Oconee County, GA Politics

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Tax Commissioner Explained New Title... : Tax Rate Can Increase More than 50 people showed up at the Civic Center on a Thursday evening to hear Oconee County Tax Commissioner Jenni...

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Governor Deal doing his level best to keep Georgia among the dumbest states in the Union Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:11:52 -0500 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Deal's HOPE Fix Leaves 30,000 Out in Cold MEDIA RELEASE February 8, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Deal's HOPE Fix Leaves 30,000 students in the cold Fort says Dems will continue to stand and fight for full reform   Atlanta, Ga. - February 8, 2013 - Senate Democrats said Gov. Deal's proposal to lower the grade point average (GPA) requirement in Georgia's HOPE Grant for students in the technical college system is a reasonable first step, but doesn't go far enough to repair the broken HOPE Grant and Scholarship programs. Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), whip of the Se...

Broun says he wants automatic budget cuts to occur

Columbia Co. man makes bid for 10th District seat

I appreciate the long and storied journalistic career of Blake Giles at the Oconee Enterprise and other newspapers, but when are you going to start realizing that Oconee County does have another party besides the Republican? We are a two party county, and I hope his bosses begin to make him realize that. Could he take the time to call one/any Democrat or Democratic leader for a comment on this story? Evidently not. Let me make it easier for you Blake, my home phone number is 706-769-1131 and my cell phone is 706-372-1062. My email is danjmatt@bellsouth.net or danmatt@hotmail.com. I will be glad to comment on this or any story, but evidently I am not viable enough for him. How does he know that I did not meet with President Obama last week to plan to run for this office? He does not, and did not check. How does he know that Congressman John Barrow is not going to run for the US Senate slot currently held by Saxby Chambliss? He does not, because he did not call him either. How does he ...

Georgia is starting to turn blue, no matter what you do Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:15:56 -0600 From: don@bettergeorgia.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Statewide poll results: Deal, Medicaid, Guns Better Georgia I know it can sometimes feel a little lonely being a progressive in Georgia. But trust me, it only feels that way. And we've got the data to prove it. There are actually millions of Georgians in every corner of our state who believe the same things you do. Download Better Georgia's latest statewide polling. In 2012, New York Times columnist and leading political polling analyst Nate Silver ranked Better Georgia's polling efforts the most accurate in the state. Click to download PDF. » Like you, voters across Georgia know that our tax dollars are better spent building strong roads and safe schools than they are on corporate giveaways. They know background checks before g...

I wrote a Facebook note to Newton County Commissioner John Douglas today after he expressed his views on Tim Bryant's talk show on NewsTalk 1340 WGAU AM in Athens claiming that Ronald Reagan, dead for a decade, could do a better job governing our country buried 10 feet underground than our current commander in chief. Mr. Douglas responded to my request for treating our Commander in Chief more properly with the following hate speech, hardly respectable for someone running for public office: " I have the most utter and complete comtempt for him but I will call him Mr President." Mr. Douglas did not do so today on the radio, and I left this misspelling to show what kind of candidate is seeking the office to replace Paul Broun. Haven't we had enough of this kind of angry and outrageous kind of attitude coming from our career politicians? Time to get someone in there who has our best interests in mind. I am tired of the shock jock schlock coming out of our politician...

I came across a tow truck checking this out at about 1:00 am this morning Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: Advisory Message: suspect identified From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2013 06:10:56 +0000 Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Sunday February 3, 2013, 1:10 AM Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office A message from your Sheriff's Office. ...

Help clean up the Town of North High Shoals Saturday morning The weather is supposed to be very good for this volunteer project. From: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Date: February 6, 2013 9:58:30 AM EST To: Fred Johnson  ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Park Clean-up Saturday msg from David Lawrence Reply-To: Fred John ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Everyone, We are having a work day in the city park this Saturday morning from 9 am to noon.  We'll be moving mulch and clearing trails, so bring loppers, chainsaws, pitchforks, rakes, gloves, and other trail clearing tool.  You will get a chance to use the city's privette pulling device and may want to borrow it.  Please come even if you can only spend an hour with us. Hope to see you Saturday, Council Member and Park Chair David Lawrence

Our prayers have been answered in the 10th District, but we have to be on our guard so we do not have  a United States Senator Paul Broun embarrassing the entire state like he has our Congressional District. From: Patsy Harris patsydudney@yahoo.com Date: February 6, 2013 4:59:19 PM EST To: undisclosed recipients: ; Subject: Thank God. Broun Jr. will run for the US Senate. Reply-To: Patsy Harris patsydudney@yahoo.com Here is the story fresh from the Washington Post: Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) will run for the Senate in 2014, he announced Wednesday afternoon. Broun is the first candidate to officially declare his candidacy for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R). "We must have someone to lead the fight to stop this madness, and restore fiscal restraint to our nation's capital. Georgia needs a senator who will take a stand to stop the irresponsible spending. I'll be that leader," Broun said. Broun's decision is not ...

We need to learn how to kick John Douglas and Paul Broun's ass in November, and Rashad Richey is the man to do it. From: Patsy Harris patsydudney@yahoo.com Date: February 6, 2013 3:36:26 PM EST To: undisclosed recipients: ; Subject: Training for New (and gently used) Couny Chairs Reply-To: Patsy Harris patsydudney@yahoo.com Hi District 10 Democratic Leaders! If you just went to your first Democratic Party meeting and was elected Chair or have been a chair for a while and need your progressive brain refreshed, look no farther. Later this month, join us in Greene County as the Political Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia imparts his vast knowledge of the ins and outs of county party administration. WHO : By Rashad Richey for County Democratic Party Chairs and leaders WHAT : Training on administrative duties  WHEN : Thursday, February 28, 6:30PM on the dot WHERE : The Delwebb Community, 1001 Muscogee Way Greensboro GA, 30642 (exit 1...

Leave your guns at home, please? From: OCAF director@ocaf.com Date: February 6, 2013 1:05:17 PM EST To:  Subject: OCAF Thrift Sale Needs Donations & Volunteers! Reply-To: director@ocaf.com Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Dear Dan, OCAF's Thrift Sale is one of our most important annual fundraisers, this year it's scheduled for March 15th and 16th.   Donations are needed of clean, wearable clothing, accessories, household items of all kinds, tools, sporting goods, household & holiday decor, musical instruments, linens, books and media, electronics, toys, art, and furniture. Unfortunately we do not accept, large TVs, large appliances, mattresses, undergarments or firearms for donation. We've compiled a list providing price ranges for items commonly sold at the OCAF Thrift Sale. Assume the following i...

From: OCAF director@ocaf.com Date: February 7, 2013 10:30:26 AM EST To:  Subject: Southworks Exhibit Deadline Reminder! Reply-To: director@ocaf.com Having trouble viewing this email? Click here REMINDER: Southworks: National Juried Exhibition Deadline for Submissions: Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 Us the link below to go to the web-site and read the CALL FOR ENTRIES! or use the following link to SUBMIT ONLINE NOW! The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) 34 School Street | Watkinsville GA 30677 | 706.769.4565 | info@ocaf.com Forward this email This email was sent to danjmatt@bellsouth.net by director@ocaf....