Oconee County, GA Politics

Begin forwarded message: From: Democratic Party of Georgia; info@georgiademocrat.org Date: February 24, 2012 3:44:37 PM EST To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: Exclusive invite to our Primary Night Party Reply-To: info@georgiademocrat.org Click here to unsubscribe PAID FOR BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF GEORGIA: 763 TRABERT AVE. NW, SUITE A, ATLANTA GA 30318. MIKE BERLON, CHAIR; NIKEMA WILLIAMS, VICE-CHAIR; RUSSELL EDWARDS, TREASURER. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE.

I would be proud for my son to play for Coach Mark Fox at UGA, who lives in Oconee County. I hope we beat Florida today. I have had the pleasure of coaching and scorekeeping for my son's Premier League team out of Athens Academy, and they had the number of Coach Fox's son Parker's team at Oconee Middle for the last three years. The Oconee blue lost maybe 9 straight to the Spartans going back for three seasons of Premier League play. The Oconee kids are just as talented, well coached and have even better shoes for the most part, but the Athens Academy 10 were a little taller and faster when it was crucial. They came close to beating the Spartans this season but have yet to crack the Spartans streak of dominance. The Oconee kids have a seriously talented point guard in Jace Baughans, who can sink that step-back three with authority. I hope Coach Fox can develop UGA into a perennial basketball powerhouse. I hope some day to buy season tickets again. I attended about 85% o...

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I have been at many events where Kate McDaniel has been at as well. Even though we are on opposite side of the political ledger, I give her props for her activism and her involvement as a community leader and activist. Oconee woman honored by Colonial Dames | Online Athens

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Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: Sen Dems Fight to Save Unemployment Benefits MEDIA RELEASE FEBRUARY 24, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Senate Dems Fight to Save GA Unemployment Benefits Decrease in duration of benefits takes food off the table, says Orrock Atlanta, Ga. - Feb. 23, 2012  - Senate Democrats took GOP members of the Senate to task on cutting the number of weeks that Georgians receiving unemployment benefits can receive benefits. The Senate voted 34 - 13 to Increase the amount of employee wages that are taxed for unemployment insurance; reduces the maximum number of weeks a claimant may receive benefits from 26 to a sliding scale of 12 to 20 weeks based on the state's unemployment rate and imposed a one-week delay in receiving benefits. "Amid the worst recessi...

I would strongly urge all residents of Oconee County, Georgia to consider signing up or attending at least one of these events Sincerely,  Dan Matthews From: wbyce@oconee.ga.us To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:09:57 -0800 Subject: Last Day of Registration for Spring Programs! Today, Friday February 24 is the last day to register for Spring Programs! Register now for Youth Soccer Leagues, Soccer Academy, Oconee Special Soccer League, Start Smart Soccer, Start Smart Baseball, Sticks for Kids Golf and Volleyball! We have programs for adults as well - Senior Stretch, Yoga and an Adult Softball League!  Don't forget our spring special events: March 10 - Table Tennis Tournament March 10 - Night of Blue Lights - FREE March 17 - Touch a Truck - FREE April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt -FREE April 21 - Pitch, Hit and Run Contest May 5 - May Day Madness Disc Golf Tournament May 12 - Movie in the Park -FREE Questions? Call 706.769.3...

Special Called Meeting of Board of Elections and Voter Registration on Feb. 27 The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. to determine the legal sufficiency or legal insufficiency of Application for Recall 2012-01 for the Recall of Mayor Nancy B. Denson. The meeting will take place at 150 East Washington Street in Civic Hall above the Board of Elections Office. For more information, contact Gail Schrader, Supervisor of Elections and Voter Registration, at 706-613-3150.

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From: Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield & To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:25 AM Subject: Benfield to join GreenLaw, won't seek re-election Having trouble viewing this email? Click here   Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield to become Executive Director of GreenLaw, will not seek re-election to State House State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield has announced her plans to become the new Executive Director of GreenLaw, a Georgia environmental advocacy organization, dedicated to clean air and clean water. Benfield will begin her new position at the conclusion of this year's legislative session. An outdoors enthusiast and nature lover, Rep. Benfield has been a vocal environmental advocate during her 14 years as a member of the Georgia House's Natural Resources Committee. Her commitment to clean water and clea...

If you want to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention this fall, this would be the first step. Attend the meeting at the Bishop Community Center Thursday 6-8 pm Sincerely,  Dan Matthew Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:55:58 -0800 Subject: [oconee] Please remind all your Democrats TODAY about Convention Delegate selection ____________________________________________________________ SUBJECT LINE: Convention Delegates training sessions this week! The Democratic National Convention will be held September 3-6 in Charlotte , NC , right up the road from District 10. Georgia will send 124 delegates and 9 alternates. Seventy-two delegates will be chosen on the district level. District 10 will elect 3 male and 2 female delegates (0 alternates).   Georgia Delegate Selection Plan: online at: www.georgiademocrat.org/our-party/delegate-selection-plan/ Some of the dates in the plan have been changed and are reflected below. ...

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Please consider attending the training session 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday at the Bishop Community Center in Bishop Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:37:38 -0800 Subject: [oconee] District 10 will elect 5 Convention Delegates   Important message about delegate election to the National Convention in Charlotte in September.  There will be several training sessions for those who wish to be elected as delegates to the Convention, and one will be held in Bishop on February 23rd. - Sent: Tue, February 7, 2012 1:55:46 PM Subject: District 10 will elect 5 Convention Delegates! Hello District 10 Chairs,   Can you please forward this email to all of your county's Democrats.   The Democratic National Convention will be held September 3-6 in Charlotte , NC , right up the road from District 10. Georgia will send 124 delegates and 9 alternates. Seventy-two delegates will be chosen on the district level. District...

Subject: TONHS January 2012 Notes from John Via Fred Reply-To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                  January 20, 2012 Have you been to the new "Bark Park" at Oconee County Veterans Park? You would never know it was there, but for the new signs that just went up. It is way, way, way in the back; I had no idea the park was that big. Dog people, please check it out. We're looking for a few good dogs. Does your dog have what it takes to grace this year's Dog Day Flyer? Send me a few pictures and if our photographer agrees we'll schedule a shoot. If you have any sugges...

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Democratic Party of Georgia <info@georgiademocrat.org> To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:47 PM Subject: Save the Date! JJ 2012 with Gov. Bill Richardson The Democratic Party of Georgia asks you to Save the Date for the 2012 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner with special guest ------------------------------------------------------------- Governor Bill Richardson ------------------------------------------------------------- Please reserve the evening of Saturday,...