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Matthews re-elected chair of Oconee County Democratic Committee for third term

The Oconee County Democratic Committee unanimously re-elected Dan Matthews Chair of the group for his third term 2013-14 during the second part of their caucus at Krimson Kafe in a brief meeting Saturday morning. "I am honored and humbled by their continued confidence in my leadership," said Matthews. "Our goals for the next term include candidate recruitment, increased civic participation, and greater visibility. We want people in Oconee County know it is cool and socially acceptable to be a Democratic supporter once again in our community." Matthews is the only Democratic candidate from Oconee County during the last two years, having run for both Mayor of Watkinsville and Georgia State House of Representatives in the old 113th District. He made the run-off against Chuck Wiliiams in the 113th special election to replace Hank Huckaby (having defeated Republicans Alan Alexander and Sarah Bell) and lost to Charles Ivie in the mayoral race several months later in 2

ATHENS Ethics Town Hall Meeting - Monday night!

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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Common Cause Georgia <wperry@commoncause.org> To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: ATHENS Ethics Town Hall Meeting - Monday night!     www.GeorgiaEthicsReform.com Media Advisory December 6, 2012 Contact:    Common Cause Georgia , William Perry, wperry@commoncause.org  - 678-358-6966  Georgia Conservatives in Action , Kay Godwin, kgodwin@accessatc.net - 912-282-2524 Georgia Tea Party Patriots , Julianne Thompson,  jthompsongop@yahoo.com  - 404-798-4663 or Debbie Dooley, debbie0040@yahoo.com  - 404-625-4986       Georgia Watch , Elena Parent,  eparent@georgiawatch.org  -  404-525-1085      League of Women Voters of Georgia , Kelli Persons,  kelli@lwvga.org  - 404-522-4598 Alliance In Athens For Ethics Town Hall Meeting Group holds meeting at Tate Student Center to share plans and receive fe

Watkinsville City Council agenda for Wednesday 12/12/12

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE December 12, 2012 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES 1.  November 14, 2012 APPEARANCES 1.  Brad Williams – business license – Custom Pits and Fabrication – 1360 Greensboro Hwy. ADMINISTRATION 1.  November 30, 2012 Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Consider Resolution for Emergency Management Consider Worker’s Comp. & Liability Insurance Proposals Appoint Councilman Brian Brodrick as liaison between City & Tree City USA EXECUTIVE SESSION Personnel matter ADJOURN

Monument to be Dedicated to Fallen Bogart Policeman

Monument to be Dedicated to Fallen Bogart Policeman

Caterpillar Looking to Hire Training Consultant

Caterpillar Looking to Hire Training Consultant

Hell and the Science Committee | The Daily Scan | GenomeWeb

Hell and the Science Committee | The Daily Scan | GenomeWeb

Oconee Schools' Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations Leaving

Oconee Schools' Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations Leaving

Poll questions Chambliss' vulnerability | Online Athens

Poll questions Chambliss' vulnerability | Online Athens

TRUTH: Chip Rogers is being paid to go away

Let&#8217;s be honest: Chip Rogers is being paid to go away

Watkinsville's ServiceMaster Complete Helps Victims of Hurricane Sandy Get Back on Their Feet

Watkinsville's ServiceMaster Complete Helps Victims of Hurricane Sandy Get Back on Their Feet

Fly Away by Fester Hagood- Live From Rock Bottom

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1. Painpill, Ky. by Fester Hagood- Live From Rock Bottom

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5. Bulldawg Drinkin' Song (Tailgate Remix) by Fester Hagood- The Gypsy

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5 More Days (Live with Full Moon Ramblers)- Live From Rock Bottom

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11. Load the Gun /Hard Water Blues by Fester Hagood- Live From Rock Bottom

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Rep. Broun seeks to keep seat on science committee

Rep. Broun seeks to keep seat on science committee

Store Cameras Capture Van Crashing Into Chandlee Jewelers (Video)

This is the most exciting thing to happen at an Oconee County business in a long time Store Cameras Capture Van Crashing Into Chandlee Jewelers (Video)

Georgia House Democrats Demand Repeal of Anti-Business Provision of Immigration Bill

Georgia House Democrats Demand Repeal of Anti-Business Provision of Immigration Bill

President Obama's tribute to Led Zeppelin

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Sorry this trumps every argument any one has ever had against Barack Obama

Former Ga. Senate majority leader Chip Rogers quits

Former Ga. Senate majority leader quits

Meeting 11 am Saturday December 8th at Krimson Kafe

The meeting to elect a chair for 2013-14 will be at Krimson Kafe on 40 Greensboro Highway in Watkinsville at 11 am this Saturday morning, December 8th, 2012. There being no other urgent business at this time, this is the only agenda item in this brief meeting. Members are urged to order but certainly do not have to eat if they wish to do so elsewhere.

Oconee Democrats Christmas party canceled

The previously scheduled December 9th Oconee County Democratic Christmas party at Robert Wyatt and Ann Stoneburner's house has been canceled at request of the hosts. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Donate to the Firefly Trail to get a bike trail from Athens to Union Point

In the Loop

Pick up trash near Rose Creek in one of the more beautiful areas of the county

ATTN: SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!

Don't ignore will of public

Don't ignore will of public

Photos: Christmastime Has Arrived in Watkinsville

Photos: Christmastime Has Arrived in Watkinsville

Oconee County Observations: County Submitted Application For Federal Funds To ...

Oconee County Observations: County Submitted Application For Federal Funds To ... : End Dead End Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask him when the walking trail at Veterans Park will be completed, Oconee County Pa...

Health/PE Teacher Needed at Oconee County Elementary

Health/PE Teacher Needed at Oconee County Elementary

Christmas Parade 2012 takes over Barnett Shoals and Main Street flawlessly as usual

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Thanks again to the Marbut family and the whole Sunshine Cycle family for allowing our family to once again be a part of their Watkinsville Christmas parade festivities. Add caption Biking and taking photos is a challenge but one I enjoy. Add caption Add caption It was a warm Saturday morning for 10, 000 people to descend on Barnett Shoals and Main Street. Here are but a few of them.