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Backpage sex sting nets nine arrests in Oconee County

Backpage sex sting nets nine arrests in Oconee County

Simonton Bridge Road near Brittain Estates is blocked due to down power lines across the roadway ... from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Simmonton Bridge Road near Brittain Estates is blocked due to down power lines across the roadway ... from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

all clear on Atlanta Hwy from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

all clear on Atlanta Hwy from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Simonton Bridge Road power lines down from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

power lines down from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Dial's Mill Road vehicle fire spreading to field from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

vehicle fire spreading to field from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

This week's Farmer Market in front of Oconee County Courthouse

Get you some fresh fruits and veggies. From: Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com Date: June 29, 2012 7:50:25 AM EDT To:  Subject: Fw: this week's market Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated)  --- On Fri, 6/29/12, Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com wrote: From: Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: this week's market To: "Oconee Farmers Market" oconeefm@yahoo.com Date: Friday, June 29, 2012, 7:38 AM Greetings- Please join us tomorrow at the Oconee Farmers Market for some very HOT items-boiled peanuts, beef jerky, lemonade, local wildflower honey, 100% grass-fed beef, and a wide variety of produce including tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, green beans, corn, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, blueberries, shiitake mushrooms and more. Our vendors will also be bringing such breakfast items as apple-pecan muffins, blueberry muffins, choc. chocolate chip z

Stephens County to work with Watkinsville company GIS1.net to identify tax digest errors

Stephens County to work with company to identify tax digest errors

Another reason to vote for Stephen K. Simpson for Congress in the Primary

Congressman Paul Broun, M.D.

Talking Points: SCOTUS Health Care Reform Decision

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From: Eric Gray eric@georgiademocrat.org Date: June 28, 2012 1:15:00 PM EDT To: Eric Gray eric@georgiademocrat.org Subject: Talking Points: SCOTUS Health Care Reform Decision HEALTH REFORM: Supreme Court Affirms Americans' Right to Quality, Affordable Health Care; Mitt Romney Would Repeal Obamacare and Refight Old Political Battles Key Point:  All three branches of government have now agreed that President Obama's health care law is the right thing to do. The law is already helping millions of Americans and will help millions more in the years to come. It's time to move past the same political battles and fully implement the law. Mitt Romney promises to repeal health reform on "day one," refighting old political battles of the past and denying millions of Americans affordable health care. Today the Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare is constitutional.  The individual mandate was upheld, along with all the reforms that ensure America

Georgia Senate Dems Laud High Court Decision on Health Care

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God bless Senators Vincent Fort and Horacena Tate. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:35:38 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com Subject: Senate Dems Laud High Court Decision on Health Care MEDIA RELEASE June 28, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Senate Dems Praise High Court Decision on Health Care Fort says decision will have sweeping positive impact for Georgians Atlanta, Ga. - June 28, 2012 -  In a pivotal moment for the future of health care in our country, the US Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Health Care Act by a vote of 5-4. In their decision, the court determined that the Affordable Care Act, including its individual health insurance, is constitutional. "This may well be the most important court decision of the decade," s

Democratic lawmakers urge Ga. GOP to implement health care law

Dems urge Ga. GOP to implement health care law

Oconee GOP Forum Part 4

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T-SPLOST critics consider legal action

T-SPLOST critics consider legal action

Fireworks Viewing and Parking Information for the Oconee July 4th Spectacular

Fireworks Viewing and Parking Information for the Oconee July 4th Spectacular

Bishop woman and son arrested

Bishop woman and son arrested

Legislative District Map - where/when to vote

Again, arm yourself with knowledge Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:33:04 -0400 Subject: Legislative District Map / where/when to vote From: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com To: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com The Federation of Neighborhoods has provided the following link that shows Clarke County divided into Districts 117, 118, and 119. http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/9689 Remember to send in your questions (now!) to contact@accneighborhoods.org. to be included in the Candidates Forum on MONDAY, JULY 2 at 7:30 PM at Fire Station on Prince Ave. See you all next Monday! David Hamilton President Federation of Neighborhoods ************************************************************************************************************************** For specific information to confirm your district, commission race, precinct, etc. please go to: **   www.sos.ga.gov/mvp ** - after you enter your name, county and date of birth,

Regina Quick Responses to League of Women Voters Questionnaire

Responses courtesy of Regina Quick Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:50:40 -0400 Subject: Regina Quick Responses to League of Women Voters Questionnaire From: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com To: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com FYI,  the following are the responses provided by Regina Quick Candidate for State House Representative from District 117. Dear Regina Quick, Thank you for replying to our 2012 voter guide questionnaire. We appreciate your cooperation. Here is a copy of your submission: Address 201 Wilde Trail Athens, Georgia 30606 Campaign Phone (706) 207-3520 Web Site www.QuickForHouse.com Email rmqpc@mindspring.com Age 48 Education J.D. cum laude, University of Georgia (1987) B.S. Public Administration With Highest Honor, Auburn University (1984) Cullman High School, Cullman, Alabama (1981) What are your qualifications for this position and what is your motivation to serve in an elected office? As a practicing attor

Are You Sure You Know Your Legislative District?

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Good guide for all voters Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:13:56 -0400 From: geinfo@georgiaequality.org Subject: Are You Sure You Know Your Legislative District? Why Your Vote Matters Advancing LGBT Equality in Georgia requires us to elect officials at all levels that are supportive of passing legislation that will protect us and our families from discrimination. More than 80% of Georgia's legislative seats will be decided in the summer primaries on July 31st, NOT during the November general election. In most primary races, less than 25% of registered voters cast a vote. Most races are decided by a few thousand people who vote and most candidates win their races by just a few hundred votes . Giv

Candidates promise to be business friendly

The Oconee Enterprise > News > Candidates promise to be business friendly

The U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Georgia Democrats back in the game

The U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Georgia Democrats back in the game

Diamond necklace raffle to support a scholarship

News Releases » Diamond necklace raffle to support a scholarship

Rep. Barrow says he'll vote to hold Holder in contempt

Rep. Barrow says he'll vote to hold Holder in contempt

Broun and Simpson to Face Off On-Air During Upcoming Athens Debate

Broun and Simpson to Face Off On-Air During Upcoming Athens Debate

GOP: Massive campaign donations should be secret | Jay Bookman

GOP: Massive campaign donations should be secret | Jay Bookman

Pete McCommons' latest beating of the drum to vote against Doug McKillip and for Spencer Frye

Pub Notes

Georgia Congressman John Barrow to skip Democratic convention

Georgia Congressman Barrow to skip Democratic convention

Obama: 'I intend to fight'  said during Atlanta fundraiser

Obama: 'I intend to fight'  | ajc.com

J. Phil Campbell Sr., Natural Resource Conservation Center : Home

J. Phil Campbell Sr., Natural Resource Conservation Center : Home

Dr. Suzanne Miller named New Principal of Oconee County Middle School

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Dr. Suzanne Miller New Principal of Oconee County Middle School Named

Local Democratic National Convention delegates need your donations

DNC Marriage Equality Fund

Information You Should Know about voter purges and registration in Georgia

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Subject: Information You Should Know. Please Read! Democratic Leaders, Voter outreach has been going great though out GA. We have seen tremendous successes with our "Operation Blue" initiatives, "Adopt-A-School" program, faith outreach and voter registration and education rallies. With knowledge of the facts in GA we are better able to bring lasting solutions to the epidemic of voter apathy and combat the trends of unregistered and inactive voters through consistent engagement. Thanks to our elected officials, congressional chairs, county committees, allied organizations and dedicated Democrats, we have increased voter outreach, thus yielding impressive results statewide. Let's keep this momentum going! Here are some facts: If a voter has not participated in 2 consecutive GA general elections they are listed as inactive. During this inactive stage the county government is to send a letter informing them of their status. If the

7:30 pm July 2nd Candidate Forum at Federations of Neighborhoods at old Fire Hall on Prince Avenue

Email a question to Doug or Regina Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:00:50 -0400 Subject: JULY 2nd CANDIDATE FORUM From: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com To: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com Please join the Federation of Neighborhoods for our Candidate Forum for the candidates in contested Georgia House primaries. Doug McKillip and Regina Quick (Republican candidates for Georgia House District 117), Keith Heard and Spencer Frye (Democratic candidates for Georgia House District 118), and Carter Kessler and Chris Perlera (Republican candidates for Georgia House District 118) have been invited. Candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and field moderated questions. **Questions for consideration by the moderator can be submitted to : contact@accneighborhoods.org .   The program will begin at 7:30 pm on July 2nd at the Old Fire Hall at 489 Prince Ave.  All Federation of Neighborhoods programs are free and open t

Obama food run update: The Varsity in Atlanta

Obama food run update: The Varsity in Atlanta

President Obama will visit movie set for "42" in Atlanta

Source: Obama will visit movie set

The Violent Memoirs of a 2008 Obama Campaign Volunteer | Online Athens

The Violent Memoirs of a 2008 Obama Campaign Volunteer | Online Athens

Supreme Court rejects water wars case

Supreme Court rejects water wars case

Final Oconee County Schools Budget Sails Through

Final Oconee County Schools Budget Sails Through

Oconee County Sheriff Candidates Debate Methods of Law Enforcement at Packed Political Forum

Oconee Sheriff Candidates Debate Methods of Law Enforcement at Packed Political Forum

Here's how to know if you'd qualify for refinancing

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If your housing situation is "under water" then this might be what you need   Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 2:17 PM Subject: Here's how to know if you'd qualify for refinancing Here's how to know if you'd qualify for refinancing Hello -- President Obama's plan to give mortgage relief to responsible homeowners boils down to one important principle. He wants to simplify the refinancing process.   And the very first step is to let people know if they would benefit from the President's proposal -- so we've built a tool to help answer that question.   Just enter a few basic facts about your mortgage, and this tool will help you figure out if you currently qualify for easy, low-cost refinancing -- or whether, like millions of families, you need Congress to act to help you lower your interest rate.   Get started now .   As tens of thousands of people have spoken up and written in to the White House,

Written by my friend and Oconee County resident Sally Gustafson about AthFest photography and volunteering

I survived AthFest... | Online Athens

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Education

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Education

Oconee GOP Forum Part 3

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Candidate Forums - MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Regina Quick v. Doug McKillip Sincerely,  Dan Matthews The following political forums are scheduled. If interested, mark your calendars. MONDAY, JULY 2 Federation of Neighborhoods ATHENS, GA

Free movie "Beetlejuice" at Oconee County Library tonight for your teens

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TODAY Movie: “Beetlejuice”: 6-8 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; for teens ages 11-18; free popcorn; free and open to the public; (706) 769-3950.

Oconee County library accepting donations

I would wager you have a number of books to get rid of at your house. Oconee library accepting donations

Stephen Simpson on a Responsibile Government

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Congressman J. Roy Rowland Endorses Stephen K. Simpson

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Senator Grant Endorses Stephen K. Simpson

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Stephen Simpson on Our Economy

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Stephen Simpson on Our Economy

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George Israel Endorses Stephen K. Simpson for Congress

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Stephen Simpson speaking at Butts County Political Forum

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Oconee GOP Forum Part 2

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Oconee GOP Forum Part 1

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America’s Most Corrupt States

America’s Most Corrupt States

Ex-UGA coach reaches proposed deal in bankruptcy | Sports | Bradenton Herald

ATHENS, Ga.: Ex-UGA coach reaches proposed deal in bankruptcy | Sports | Bradenton Herald