Oconee County, GA Politics

Most all of us are motivated by wanting to leave a positive impact as our legacy. I know last night I had to console a very sad 12-year-old basketball player who was equally disappointed that his team lost by missing a last second shot and his lack of playing time to make an impact on the outcome. I write this not to reflect poorly on his coach or teammates, but to reflect on the passing of Whitney Houston and wondering what we will all be remembered by when we pass. That is the one thing we unquestionably have in common no matter what our believes or faith. But let us strive to understand and appreciate our differences as something to celebrate rather than discriminate. Oconee County Georgia is an amazing and refined suburban location for anyone to visit or relocate. It is where I call home. I love living here and owning a home here. I planted two trees yesterday given to me by Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie and City Clerk Julie Sanders that may live a lot longer than me if I am ...

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What people are saying about the Caterpillar announcement | Online Athens

Public Information Office Media Releases Posted on: February 17, 2012 Athens-Clarke & Oconee Counties selected as location of a new Caterpillar manufacturing facility (Athens, GA) - Governor Nathan Deal, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson, and Oconee County Chairman Melvin Davis announced on Friday, February 17, 2012 the selection of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties as the location of a Caterpillar plant to be built on the Orkin property near the intersection of old US 29 and Georgia 316. “We are excited about our two counties coming together to support this project because of the opportunity it brings to enhance our local industrial base,” said Mayor Denson. “This project brings back some of the traditional manufacturing jobs we have lost over the past decades and gives a significant number of people in our community and the region new job opportunities,” she continued. Chairman Davis said, “This exciting project not only enhances the tax ba...

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More women and their partners are deciding to vote against McKillip by the score locally. McKillip grilled on his fetal-pain abortion bill | Online Athens

The Athens Academy boys 6th grade basketball team, coached by Chris Pittard, will play for its second Premier League post-season tournament title in three years 8:30 pm Friday at the Spartan Center hosting Madison County. The Spartans squad, led by lengthy all-stars Alex Deltchev and Taylor Boswell, took out a scrappy Morgan County team 29-15 Thursday evening in the Oconee Auxiliary Gym at the back of Oconee County High School. Joe Colley and Lowell Matthews played well off the bench getting rebounds, blocked shots, and assists by the bucketful. Slashing and versatile Conner Hatch hit another last second jump shot at the end of the third quarter, just barely inside the three point stripe. Athens Academy jumped out to a 10-0 lead before the scrappy Morgan County team climbed back to make it a contest. The Spartans' Owen Roberts nailed a jumper and made the three point shoot out as part of the all star festivities Saturday. Colley went three-for-four from the charity stripe. Av...

If you want a theocracy instead of a democracy here in the good old United States, then this might be your man. I could not bring myself to support Santorum under any circumstances ever. Santorum to campaign in Georgia | ajc.com

Democratic State Senators working for our Georgia veterans again. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:20:45 -0500 Subject:  Veteran Bills Pass Committee MEDIA RELEASE FEBRUARY 15, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com VET BILLS PASS COMMITTEE Senate Dems Move on Measures Aimed at Supporting Returning Vets Atlanta, Ga. - Feb. 15, 2012  - Two measures aimed at providing transition support to veterans returning from overseas passed favorably today out of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee. Senate Bill 328 would allow veterans to earn academic credit at Georgia colleges and universities for courses they took while in active military service. A second measure, SB 329, would create a Returning Veterans Task Force to determine what additional ...

Please attend this meeting if you can this evening. This is the last meeting with interim chair Ann Stoneburner at the helm, and she has done an outstanding job in my absence. Thank you Ann. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month), 2/16/2012, 7:00 pm Title: Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month) Date: Thursday February 16, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. Location: Oconee County Government Annex Street: 1291 Greensboro Highway City Sta...

This is awful and I hope we can figure out the alleged humans who attempted these three attacks in our front yards. This is from Facebook: Cycling friends be careful out there. Note from yesterday. Alert for Oconee County: Today on Elder Road, halfway between New High Shoals and Highway 53 (Hog Mountain Road) at approximately 2:30 pm, a dark maroon, recent edition, 2 door Chevrolet Silverado with partial license plate believed to be “3512-AM_ _” intentionally attempted to harm four road bikers traveling in a group. The truck honk ed continuously while passing and then nearly hit the front rider. The truck then proceeded 30 meters ahead and slammed on its brakes, skidding in the process. The truck then shifted into reverse, the tires peeled against the pavement and tried to hit the riders while in reverse. The truck then skidded for the third time to a stop. The driver again put the truck into gear, the tires again peeled out and attempted to hit the riders for a third ...

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Sign up or volunteer if you can for the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Final Weeks of Spring Registration Going on Now  Final two weeks of registration going on now! Spring Programs Registration:   Register for Start Smart Soccer, Start Smart Baseball, Soccer Academy, Youth Soccer Leagues, Oconee Special Soccer League, Sticks for Kids Golf, Volleyball, Intramural Teen Soccer Leagues, Yoga, Adult Softball Leagues, and Tennis. Register online at www.ocprd.com or visit Oconee Veterans Park.  For more information visit our website or call 706-769-3965. Spring Special Events: Table Tennis Tournament - March 10 Touch a Truck - March 17 Easter Egg Hunt - April 7 Pitch, Hit and Run - April 21 May Day Madness Disc Golf Tournament V - May 5 Movie in the Park - May 12   Volunteer Coaches Needed: Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department is in need of volunteer coaches for...

Darryl Hicks, former candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner Watkinsville , Georgia – February 9, 2012 – The Oconee County Democratic Committee will host its annual Democratic "Party" on February 25, 2012. The theme of this year's Democratic "Party" will be, All Hail The Two Party System! The Democratic "Party" will take place at Krimson Kafé, 40 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville, from 5 to 7 p.m. "When you live in Oconee County it's easy to forget that we have a two-party system in America," said Ann Stoneburner, chair of the Oconee County Democratic Committee. "But there are Democrats making contributions to this community just like there are everywhere in this great country, and we want to come together for food, refreshments, and fellowship." Darryl Hicks will be the featured speaker at this year's Democratic "Party". Mr. Hicks is a leader among Georgia Democrats. He ran for Secreta...

Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 9:24 PM Subject: meeting february 20 Dr. Betty Ann Brooks, local resident and author, will speak to the Oconee Historical Society at their meeting on Feb 20th, 7pm at OCAF.   Her recently published book, From Riverboats to Confederate Navy to Knighthood, will be discussed. The book chronicles Dr. Brooks' family history leading up to the Civil War and especially the riverboat captain, William Param Brooks, her grandfather.  Dr. Brooks can tell as good a story as she can write one so join us as we travel from New Orleans to Cuba , England and the return to the South.   The meeting will be at OCAF February 20 th at 7pm.  There was a recent article about Dr. Brooks and her book in the Oconee Leader, if you are interested in learning more about this interesting lady.  Peggy

It would be real easy to write even at this fairly premature point "See, you really should have voted for me instead of this failed banker." But at the very least, I certainly would have been available for comment and not meddled in Athens/Clarke County redistricting matters. Athens redistricting gets even more complicated | Online Athens

Since often my endorsements are considered a kiss of death, consider this at the very least a recommendation of someone who deals with the Oconee County Sheriff Department on a semi-regular and professional basis. So far no one has given me one legitimate reason to vote otherwise. Berry Touts His Experience, Record As Oconee County Sheriff

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