Oconee County, GA Politics

Stance on teen sex survey could cost Georgia nearly $2 million

Opening for Head Wrestling Coach at North Oconee High School

Oconee EMA Helps Injured Bicyclist on Heritage Park Trail

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Art reception nears

Farmington pottery

Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:48 -0400 Subject: The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest From: pastures1051@gmail.com Hope the week finds you well!  Come on out to the market tomorrow for the Children's Workshop all about water and irrigation.  Kids can make their own water gauge and take it home to try it out!   Also, read on to discover how you may enjoy the great outdoors while also helping out your local farmer with some good ole' fashioned "work for the soul" - or what we like to refer to as "weed therapy." Weed Warriors Calling all farmers and farmers at heart!  We are in need of some bonafide weed warriors !   As the weather warms up the weeds and pests are quickly advancing and we need to rally the troops!     It's not all about hard work in the sun - John always says there are two kinds of work - the kind that depletes you and the kind that resto...

High-ranking Democrat calls for chairman’s ouster

Mike Berlon’s problems could complicate a Michelle Nunn roll-out

Top Democratic official in more legal hot water

Legal woes piling up for GA Democratic Party chair

Trader Joe's Accepting Applications for 'Mate' Assistant Manager

Rival athletic directors find common ground at monthly meetings

Many students studying wrong things, University System of Georgia chancellor says

So the comments have continued to trickle in about the various posts I have written about the suicide of a 14 year old Oconee County High School youth in the past week. One person even went so far as to threaten me with be "criminally liable" in his poorly written tirade. I decided not to lend credence to their cause by publishing their comments. The entire community is very sad about the death of this young person, I think we can agree with that. But does not threatening me perpetuate this vicious cycle? What good will come by removing the supposedly offending posts? Will it make the process of healing speed up for the parents? Will it give some degree of satisfaction to those who seem to be a little too offended? So here it my compromise: I will change the post to strike through which is like this  if I get a majority of comments in favor of doing so by the end of the Memorial Day weekend. It seems apologies and further posts have not been enough to assuage the anger of som...

It’s your party.

Jerry Gonzalez of Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials will be giving a brief nonpartisan talk to the multi county gathering at 7 South Main Street in Watkinsville

Watkinsville Man Charged with Drug Offenses Near Athens Elementary School

Memorial Day Weekend produce Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:19:52 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject:  this week's market Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated)  --- On Thu, 5/23/13, 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: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 1:10 PM Greetings All- A quick reminder before everyone starts their Memorial Day Weekend- Please join us on Saturday in downtown Watkinsville for the Oconee Farmers Market. If you came by the Tuesday Market this week you know some of vendors already have squash, zucchini, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes! There will also be all our our regular items like mixed produce, beef, chicken, pork, lamb, farm fresh eggs, honey, cakes, pies, cookies, breakfast items, granolas...

How to avoid the pain and expense of a hot GOP primary?...

Bear Creek Reservoir in good shape heading into dry summer

Graduation Rate for Oconee County Schools Dips Slightly, Remains One of Highest in State

Bernard: State GOP chair's comment 'shortsighted'

Watkinsville Restaurant Hiring

Rep. Regina Quick pulls no punches on Chamber scorecard

I would like to personally thank Chief Weems and Fox 5 for stepping up to the plate with Wes Geddings name and I think he should be banished from any and all contact with youth sports or children. Coach allegedly tells Little Leaguer to punch teammate - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

Jerry Gonzalez will be addressing the Oconee County Democratic Committee June 20 at Ashford on Main, 7 South Main Street, Watkinsville Begin forwarded message: From: "Jerry Gonzalez, GALEO" jerry@galeo.org Date: May 20, 2013 1:09:40 PM EDT To Subject: Press Statement: GALEO applauds Center for American Progress Report on Economic Impact of Passing Immigration Reform for GA:   In Georgia, the 10-year cumulative increase in GSP will be $44.1 billion Reply-To: jerry@galeo.org   GALEO applauds Center for American Progress Report on Economic Impact of Passing Immigration Reform for GA In Georgia, the 10-year cumulative increase in GSP will be $44.1 billion Press Statement Atlanta, GA - May 20, 2013 - Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of GALEO, released the following statement regarding the Center for American Progress report on the economic benefits to Ge...

It looked crowded last Tuesday Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:38 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Fw: Tuesday Market reminder! Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated)  --- On Mon, 5/20/13, Oconee Farmers Market <oconeefm@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Oconee Farmers Market <oconeefm@yahoo.com> Subject: Tuesday Market reminder! To: "Oconee Farmers Market" <oconeefm@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, May 20, 2013, 3:38 PM Greetings All- Just wanted to remind everyone that the vendors of Oconee Farmers Market will have all your favorites tomorrow, Tuesday May 21st, from 4-7 at the midweek market on the grass of Watkinsville First Christian Church in downtown Watkinsville. Hope to see you there! Cindy Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated) 

Athens-area Reps. docked in Ga. Chamber report card; other local delegates given A+

North Oconee girls golf team wipes out competition for Class AAA title

Over $115,000 Collected During 2013 Oconee County Relay for Life

UGA student Catherine Leigh Wilson passes away - The Red and Black : UGA Life

What an embarrassment to anyone who has ever played in Bogart, to Oconee County Little League and all those involved. The approving coach needs a lifetime ban at the very minimum Bogart Little Leaguer knocked out when punched at coach's urging

Ga. Democratic chair faces discipline by state bar - WSAV: News, Weather, and Sports for Savannah, GA

Antebellum Trail: Watkinsville - This Is My South

Sincerely,  Dan Matthews To: oconee@yahoogroups.com; moor7709@bellsouth.net CC: agkefalas@charter.net; mcdougaldd@yahoo.com From: pat_jerryads@bellsouth.net Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 17:54:11 -0400 Subject: RE: [oconee] Book group location change   Thanks, Pat, will pass this along.  Would love to hear this discussion.  Piccolo's is the best!     Pat A. From: oconee@yahoogroups.com [mailto:oconee@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pat Priest Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:48 PM To: Oconee County Democrats Subject: [oconee] Book group location change   Tlaloc in Watkinsville has closed, so we're moving our book group meetings back to Piccolo's in that same shopping center. Join us on Wednesday the 29th to discuss the thought-provoking book "Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power" by Rachel Maddow. There is a LOT to talk (and worry!) about. The discussion begins prompt...

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Manager – Full Time The Oconee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the position of Chamber Manager. This position is a full time, salaried position meeting a 40 hour per week schedule. Benefits associated with this position include paid holidays and vacation as outlined in the chamber personnel manual. Knowledge of Quick books, Consta nt Contact, Excel and general office administration and procedures required. Must be able to multi task and provide positive, professional assistance and information to the public and chamber membership. Duties to include: Assistance with AR and AP, Coordination of chamber events, Administration of chamber database / software, and membership. Applications can be mailed to: Oconee Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Chairman PO Box 749 Watkinsville, GA, 30677 Or emailed to: Tom Odom – todom@oconeechamber.org No Phone Calls, please. Background and reference checks before hiri...

Georgia GOP chairman candidate helps police restrain Duluth man on drugs

Michelle Nunn attends DSCC fundraiser with President Obama

Although I am reasonably certain I could not have afforded the suggested donation, it would have been nice to at least been notified of the possibly of going to Arthur Blank's house. I shall root for the Falcons more from now on. President Obama speaks at Atlanta fundraiser

Bike Thefts Reported to Oconee Sheriff's Office and Watkinsville Police