Oconee County, GA Politics

Oconee County Observations: Rose Creek Mitigation Bank Seeking Variance To Wor... : Holds Easement For Site Rose Creek Mitigation Bank, one of two such banks operating in the county, is awaiting a state permit to be able t...

recorded in Watkinsville at Full Moon Studio sometime between 1993 and 1995

3 on 3 Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament Winners

HR 273: Repeal of the 17th Amendment (How Senators Are Elected) — Peach Pundit

To Rocket Field built by Rotary Club in Watkinsville

This is the wall of the local bakery and café with Micheal Porfiri on acoustic guitar performing this frosty morning at 18 Barnett Shoals Road in Watkinsville.

Georgia Legislators Propose Ending Direct Election of Senators—Why Not Just Get Rid of the Senate?

Oconee foundation honors veterans, kicks off fundraiser

Broun does well in poll of GOP Senate field Everything about this push phone poll was skewed toward the conservative, but just today Athens native Jack Kingston let it slip at a GOP meeting in Forsyth County that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for US Senate versus Congressman Broun

Woodbine legislator introduces bill to allow Georgia to nullify federal law | jacksonville.com

Come get some eggs, pecans, escarole, radishes, and a few beets Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:06:56 -0500 Subject: Doin' it a little different this week... From: pastures1051@gmail.com To: Hello all!  Because tomorrow looks to be a dismal day - we have decided not to have the official produce stand.  BUT,  we couldn't leave you all hungry and desiring all the farm fresh goodies you've grown so acustomed to!  So, in lieu of the stand, we will be taking orders for farm fresh eggs and veggies ready for pick up at the farm at 12:00 pm.  So let us know if there's an order we can fill! - First come first serve in terms of orders! Farm Fresh Eggs Pecans Escarole Radishes Beets (but not too many...the chioggias were very popular last week!!) I'll be checking the emails periodically today up until morning and will respond to each order to confirm that we will be able to provide them. ...

Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:23:30 -0500 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Lucas Decries Manipulation of Elections Outcomes MEDIA RELEASE February 15, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Lucas Decries Manipulation of Election Outcomes Non-partisan elections favor elite, wealthy and GOP, says Lucas Atlanta, Ga. - February 15, 2013 - Sen. David Lucas (D-Macon) exposed new maneuvering by Republicans to manipulate the outcome of elections in Georgia. Senate Bill 26 is one of a series of measures before the state legislature that will move elections from the standard second Tuesday in November to July. SB 26 in Bibb County and similar measures introduced by Fulton and DeKalb County GOP legislators would make many elections "non-partisan...

Once again our tax and spend Republican Governor finds a way to gouge Georgians for another few thousand dollars if you buy or sell anything on Amazon.  Governor Deal: Georgians to pay taxes on Amazon buys

My favorite photographer of the moment is a former sports photographer Craig Gum, who used to live in Watkinsville. His technique of development and composition is painstakingly complex and adds layers and depth beyond your average artistic attempts. Most of his photos are difficult to describe, but he has quite the eye and his photos are amazing to behold. I would say this might be the best artist I have seen in quite some time, and his photographs are amazing A lot of his work juxtaposes various familiar yet disturbing or provocative images. He is quite in demand, and I think we will be hearing quite a lot more from this artist. I give it my highest recommendation. He has been featured in the Red and Black, and his technique involves layering to give the images depth and breadth that might not otherwise be appreciated by the average photography fan. I would post them here but that might ruin the surprise. One particular favorite puts a twist on cock fighting, with a bird and a ...

Meth house from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

This is a post from my phone wishing you a happy Valentines Day

Developer Ken Beall and Athens builder Jared York capped off a night of busy business approval at the Watkinsville City Council meeting Wednesday with sketch plat submitted and unanimously approved for Ava's Walk on 2.48 acres of fallow pasture between Wilson and Lawanna abutting Morgan Manor Estates (yes that is where I live). It was a full house for the first time in a long time with all the council members present along with city attorney Joe Reitman. Chief of Police Lee O'Dillon and clerk Julie Sanders were temporarily replaced well by surrogates whose names I should have gotten at the time of the meeting, and for that omission I apologize to our readers. I personally think the small side streets cannot handle the extra traffic or the construction equipment necessary to build these houses. This unanimous passage was done without much input from anyone in the nearby community. Newest city council member Connie Massey seemed to be the only member of the council who took t...

From: "psommer" psommer@bellsouth.net Date: February 12, 2013 2:29:46 PM EST To: "'psommer'" psommer@bellsouth.net Subject: historical society needs help I just found out that the Parks and Recreation Department is advertising that the Oconee County Historical Society will be hosting tours of Central School House during Touch a Truck. It will be March 16 th   11-2pm. If you are interested in helping us host visitors, please let me know.  It's not difficult and we can teach you what you need to know. Peggy

Oconee deputies working leads on rash of entering autos

I used to go watch Ted Nugent make a fool of himself as a teenager growing up in Iowa until the Wango Tango tour, now he threatens to derail and make a mockery of the State of the Union address. I hope the Secret Service keeps some automatic weaponry trained on him for the entire evening With Ted Nugent invite, “the stupid party” rocks on

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Scheduled To Decide Fu... : Now Sitting Empty The Oconee County Board of Commissioners tomorrow night is scheduled to take up a rezone request by the new owner of Peb...

Rep. Tom Price will decide on Georgia Senate race in May

Begin forwarded message: From: "psommer"  Date: February 11, 2013 10:55:27 AM EST To: "'psommer'" Subject: historical society news Our next meeting will be   Tuesday February 19 at Ashford on Main 7pm .  At our last meeting we voted to change our meeting days to the third Tuesday and Dave Shearon very nicely volunteered his facility as a meeting location.  We also discussed helping with the historic survey that is currently going on in the City of Watkinsville, so we will concentrate our collecting of information on that area, however if you have something you want to share about that is outside of the city limits please do so. Peggy

Congrats to Dr. Glenn Sincerely,  Dan Matthews From: tonyglenn@gmail.com To: tonyglenn@gmail.com Subject: UPDATE: Farmington house UNDER CONTRACT! Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:46:29 -0500 Figured I'd update folks…….after only a week on the market, I have a contract on my house!  I don't want to jinx my good luck, but I couldn't be more pleased.  Two competing offers were submitted on Saturday, and after a final deadline for "highest and best", I accepted an offer that was 5% above the list price.  A very fortunate scenario that I never dreamed possible.  So now I'm frantically looking for a new place! Thanks everyone for all the comments I've received on Farmington.  It truly is a unique and beautiful home that I'm proud to have experienced.  And I especially want to thank Scott Nichols, my realtor.  He's been fantastic.  If you are ever selling or buying, this is the guy you want to use. Keep your fin...

This comes from the City of Watkinsville Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject:Heavy Rain and Potential Flood Threat Continues Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:56:24 -0500 From: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com To:. From: Karla Hulsey [ mailto:khulsey@oconee.ga.us ] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:56 PM To: Janice Wilson Subject: FW: Heavy Rain and Potential Flood Threat Continues Importance: High From: Karla Hulsey Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:44 PM To: ALL; Subject: Heavy Rain and Potential Flood Threat Continues Importance: High Good afternoon, everyone.  Please see below for information concerning the heavy rain and possible flooding headed our way.  We will send out more information as we get it.  As always, stay safe and be alert to changing weather conditions.  Thanks, Karla Karla Hulsey Oconee County Fire Rescue / EMA P. O. Box 145 Watkinsville, GA 30677 P-706-310-3600 F-706-31...

Oconee County Observations: Rep. Quick Has Draft Legislation In Hand To Change... : Receptivity In House Uncertain Rep. Regina Quick of the 117th House District has received from the House Legislative Counsel draft legisla...

Conservatives Who Disengage And Grandstand Hurt The Cause — Peach Pundit

Chairman Of Georgia Black Republican Council Blocked From Serving As Delegate To Douglas County GOP Convention — Peach Pundit