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After 85 bank failures to lead the nation, Governor Deal decides to appoint fox to guard the hen house

Gov. Deal announces new banking regulator

Live Music @ Kumquat Mae Saturday evening

Live Music @ Kumquat Mae

Live Music @ Kumquat Mae Saturday evening with Benjamin Simpson and Lucas

Live Music @ Kumquat Mae

Chance for four people to improve their Internet skills at Oconee County Library

Learn Internet skills

Donate a book to the Oconee County Library sale

Donate a book

Now we’ll see how far Georgia has really come

Now we’ll see how far Georgia has really come

This Georgia hospital shows why rejecting Medicaid isn’t easy.

This Georgia hospital shows why rejecting Medicaid isn’t easy.

Apparently Dan Cathy still does not care if gay and gay-friendly people ever eat at Chick-Fil-a again

Deleted Tweet From Chick-fil-A Head Calls Gay Ruling ‘Sad Day’

Shawn Wheeler, Oconee County Civic Center director, is a fireworks expert

The Oconee Enterprise > News > Civic Center director is fireworks expert

GA Dems React to DOMA Ruling

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How many more decades before Georgia legalizes same sex marriages? Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:25:47 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Release - GA Dems React to DOMA Ruling MEDIA RELEASE June 26, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Ga Dems Hail Court Decisions on Marriage Equality Williams calls discrimination in any form wrong Atlanta, Ga. - June 26, 2013  - Georgia Democrats applauded a major victory for marriage equality, as the Supreme Court struck down today a provision of a federal law denying federal benefits to married gay couples. The ruling also cleared the way for the resumption of same-sex marriage in California. "Discrimination, in any form, is wrong," said Nikema Williams, interim chairwoman of the Georgia Democratic Party. "We applaud

GA Senate Dems Reflect on HOPE

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Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:25:30 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Release - GA Senate Dems Reflect on HOPE MEDIA ADVISORY June 26, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com GA Senate Dems Reflect on HOPE Thousands of Georgia students face barriers to college Atlanta, Ga. - June 26, 2013 - The Georgia State Senate Democratic Caucus paused today to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the HOPE Scholarship program, lauding its success and offering up proposals to strengthen the program. "While we cannot ignore what the HOPE Scholarship Program has accomplished since 1993 - nearly $6.8 billion has been awarded to 1.6 million students- we must also understand that in its current form HOPE is masking rising tuition costs in our colleges and universities

Marshmallow proves to be weighty burden

The Oconee Enterprise > News > Marshmallow proves to be weighty burden

Now for sale: Congressman Paul Broun's 'English: The Official Language of the USA' t-shirts

Now for sale: Congressman Paul Broun's 'English: The Official Language of the USA' t-shirts : Oh dear...

Paul Broun is a bad choice | The Augusta Chronicle

Paul Broun is a bad choice | The Augusta Chronicle

Once again Georgia GOP remains kicked to the curb on the highway to history

Sam Olens: Georgia’s ban on gay marriage will remain in place

Georgia officials consider potential impact of court ruling on voting rights

Georgia officials consider potential impact of court ruling on voting rights

2006 shotgun assault on Oconee County attorney finally scheduled for trial

2006 shotgun assault on Athens attorney finally scheduled for trial

Texas senator filibusters against abortion bill

Go State Senator Wendy Davis Go! Texas senator filibusters against abortion bill

Advisory Message: 911 lines restored

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Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: Advisory Message: 911 lines restored From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:49:07 +0000 --> Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Tuesday June 25, 2013, 7:48 PM Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office A message from your Sheriff's Office. Advisory: 911 lines restored Hi Dan

GA Dems React to VRA Court Decision With Disgust

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So are we going to sit around and wait for the state to turn purple? Get off your ass and do something now. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:40:33 -0400 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Release - GA Dems React to VRA Court Decision With Disgust MEDIA RELEASE June 25, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Ga Dems React to VRA Court Decision With Disgust Williams calls decision 'unfathomable' Atlanta, Ga. - June 25, 2013 - Georgia Democratic Party Interim Chairwoman Nikema Williams reacted with both outrage and disgust over today's US Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. "It is unfathomable to me that our High Court would disenfranchise so many citizens," Williams said. "With a stroke of a pen, the Court has essentially invalidated S

Advisory Message: 911 lines down and back up again

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They are working again Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: Advisory Message: 911 lines down From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:39:31 +0000 Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Tuesday June 25, 2013, 7:39 PM Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office A message from your Sheriff's Office. Advisory: 911 lines down

The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Market

Hope they did not get too soggy Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:08:30 -0400 Subject: The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Market From: pastures1051@gmail.com To: Hello all and Happy Monday!  And welcome to the first installment of the Pasture's Monday Reads! This week get ready for 3 local markets as we hit... 1.  the Oconee Farmers Market on Tuesday from 4-7 downtown Watkinsville 2.  the Central Bishop Market from 4-7 downtown bishop 3.  and finishing the week at the Oconee Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 am - 1pm At any one of these markets you will find a host of vendors offering everything from farm fresh veggies, eggs, meats, cut flowers, first summer fruits, crafts, and so much more! Shop around for our recipe and your next meal of Bubble n' Squeak.  Yup, that's really it's name. Bubble n' Squeak? Fancy the Brits to name a dish something like "Bubble n' Squeak."  A d

This Georgia private school needs to change its name to Weak Rock

12-Year-Old Girl Kicked Off Football Team Because Boys Had ‘Impure Thoughts’ About Her

This Georgia private school needs to change its name to Weak Rock

12-Year-Old Girl Kicked Off Football Team Because Boys Had ‘Impure Thoughts’ About Her

Squires Announces Early Endorsements for DPG Chair

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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note® II -------- Original message -------- From: Mary Squires <maryhsquires@gmail.com> Date: 06/24/2013 5:02 PM (GMT-05:00) To: =?utf-8?Q??= <danjmatt@bellsouth.net> Subject: Squires Announces Early Endorsements for DPG Chair For Immediate Release: Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser .

What You Need To Know About the Oconee Farmer's Market

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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note® II -------- Original message -------- From: Oconee Farmers Market <oconeefm@yahoo.com> Date: 06/24/2013 4:25 PM (GMT-05:00) To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: What You Need To Know About the Oconee Farmer's Market --> Learn about our Tuesday Market! View this email in your browser Find the Market this Tuesday On the lawn of Watkinsville First Christian Church from 4-7 pm Don't miss out on the season's first raspberries, peaches, Shiitake mushrooms, and veggies! The Tuesday market will also include favorites like 6 varieties of goat cheese, granola, plants, beef, pork, bread, plants and handcrafted goodies.  The Oconee Farmers Market will also be held this Saturday at the Courthouse in downtown Watkinsville from 8-2 pm.  Copyright © 2013 Oconee

Congrats to the Berry family on engagement of stepdaughter

Epting-Cornwell Engagement

Rep. Broun Holds Informational Coffee in Watkinsville

Rep. Broun Holds Informational Coffee in Watkinsville

Can Democrats Win Back the Deep South? YES WE CAN

Can Democrats Win Back the Deep South?

UGA study finds low civic involvement in Georgia

ATHENS, Ga.: UGA study finds low civic involvement in Georgia | State News | Macon.com

Oconee restaurant owners acquire second Athens restaurant

Farm 255 sold, to end service in late July

Georgia GOP expediting their own obsolescence

Could GOP insiders soon tap party nominees?

Georgia Republicans seek to disenfranchise 700,000 of their own voters

Georgia GOP eyes nominating conventions. Here’s why it matters.

Anyone can run for chair at the August 17 Democratic Party of Georgia State Committee meeting

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Oconee County Observations: Maps Show Changes Proposed By Rep. Quick To Modify House Districts 117 And 119

Oconee County Observations: Maps Show Changes Proposed By Rep. Quick To Modify House Districts 117 And 119