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'Farm City' tour offers students a look at Oconee's big business

'Farm City' tour offers students a look at Oconee's big business

Oconee Historical Society's History on the Lawn

Begin forwarded message: From: Vicky Moody vjmoody@gmail.com Subject: Oconee Historical Society's History on the Lawn Date: November 8, 2013 at 9:27:23 PM EST To: undisclosed-recipients:; This Sunday, I will be reading the historical letters of Louisa Ashford from1pm-3pm during Oconee Historical Society's History on the Lawn. On Sunday, November 10, there will be Watkinsville's first and largest family picnic, on the lawn of Ashford Manor, from 1 to 6pm. There will be books, arts, crafts, music and games. With prizes for the best costumes. A chance to tell your stories and have them recorded. Views of county history through pictures and videos. An opportunity to have your family photos and historic documents scanned and entered into the Historical Society's archives. Bring your own food and beverages. And a table and chairs if you have them. As well as a blanket to sit on. For more information, call 706 372 8530.

2013 Oconee County Competition - OLA

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Oconee Historical Society plans community history event

Oconee Historical Society plans community history event

Athens debate shows difficulty in getting candidate participation

Athens debate shows difficulty in getting candidate participation

The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest

From: Pastures Rose Creek pastures1051@gmail.com Date: 11/07/2013 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest Hi-ya folks!  This week I cover my tracks and try to fill in for the email that was lost in the shuffle last week.  Things got a little crazy between farm and gallery duties, a cat that used about 3 lives in one day, and home renovations (exciting!)... But this week I'm back…Olive is resurrected from the dead (thanks to our amazing friend and vet!), John is back from the Wild West (for all you pottery lovers – wine cups are on the way and commission orders are being filled for the holiday season!), and home feels like home.  So, back to the blog. This week we feature two radical radishes making their debut in our garden…these two herbaceous root veggies span the globe and have their own unique appeal.  Read on to decide which tempts you, discover an amazing remedy for "the cough," and find 'e

Watkinsville Tree Lighting December 6th

Events

Local Roundup: Bates earns SoCon honor

Local Roundup: Bates earns SoCon honor

Save the Date: Victory 2014 Luncheon

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From: Democratic Party of GA < info@georgiademocrat.org > Subject: Save the Date: Victory 2014 Luncheon Date: November 8, 2013 at 10:46:26 AM EST To: Reply-To: info@georgiademocrat.org Honored Guests Congressman John Lewis - Congressman John Barrow Congressman Sanford Bishop Congressman Hank Johnson - Congressman David Scott Senator Steve Henson - Representative Stacey Abrams Senator Vincent Fort  - Representative Carolyn Hugely Senator Horacena Tate  - Representative Virgil Fludd Senator Jason Carter  - Representative Calvin Smyre Mayor Kasim Reed Chairman DuBose Porter - First Vice Chair Nikema Williams Michelle Nunn -  Hon. Connie Stokes (host committee in formation) Cordially Invite You to the Victory 2014 Kick-Off Luncheon Wednesday November 20, 2013 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. The Blue Room - Freight Depot 65 MLK, Jr., Drive, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 $250 per Person or $500 per Couple to Attend Spons

Please join me for a special event with Michelle Nunn

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From: Stephanie Stuckey Benfield stuckey@mindspring.com Subject: Please join me for a special event with Michelle Nunn Date: November 8, 2013 at 11:30:51 AM EST To: Reply-To: stuckey@mindspring.com Friends, I hope you can join us Monday evening for a great event with Georgia's next US Senator Michelle Nunn. You won't want to miss this! Michelle and I hope to see you on Monday! Sincerely, Stephanie Stuckey Benfield Georgia State Representative District 85 Forward this email Georgia State Representative District 85 | 940 Artwood Road, N.E. | Atlanta | GA | 30307

Live Flies in Dining Area, Food Debris on Equipment, Mold on Ice Machine

Live Flies in Dining Area, Food Debris on Equipment, Mold on Ice Machine

Jason Carter, on his plans to run for governor

Jason Carter, on his plans to run for governor

Jason Carter Is Running for Governor

Jason Carter Is Running for Governor

History on the Lawn of Ashford Manor Sunday afternoon

History on the Lawn!

Georgia's 2014 elections just got more interesting

Georgia's 2014 elections just got more interesting

Shoplifting starts 6-hour manhunt in Oconee County

Shoplifting starts 6-hour manhunt in Oconee County

Connie Stokes Joins Carter in New Direction for Georgia

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Go Connie and Jason! Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 10:46:29 -0500 From: flowersliz123@gmail.com To: Subject: Release - Stokes Joins Carter in New Direction for Georgia CC: MEDIA ADVISORY Nov. 7, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers Senate Democratic Caucus 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Stokes joins Carter In New Direction for Georgia   Atlanta, Ga. - Nov. 7, 2013 -  Former State Senator and former DeKalb County Commissioner Connie Stokes announced today that she is joining Sen. Jason Carter in seeking a new direction for Georgia, by filing paperwork to run for Lt. Governor. Stokes said the people of Georgia have grown weary of the current administration's ties with big corporations' special interests and want a new direction that will help families get back on stable financial ground. "We need state leaders who h

High Number of Georgians Eligible for Health Insurance Tax Credit

High Number of Georgians Eligible for Health Insurance Tax Credit

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Decide Chickens Should...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Decide Chickens Should... : Roosters Too The Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved a series of modifications to the county’s Unified Development Code last nig...

Jason Carter, Jimmy Carter's grandson, to run for governor

Jason Carter, Jimmy Carter's grandson, to run for governor

Erick Erickson: LGBT workplace protections will make us all one gender and cause ‘tyranny and chaos’ | The Raw Story

Erick Erickson: LGBT workplace protections will make us all one gender and cause ‘tyranny and chaos’ | The Raw Story

Conference brings top plant experts to UGA, Athens

Conference brings top plant experts to UGA, Athens

Watkinsville Boutique takes a stand against bullying

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Athens political activist Madelyn Clare Powell quoted in Rolling Stone, AJC

Your daily jolt: Jon Huntsman leaks brought down Herman Cain

Truck raffle to benefit Extra Special People

Truck raffle to benefit Extra Special People

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners To Hold Zoning Hearing...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners To Hold Zoning Hearing... : Antique Acres The Oconee County Board of Commissioners tomorrow night will hold public hearings on three zoning issues that, if approved, ...

Rhodes addresses injustice concerning redistricting map in Greene County

Rhodes addresses injustice concerning redistricting map in Greene County

Voting Rights At Risk in Georgia | Politics News | Rolling Stone

Voting Rights At Risk in Georgia | Politics News | Rolling Stone

REMINDER: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - Sat., Nov. 9th

From: Denise Ricks athensareademocrats@gmail.com Subject: REMINDER: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - Sat., Nov. 9th Date: November 3, 2013 at 9:16:40 AM EST To: Denise Ricks < athensareademocrats@gmail.com > ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST SPEAKER Alex Borges   Executive Director - Casa de Amistad TOPIC: Hispanic community involvement SATURDAY, November 9 TH AT 9:00AM BRETT'S 3190 ATLANTA HIGHWAY * ATHENS, GA (in the Ingles shopping center – near Phil Hughes Honda) BRETT'S IS NOT NORMALLY OPEN FOR BREAKFAST. THEY OPEN AND PREPARE THE BREAKFAST JUST FOR OUR MEETING. THEREFORE, WE MUST GIVE THEM A REASONABLY CAREFUL NUMBER TO EXPECT.   IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO PAY THE $11.  WE DO ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME JUST FOR THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THIS IS A BREAKFAST MEETING AND SPACE IS LIMITED.  WHILE WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO MAKES A RESERVATION, IT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR WALK-INS. Reservatio

Economy to be key issue in Georgia governor's race

Economy to be key issue in Georgia governor's race

WATKINSVILLE, Ga.: Stadion Money Management Renames Target Date Series | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

WATKINSVILLE, Ga.: Stadion Money Management Renames Target Date Series | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

Oconee County takes third place out of the Class AAA loser's bracket

Oconee County takes third place out of the Class AAA loser's bracket

Event to help North Oconee High athletics to be held Sunday

Event to help North Oconee High athletics to be held Sunday

Oconee County Observations: Most Stores Not Downsizing In Move To Oconee Count...

Oconee County Observations: Most Stores Not Downsizing In Move To Oconee Count... : Gap Inc. Increased Space The clothing and accessories retailer Old Navy is occupying only three-quarters of the space at its new store in ...

Protesters march against government corruption

Protesters march against government corruption