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Watkinsville author writes book on death of federal agent in Valdosta

Watkinsville author writes book on death of federal agent in Valdosta

Want to be a Volunteer Firefighter? You can, Starting in January

Want to be a Volunteer Firefighter? You can, Starting in January

Reminder: Mingle w/ Kringle, Tomorrow, Sat, Dec 14

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From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Date:12/13/2013 11:32 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Reminder: Mingle w/ Kringle, Tomorrow, Sat, Dec 14 Don't get put on your kid's "naughty" list! REMEMBER Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec 14, 2013  Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is proud to present Mingle with Kringle with special guest, internationally renowned puppeteer,   Hobey Ford*    Free pictures with Kris Kringle! SATURDAY: DEC 14, 2013 SESSION 1: 10 AM TO 12 PM SESSION 2: 1 PM TO 3 PM ADMISSION: $2 OR AN UNWRAPPED TOY NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED   CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Mingle with Kringle, an OCAF holiday tradition, is a FUN filled and FANTASTIC day of entertainment for children.  The day consists of FREE photos with Kringle , festive storytelling, along with construction of the Peaceful Villag

Watkinsville native, father of Deborah Norville, dies at age 85

Watkinsville native, father of Deborah Norville, dies at age 85

Your daily jolt: The advantages that come with an attorney who...

Your daily jolt: The advantages that come with an attorney who...

Yu blasts Kingston, Broun, Gingrey for missed votes

Yu blasts Kingston, Broun, Gingrey for missed votes

Oconee student tapped for Senate program

Oconee student tapped for Senate program

Bogart Homeowner Confronts Intruders, and They Elude Deputies and Dogs

Bogart Homeowner Confronts Intruders, and They Elude Deputies and Dogs

Oconee Historical Society next meeting changes

From: psommer  psommer@bellsouth.net  To: Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 10:09 AM Subject: next meeting changes --> Dave Shearon has asked us to move the location of our meeting Tuesday.  He has a party at Ashford on Main that evening.  We will be meeting in the manor house dining room.  He asks us to park in the Ashford Church parking lot and to walk over to the manor house.  See you there. Peggy

Senate Dems Respond to Fed Ethics Probe

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From: Liz Flowers flowersliz123@gmail.com Date: 12/11/2013 7:15 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Senate Dems Respond to Fed Ethics Probe RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com  S ubpoenas highlight need for independent ethics comm Sen Dems respond to fed probe Atlanta, Ga. - December 11, 2013 -  Senate Democrats said news that a federal grand jury had issued subpoenas seeking documents related to potential misconduct during a state ethics commission investigation of Gov.Nathan Deal's campaign finances was a step in the right direction. "For several years, Senate Democrats have pursued legislation that would create an independent ethics commission that would restore public confidence in the governmental process," said Sen. S

Your daily jolt: Deal Corruption Grand jury deadline coincides with start of...

Your daily jolt: Grand jury deadline coincides with start of...

Hypocrite Paul Broun misses most border security hearings in House

Broun misses most border security hearings in House

Subpoenas related to Georgia gov's ethics complaints

Subpoenas related to Georgia gov's ethics complaints

Watkinsville Christmas Parade award winners

Veit approval

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Big springs equine medicine

Beer and wine retail license

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Approved for J &B Food Mart, Golden Pantry,  and Mirko Pasta 4-1 with Mike Link dissenting

Smiles at approvals

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Marci Campbell and Mike Huff council members of the Watkinsville City Council

Tina Nash

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Approved for Ventise Skincare

Escaped Athens prisoner leads Oconee deputies on doomed chase

Escaped Athens prisoner leads Oconee deputies on doomed chase

Breakfast with Santa at The Classic Center benefits ESP

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Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:04:25 -0500 From: marketing@classiccenter.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Come have Breakfast with Santa at The Classic Center! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Get Your Tickets Now! Place your own text here. Forward this email   | Privacy Policy . The Classic Center | 300 N Thomas St. | Athens | GA | 30601

They're not waiting

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From: Michelle Nunn info@michellenunn.com Date: 12/10/2013 12:18 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: They're not waiting --> If my Georgia Entrepreneurship Tour last week has proven one thing for sure, it's that Georgians have creativity in spades. Last week, I kicked off my Georgia Entrepreneurship Tour and traveled across the state talking with entrepreneurs, business owners, and educators who are helping to train our workforce -- folks who are at the center of job creation and economic growth in our state. I know if we create the conditions for them to expand their investments and grow their efforts, they'll put their creativity to use and create jobs, solve problems, and build our state's 21st century economy. On the tour, I met Lucas Shaffer -- a young entrepreneur who is building his online design firm and helping expand the efforts of local businesses in the process. He has big ideas and big ambition for carrying his firm forward and h

President Obama's tribute to Nelson Mandela

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From: "Jon Carson, BarackObama.com " info@barackobama.com Subject: Video: President Obama's tribute to Nelson Mandela Date: December 10, 2013 at 7:17:10 PM EST To: Reply-To: info@barackobama.com President Obama paid tribute to Nelson Mandela this morning in his powerful, heartfelt remarks at the memorial service in South Africa.   This one's worth watching and passing along:       http://my.barackobama.com/Tribute-To-Nelson-Mandela Thanks, Jon Jon Carson Executive Director Organizing for Action PAID FOR BY ORGANIZING FOR ACTION Contributions or gifts to Organizing for Action are not tax deductible. This email was sent to:   danjmatt@bellsouth.net . If that is not your preferred email address, you can update your information   here . We believe that emails are a vital way to stay in direct contact with supporters. Click   here   if you'd like to unsubscribe from these messages. Organizing for Action, P.O. B

Malcolm Bridge Students Raise $300+ for the Oconee County Animal Shelter

Malcolm Bridge Students Raise $300+ for the Oconee County Animal Shelter

Winner in the Watkinsville Christmas parade

Ow.ly - image uploaded by @American_Pest

Judge denies Georgia lawmaker's bid to drop state's case

Judge denies Georgia lawmaker's bid to drop state's case

One of my more famous literary relatives

Flashback Fotos: A look at "Uncle Remus" creator Joel Chandler...

Writers coming to OCAF Holiday Market Gift Shoppe

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Date: 12/10/2013 1:39 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Four writers will be signing their books at OCAF's Holiday Market Gift Shoppe on Dec. 14 and Dec 21.  The shop will be steaming with hot cider and scented with sugar cookies, as three of the writers read and sign their books, from 11am until 1:30 pm on Dec. 14.  Another writer will be sharing poems and music on Dec. 21, 1-3pm. Martha Phillips has her latest book Carved which is a sequel about a young teacher from Elberton.  This adventure leads her out of Elberton onto one of our favorite Golden Island, St. Simons, in search of clues for a kidnapping--of her best friend's child.  Martha will be reading at 12:15 pm. Frances Ruffin will sign her book Famiglia which explores her Italian roots in a fictional setting.  Her protagonist is a  young mother searching for her Italian connections, complete with a trip to the old country.  You'll enjoy the tour as well as intimate trips through Memphis, TN.  Frances will

Join Barberitos Epps Bridge for Our 10th Anniversary on December 17th

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From: Barberitos amccallister@barberitos.com Date: 12/10/2013 10:27 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Join Barberitos Epps Bridge for Our 10th Anniversary on December 17th! --> You're receiving this newsletter because you signed up as a Frequent Roller. Having trouble reading this email? View it on your browser . Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe Instantly . Barberitos - P.O. Box 888, Athens, GA 30603. ph - 706.316.3344