funding a quality education is critical | ajc.com

Redistricting recreating a sad era in Georgia politics

Library board decides on $1.63M bid | Morgan County Citizen Online

From: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Date: August 28, 2011 2:00:58 PM EDT To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Notes for July & August 2011 from Fred Reply-To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                          August 28, 2011 An election is upon us.  Post 1, Post 2, and Mayor are up in this election.  The council set election qualifying dates for August 29, 30, and 31.  Specific information about ...

Go get some fresh local food behind Eagle Tavern this Saturday morning Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 07:56:11 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: this week's market To: Please come join us this Saturday morning at the Oconee Farmers Market behind the Eagle Tavern. This is week two of scuppernong season. Not only can you buy them fresh, but you can get them in the form of scuppernong pie! It's also the middle of Georgia's pear season. Try a sample of pear butter! Fall may be coming, but there are lots of late summer vegetables: tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, okra and squash, to name a few. Our vendors will also be bringing grass-fed Senepol beef, pound cakes, pies (pecan, peach, sweet potato, apple, chess, pear, and the aforementioned scuppernong), muffins, banana bread, cakes, cookies, dog biscuits, boiled and fried peanuts, pork skins, beef jerky, jam, local wildflower and sourwood honey, lip balms, and shea butter products. Market Manag...

Georgia Author of the Year Speaks In Athens - Athens, GA Patch

McKillip's Strong Hand on Redistricting - Athens, GA Patch

Matthews joins Ivie in race for Watkinsville mayor || OnlineAthens.com

Your morning jolt: John Barrow as a political condor of interest | Political Insider

Board concerned by thinness at top ranks of Georgia DOT | ajc.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, call 706-372-1062 (cell), 706-769-1131 (home), 706-353-0032 (work) MATTHEWS QUALIFIES TO RUN FOR MAYOR OF WATKINSVILLE             Dan Matthews paid the filing fee late Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2011 at the Watkinsville Community Center to qualify to run for office of Mayor of Watkinsville, Georgia.  It is Matthews’ second attempt and third election after forcing a Run-Off in this summer’s Special Election in the Georgia House of Representatives District 113.             Matthews has attended many of the Watkinsville City Council meetings during the last several decades, both as a writer and a concerned local homeowner. He has been a resident of Morgan Manor Estates subdivision since 2001. He lives with his soon-to-be 12-year-old son Lowell and dog Josephine. He loves watching his son play sports.    ...

Pierce: Athens will lead emerging economy || OnlineAthens.com

Thomas remembered for BBQ, hard work || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee weighs impact of new Farmington fire station || OnlineAthens.com