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Otis Brumby Has Died — Peach Pundit

One of the more eclectic people I worked for - rest in peace Otis Brumby Has Died — Peach Pundit

University name 'insulting' | The Augusta Chronicle

University name 'insulting' | The Augusta Chronicle

Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest

Sorry I did not get this up before the farmers market Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 14:27:52 -0400 Subject: Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest From: pastures1051@gmail.com ! Well, we are kicking off this week's farmer's market with a VEGGIE OF THE WEEK!  And this week our fave veggie is the NEW MEXICAN GREEN CHILE .    Not only delicious and EXCELLENT roasted, served on a yummy grass-fed burger - it also holds a very special place in our hearts.  Taos, New Mexico is the memorable place where I met my husband, John - and where we met that spirited and fun-loving farmer, Will Powers (aka Willy P.), who planted the grass fed beef seed in us and brought us out to the farm in Watkinsville.  And there buried within all of our wonderful "Nuevo" (New Mexico, that is) memories - is the taste and smell of a New Mexico Green Chile.  So, come on out to the farmer's market this Saturday and bring a little "N

"Proofiness" discussion in September for Oconee Democrats book group

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From: Pat Priest ppriest@charter.net Date: September 8, 2012 1:54:03 PM EDT To: Oconee County Democrats ; oconee@yahoogroups.com Subject: [oconee] "Proofiness" discussion in September Reply-To: oconee@yahoogroups.com The Oconee Democrats' book group is reading Charles Seife's "Proofiness: The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception" for its September book. Among the topics Seife explores is the Bush v. Gore outcome in 2000. Many of our book choices in 2012 have highlighted our strong support for science and carefully reasoned knowledge. Here's a portion of the book's review in the New York Times: "Seife, a veteran science writer who teaches journalism at New York University, examines the many ways that people fudge with numbers, sometimes just to sell more moisturizer but also to ruin our economy, rig our elections, convict the innocent and under count the needy. Many of his stories would be darkly funny if t

This week's Oconee Farmers market

Go to the Courthouse Saturday morning for these treats Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 04:50:20 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Fw: this week's market Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated)  --- On Fri, 9/7/12, 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, September 7, 2012, 7:42 AM Greetings- Please join us this week for the Oconee Farmers Market. Our vendors will be bringing - scuppernongs and pears okra, eggplant, sweet potatoes, sweet and hot peppers, squash, tomatoes, shiitakes local wildflower and sourwood honey free range eggs 100% grass fed beef with rump roast samples lamb, chicken-whole and pieces and pork including a variety of sausages jams and jellies vegetable

R.E.M. orders Fox News to stop playing ‘Losing My Religion’ during DNC | The Raw Story

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R.E.M. orders Fox News to stop playing ‘Losing My Religion’ during DNC | The Raw Story

Ikebana Exhibit and Workshop | Online Athens

Ikebana Exhibit and Workshop | Online Athens

No City Election in Watkinsville This Year

No City Election in Watkinsville This Year

Watch the Cast of National Geographic's 'Abandoned' Explore an Old Watkinsville Cotton Gin

Watch the Cast of National Geographic's 'Abandoned' Explore an Old Watkinsville Cotton Gin I think it is cool that they decided to start their series right here in little old Watkinsville, GA at the Thomas Plantation

Roll Call of States at the 2012 Democratic National Convention | Campaign 2012 | C-SPAN

Roll Call of States at the 2012 Democratic National Convention | Campaign 2012 | C-SPAN Georgia is at the 18:00 minute mark of this tape.

LBJ and Walter Reuther, 2/5/65, 9.56A.

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Gov. Deval Patrick: This Is 'Election of a Lifetime'

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Advisory - DNCC Announces Move of Thursday's Convention Events

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Sorry if you were going to go to Bank of America Stadium, but at least you will be dry Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 10:31:54 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com Subject: Advisory - DNCC Announces Move of Thursday's Convention Events Democratic National Convention Media Support   Sept. 4-6, 2012  MEDIA ADVISORY September 5, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact : DNCC Press Office  (980) 249-5310   DNCC Announces Thursday's Convention Proceedings will Move to Time Warner Cable Arena Due to Severe Weather Forecasts CHARLOTTE, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that convention programming, originally planned for Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, September 6, would be moved to Time Warner Cable Arena, the site of the first t

OCO: Benko and Geddings

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Michelle Obama's DNC Speech - Elections 2012

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Lilly M. Ledbetter's DNC Speech - Elections 2012

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Time to let Erick Erickson go CNN, now

Letting people know that the line up of women at the Democratic National Convention is The Vagina Monologues is rather classless from this Macon City Council member. CNN's Erick Erickson's loose lips

....and even more "outside " money for McKillip

Sincerely,  Dan Matthews McKillip reports (on the State reporting site) that contributions of more than $1,000 (each) since the last report of period June 30th = $18,000. And that is just amounts greater than $1,000. And once again, ALL of this money is from OUTSIDE of the district.  Running total: More than 95% of his money is from OUTSIDE the District compared to 25% Outside for Regina Quick. If you have friends who may still be undecided, they may find this fact helpful - WHO will McKillip be representing?  Hardly anyone INSIDE the district has contributed to his campaign. Angela Angela Meltzer, Treasurer Friends of Regina Quick --

New Ga. historical marker celebrates 1970 concert

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New Ga. historical marker celebrates 1970 concert

Athens Woman Accused of Selling Stolen Artwork to Watkinsville Business

Athens Woman Accused of Selling Stolen Artwork to Watkinsville Business

Colham Ferry Rd. is closed due to a semi truck blocking the road. Please seek alternate route. from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Colham Ferry Rd. is closed due to a semi truck blocking the road. Please seek alternate route. from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Valdosta riots! The untold history of the Civil War

Valdosta riots! The untold history of the Civil War

Cleaning woman linked to thefts in three counties

Cleaning woman linked to thefts in three counties

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Appoint Benko as Admin...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Appoint Benko as Admin... : Two Powerful Posts In a surprise move tonight, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners appointed Jeff Benko to serve as county administra...

Important historical society meeting

I would urge you to attend the Oconee County Historical Society meeting to assist with their ambitious endeavors in the near future. I think the cemetery sign project is fantastic. Also big props to the fine folks at Bethel Baptist Church in cleaning up the more neglected areas of the cemetery a few weekends back. Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 10:00 AM Subject: important historical society meeting We will have a regular meeting of the historical society this month: Monday, September 17 th 7pm at OCAF.  This is a very important meeting.  There have been new developments concerning our cemetery sign project and we need to all put our heads together and figure out where we want to direct our efforts next and how we want to handle the current changes.  Please come help us plan. Peggy

Clarke County Democratic Committee HQ Open Full-Time, Volunteers Needed! :)

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If you have a little extra time, why not donate your abilities to at least sit behind a desk and welcome people to the Clarke County Democratic Headquarters recently opened in the Cement Factory district off Tracy Street near where Athica and the trapeze performances are. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: CCDC HQ Open Full-Time, Volunteers Needed! :) From: ccdc.communications@gmail.com Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 01:16:36 +0000 CCDC HQ Open Full-Time, Volunteers Needed! :) Dear friend of the Clarke County Democratic Committee (CCDC), Beginning tomorrow, September 4, the CCDC Headquarters at 160 Tracy Street, Suite 2B, will be  open full time  (M-F 10-7 and Sat10-4),and your help is needed.  :) To volunteer, to work at the CCDC Headquarters for one of the three-hour shifts (10-1, 1-4, or 4-7), you can 1.  click  here  to sign up yourself,  2.  email HQ Coordinator Mary Mack at  ccdchqcoordinator@gmail.com , OR 3.  ca

Advisory - Calvin Smyre to Receive National Award

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Calvin Smyre is very much deserving of this honor Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 07:06:07 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com Subject: Advisory - Ga's Smyre to Receive National Award Democratic National Convention Media Support   Sept. 4-6, 2012  MEDIA ADVISORY September 3, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact : Liz Flowers flowersliz123@gmail.com 404-291-4755   Smyre to Receive Leadership Award in Charlotte "America I am: The African American Imprint" Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2012 - Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre will receive today this year's leadership award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. The award will be presented at a noon luncheon today "America I Am: The African American Imprint" at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Ar

FINAL NOTICE: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - September 8th

Subject: FINAL NOTICE: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - September 8th ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST   SPEAKERS   Karen Solheim, Brett Johns and Dustin Baker Democratic National Convention - Delegates Just back from the convention, they will discuss issues, ideas and take-away moments.   Sally Swift UniServ Director, Georgia Association of Educators Karen and Sally will also be discussing the upcoming Charter Schools amendment.   SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 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.  WHILE WE WELCO

Let's gather together in Eatonton to watch the President!

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Subject: Let's gather together in Eatonton to watch the President! To those of us left at home in Georgia during the Democratic National Convention... The fine Democrats of Putnam County have invited us to join them this Thursday evening to watch the President's acceptance speech. What could be better than gathering with our fellow Dems to cheer our man on! Details: WHEN: This Thursday, Sept. 6, from 7:30 till the speech is over WHERE: T he Putnam Dems' favorite spot to meet -  Sheila's Big Chick,  104 Oconee St., Eatonton, just east of downtown. FOOD?: Oh Yes! Sheila will have some great yummies to purchase. DIRECTIONS: with Google Maps, Google Earth, or MapQuest, copy and paste the following coordinates and it nails the building: 33.325347, -83.385470 from the southeast corner of the downtown square, at Jefferson St and Sumter St, go east on Sumter for one block. Cross the RR tracks and immediately turn right on Oconee St. Sh

Voter Registration

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We have just over one month to register as many Democrats as possible so they can vote for our local and state candidates and President Obama. How about we use this Democratic Convention week to inspire ourselves and our fellow Democrats to register to vote! Labor Day afternoon is a great time to go door to door in the county, not to mention, look for neighborhood BBQs. You might even be offered a bite! Onward and upward! Patsy

The Editor's Desk: Blue South?

The Editor's Desk: Blue South?