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Officials criticize trivialization of abuse

Mother attends 'Antiques Roadshow' in son's memory

Boucher honored at Braves game | Online Athens

Broun accused of breaking campaign finance laws | Online Athens

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Denise Ricks <athensareademocrats@hotmail.com> To: athensareademocrats@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, April 6, 2012 4:49 AM Subject: REMINDER: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - April 14th ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST   SPEAKER April Ingle Georgia River Keeper   She will speak about Georgia's Dirty Dozen. The 12 worst offenses to Georgia's water supply        SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH 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 schools grad rate 4th in state | Online Athens

There are some extremely worthy local charities including Extra Special People, Inc. , Oconee County 4-H , and local public high school foundations including Oconee County Warrior Foundation Inc., Oconee Warrior Dugout Club, and Titan Club, Inc.  - buy the tickets at $25.00 for the entire week I believe and you can choose from those or numerous other deserving area 501(c)3 non-profits. Regional FirstCare TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ | stadionclassic.uga.edu

Whitaker and Extra Special People, Inc. Competiting for 2012 Impact Award

Odd that there is a photo of the GOP elected officials at the Watkinsville Community Center for an Athens Patch story. Athens Elected Officials, Legislative Delegation Debrief

Georgia State GOP Secretary Allegedly Choked Man Aiding Ron Paul Supporters | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Brian Brodrick and Henry Norman The future of domesticated fowl inside the city limits was briefly considered near the end of the new business section of the Watkinsville City Council meeting Wednesday evening at Community Center, but the biggest news might be what the executive session yielded in terms of possible future litigation against the city. Council members Toby Smith and Samantha Purcell listen to a business license request Speculation abounds as to whether the much ballyhooed problems in a section of downtown businesses could be the source of concern, or could it be something much more nefarious and or insidious? We will find out and report shortly. Watkinsville will apparently allowed chicken and roosters in the yard if they are contained, and a sinkhole remains in the back of yard on Katie Lane. A boilerplate tattoo ordinance was inked from Oconee code with no tattoo and body piercing places on the horizon out here after a second public hearing. Victoria Al...

Washington Farms Strawberry Festival in Watkinsville April 28

Athens Academy Named President’s Challenge Demonstration Center

Athens Academy Equestrian team competes | Online Athens

The strapped finances of Georgia's Democratic party | Political Insider

Mother attends 'Antiques Roadshow' in memory of son

4-8-12 Oconee part of two State House Districts – Minority in both

Athens, Ga. - The University of Georgia University Union Student Programming Board will present "An Evening with John Legend," a lecture and performance by the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter on April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall. Tickets are now on sale and can be charged with a credit card over the telephone at the number listed below. Legend will speak about his philanthropy work with Teach for America and his advocacy for equal access to education for all children. He also will perform several of his songs. Born John Stephens on Dec. 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, Legend was a child prodigy whose grandmother taught him to play the piano. He grew up singing in church choirs and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he directed a coed a cappella group. After graduating, Legend worked for a consulting group and performed in New York nightclubs. He became an in-demand session musician and songwriter, working with such arti...

Regardless of your views of the Civil War, we should all be interested in history From: "psommer" psommer@bellsouth.net Date: April 7, 2012 9:26:02 PM EDT To: "'psommer'" psommer@bellsouth.net Since we are interested in the Watkinsville Cemetery and local history, I thought I'd pass this invitation on to you. The T. R. R. Cobb Camp #97 Sons of Confederate Veterans and The Laura Rutherford Chapter #88  United Daughters of the Confederacy request the honor of your presence on April 22, 2012 at Confederate Memorial Day Observances in Historic Watkinsville , Georgia . A flagpole and marker dedication to all Oconee Confederate Soldiers will begin at 2:00 p. m. in the Watkinsville Cemetery . A memorial dedication for two civilians who died in a Union prison will begin at 3:15 p.m. in front of Eagle Tavern.  A reception for all to enjoy will be held after the second ceremony.

Subject: Rose Creek Stewardship CLEAN UP! Hi Friends! Here is your friendly reminder about our Rose Creek Stewardship Roadside (and creek) litter clean up as a part of Keep Oconee Clean and Beautiful Commissions GREAT OCONEE CLEAN UP!   Click on that link to see the story I wrote for Patch, and why Melvin Davis wants us to step up our efforts for this event.  It's an interesting story! The event takes place all over Oconee County on April 21st, but because I will be involved in those efforts on that day, I have scheduled our ROSE CREEK STEWARDSHIP clean up the Sunday before, on April 15. I HOPE YOU WILL PARTICIPATE IN BOTH EVENTS, but at the very least, let's get our area litter free! I am hoping that you will meet me at The Covered Bridge at 2:00 on Sunday April 15 and we can sort out the rest of the details from there. I will have safety vests, bags, gloves (I think) and pick up sticks, and also orange cones to help keep us safe in our efforts...

Frye out-fundraises Heard in statehouse primary | Online Athens

Lindsey Cheek Profile - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local Dem blasts GOP official for comment