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Broun challenger promises action, not words

Broun challenger promises action, not words

Oconee to have its own July 4 celebration, thanks to local business

Oconee to have its own July 4 celebration, thanks to local business

Post 1 Board of Commissioners Candidates Express Different Views on TSPLOST, Other Issues

Post 1 Board of Commissioners Candidates Express Different Views on TSPLOST, Other Issues

Four candidates vye for two spots on Oconee County commission

Four candidates vye for two spots on Oconee County commission

Feds inspecting Ga. county's new political map

Feds inspecting Ga. county's new political map

Scenes from last night's Democratic conversation with Republican candidates

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Thanks to those who came to the discussion last night

Thank you very much to those who choose to attend the Oconee County Democratic Committee discussion last night at the Government Annex, and to those who did not, we would like to invite you to come next month's meeting Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the USDA conference room. I have the utmost respect to anyone who takes a chance to run for office. I wish to extend my sincerest apologies to those who feel I slighted or otherwise excluded them, especially Trey Downs and Sarah Bell, and hope that they will at least acknowledge our attempts at asking them to attend our next meeting July 19. They are also well within their right to not attend or decline as politely and quickly as Jennifer Riddle did last night in response to my query to get her to attend the event. Also I think it is quite tacky and petty (not to mention vindictive) of some people to attempt to dissuade candidates from attending our event, but I do think that is in step with the character or lack thereof of those naysay

Everyone is always welcome at every Oconee Democrats meeting

Some Oconee County residents seem to be rather angry and seemingly insulted about the way we run the Oconee County Democratic Committee meetings. Well guess what, if you aren't attending these meetings, we don't care. We will always welcome you back with open arms. Seems that things are getting pretty ugly and uncivil about the people who are and are not coming this evening.  Some people even seem to know what emails I have and have not sent. We remain flexible, fluid and open to compromise and change. Despite the fact that voting tends to be 3-to-1 Republican to Democrat in the general election, there are a lot of local people who want to have a voice in local politics. We encourage our members to cross over and pick up a Republican ballot on the Primary July 31 or before to have input on who will be our leaders. It makes perfect sense to me that the majority Republican vote will be roughly split down the middle in many of the contested races, thus making the Democratic

More fallout from domestic terrorism conduit possibly involving McKillip's office

The chill on conversation at the state Capitol

Tom Odom and Mike Hunter face off for Board of Education chair

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-06-19/board-member-former-administrator-will-contend-oconee-boe-chairman

Blake Aued's final (?) pair of blogs drops bombs on Doug McKillip and Regina Quick race

This is one of Blake Aued's final few blogs for the Athens Banner-Herald and the last two should have the fall out the size of a thermo-nuclear blast. Or if you would rather, this one has a few repercussions that should make the conversation with Blake Aued Wednesday on NewsTalk 1340 WGAU. Congrats to Blake on the new gig at Flagpole. I don't think there will be any shortage of material to write about for the next few months anyhow.

McKillip legislation seen as catalyst for domestic terrorism in 5 Atlanta doctors office

So how does this feel, Doug? To know that your legislation is at least partially responsible for the bombings of five Atlanta area clinics? Is this what God told you to do when you were born again? What does your conscious tell you about unintended consequences? Doctors fear testifying at Capitol  | ajc.com

Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting agenda

Oconee County Georgia Democratic Committee Meeting Thursday, June 21, 2012 I.                     Call to order and welcome – excused absences? II.                  Agenda correction and approvals, if any III.                Minutes from the May 17, 2012 meeting IV.               Suspend normal rules and welcome candidates V.                  Melvin Davis (7:05 – 7:15) VI.               Tammy Gilland (7:15 – 7:25) VII.             Scott Berry (7:25 – 7:35) VIII.          Mark Saxon (7:35 - 7:45) IX.               Mike Hunter (7:45 – 7:55) X.                  Chuck Horton (8:00 – 8:10) XI.               Anyone else (8:10 – 8:30)

Pete McCommons' political calculus for Doug McKillip - Regina Quick race

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Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational | Online Athens

Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational | Online Athens

J. Phil Campbell Sr. research center loses last Federal Workers after Paul Broun abandons Oconee County research center

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Federal workers at Oconee research farm report to new jobs It is really sad to me that we are losing this jewel of a sustainable farm right in the heart of Oconee County. Perhaps North Georgia University's Oconee County campus right across the street can take it over. I hope the research done there over the years is not wasted or forgotten about. This speaks volumes of Congressman Paul Broun's lack of commitment and understanding about the importance of being an advocate for his home county. 

Don't try to backdoor with Backpage booty in Bishop

Jefferson man refuses to press charges in Backpage robbery in Bishop

Check out JP Crisan's photoblog and review of "A Comedy of Errors" by The Rose of Athens theatrical troupe at Ashford Manor

The Bard Comedic | Online Athens

Bishop couple opened farm for youth to view Clydesdales

Bishop couple opened farm for youth to view Clydesdales