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Family Fun Day at Library needs better parking

I love our library here in Watkinsville. I wish they had better funding and longer hours. My complaint here however has to do with the one day a year when every parent and child descends on the Experiment Station Road facility for Family Fun Day. I am grateful for the massive amounts of people who arrive in vehicles. I hope they can park somewhere else besides the neighboring United States Postal facility. If you are trying to mail a parcel or buy some stamps, forget it unless you want to go park out by the rolls of razor wire fence necessarily on the ground to prevent prisoners from escaping. I certainly don't want parents to be showing their juveniles the benefits of razor wire unless absolutely necessary. I did see a dad with a kid on his shoulders doing exactly that today,  which is their right in a free country.

Oconee County takes underdog mentality into Class AAA soccer final | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

Oconee County takes underdog mentality into Class AAA soccer final | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

Oconee County Observations: Voters Given Chance To Express Views On Oconee Cou...

Oconee County Observations: Voters Given Chance To Express Views On Oconee Cou... : On Republican Ballot Oconee County Representatives Regina Quick and Chuck Williams should have a better sense on Tuesday evening of how at...

Brian Brodrick at Watkinsville City Council meeting May 2014

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In Georgia Senate race crying babies rule TV ad wars - ATLANTA (AP) — Baby you're a star in Georgia politics. Three candidates in the state's rollicking GOP primary race for an open Senate seat have aired television ads featuring crying infants as...

In Georgia Senate race crying babies rule TV ad wars - ATLANTA (AP) — Baby you're a star in Georgia politics. Three candidates in the state's rollicking GOP primary race for an open Senate seat have aired television ads featuring crying infants as...

Senate hopefuls claim 'business' label in Georgia

Senate hopefuls claim 'business' label in Georgia

Historical marker dedication set for E.D. Stroud School in Watkinsville

Historical marker dedication set for E.D. Stroud School in Watkinsville

Oconee resident captures sex offender who ran from deputies

Oconee resident captures sex offender who ran from deputies

Jury finds Donnan not guilty on fraud charges

Jury finds Donnan not guilty on fraud charges

Jury returns NOT GUILTY verdict in trial of former University of Georgia football coach

Jury returns verdict in trial of former University of Georgia football coach

Georgia: A ‘peach’ of a state for Dems?

Georgia: A ‘peach’ of a state for Dems?

Oconee cops try to identify shoplifters making repeat visits to stores

Oconee cops try to identify shoplifters making repeat visits to stores

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Farm Being Readied For Submission Un...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Farm Being Readied For Submission Un... : Ludwig Farm Top Rated The Athens Land Trust is processing paperwork to submit the Oconee County farm of Carole Ludwig for protection follo...

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historical minutes meeting reminder

From: psommer Date:05/15/2014 9:54 AM (GMT-05:00) To: psommer@bellsouth.net Subject: historical minutes meeting reminder Our next meeting is next Tuesday May 20 at Ashford on Main 7pm.  We will continue our discussion with Allison Galloup.  Melissa invites anyone with items they would like her to scan to bring them to the meeting. Peggy MINUTES OCONEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY April 15, 2014 ATTENDANCE:  Linda Bernard, Pansy Butler, Pam Turner, Amanda Mc Murtrey, Ben Jackson, Marti Perin, George Justice, Melissa Piche, Dave Shearon, Peggy Sommer, Lisa Douglas We presented Ben with a certificate and 2 gift certificates in thanks for his work the past 3 years as our president. Melissa announced that her Haunted History Tours of Watkinsville have been suspended until further notice at the request of Peggy Holcomb and Jeff Benko and that Justin Martin has taken a job in Charlotte NC Since Allison Galloup was at the meeting to present...

Groups to Protest Deal Commencement Speech at Morehouse

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From: Liz Flowers Date:05/15/2014 11:54 AM (GMT-05:00) To:  Subject: Advisory - Presser - Groups to Protest Deal Commencement Speech at Morehouse MEDIA ADVISORY May 15, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Media Advisory Civil Rights Orgs, Faith Community, Moral Mondays to Protest Deal Commencement Address at Morehhouse A coalition of organizations that include civil rights and faith-based groups, Moral Mondays and elected officials will hold a press conference Friday, May 16, 10 a.m. at Morehouse School of Medicine to protest Gov. Nathan Deal's commencement address.  WHO:             Civil Rights, faith-based organizations, Moral Mondays, elected officials   ...

Brutal Runoff To Come

VIDEO: The last few weeks indicate the coming GOP runoff in #GASEN is going to be brutal https://t.co/m8MszXp8Fj — DSCC (@dscc) May 15, 2014 Brutal Runoff To Come

Blessed Trinity shuts out Oconee County en route to Class AAA final

Blessed Trinity shuts out Oconee County en route to Class AAA final

Deal campaigns on the taxpayers dime

Deal flies state to sign new laws

May 2014 Watkinsville City Council meeting breezes by with no major incidents

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Nothing very exciting occurred at the May 2014 meeting of the Watkinsville city council Wednesday evening at the Community Center. Christine and Russ Mills answer the Council. About the most shocking news was that Mayor Charles Ivie cannot locate the original plans for the flat roofed building that is the Community Center in possibly replacing the leaky roof (which got a stern test with the rains Wednesday evening). He apparently looked at every set of blueprints in the storage of the very 1970s looking community center. Christine Mills answers questions about her proposed building permit. A new house was approved for the loveliest street in Watkinsville at 35 Harden Hill Road with the building permit for the Russ and Christine Mills family. The approval was unanimous after a few cursory queries from Council members Mike Huff and Marci Campbell. Mayor Ivie received approval of the monthly reconciliation report and gave a SPLOST breakdown and preview of the 2015 fi...

Donnan trial verdict rests in Jury's deliberations now

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 A group of a dozen Athens, Georgia area Jurors have the guilt or innocence of former UGA football coach Jim Donnan in their hands this afternoon as part of the Federal racketeering scandal alleging a Ponzi scheme with used sporting goods out of West Viriginia. The trial is taking place in the courtroom of Judge Ashley Royal in  United States District Court in Athens next to the Post Office. Donnan has 41 counts that the Jury must now vote on each before rendering their verdicts. Essentially the trial hinges on whether Donnan knowingly swindled investors in the GLC Holdings sporting goods from West Virginia. Ed Tolley heads the Donnan legal team. Former University of Georgia football coach Jim Donnan and his legal team prepare to re-enter the United States District Court room in Athens, Georgia as part of his Ponzi scheme accusation that has attracted many different coaches and athletes from the early 1990s and early 2000s of NCAA and professional athletic stature. ...

Charlotte on Sunday at Watkinsville

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Perdue takes heat over tax comment

Perdue takes heat over tax comment

Complete GA. 10th Congressional District debate (Republican)

10th Congressional District (Republican)

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate debate

U.S. Senate (Democrat)

So if you see a bunch of copper wire belonging to Benson Bakery....

Thieves steal copper wire at bakery plant in Bogart

Trio charged with meth possession at Oconee shopping center

Don't do meth, especially while shoplifting Trio charged with meth possession at Oconee shopping center

Oconee County's Jennings Mill Country Club unveils new enhancements | World Golf News

Georgia's Jennings Mill Country Club unveils new enhancements | World Golf News

Prep Player of the Week: Oconee County's Christina Heffron

Prep Player of the Week: Oconee County's Christina Heffron

Downs: Good choices for state schools superintendent on both sides of primary ballot

Bertis always does a great job of focusing on the facts, not the rhetoric, in the Electoral process. Downs: Good choices for state schools superintendent on both sides of primary ballot

Tax and Spend Republican David Perdue and the ‘reality’ of increasing federal revenue | Political Insider blog

David Perdue and the ‘reality’ of increasing federal revenue | Political Insider blog

Georgia Senate Race Becoming Less of a Long Shot for Democrats

Georgia Senate Race Becoming Less of a Long Shot for Democrats

Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month), 5/15/2014, 7:00 pm

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From: oconee@yahoogroups.com Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month), 5/15/2014, 7:00 pm Date: May 13, 2014 at 3:00:55 PM EDT To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Reply-To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Reminder from: oconee Yahoo Group Title: Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month) Date: Thursday May 15, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (GMT+00:00) Location: Oconee County Government Annex, 1291 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville, GA, 7063721062 Notes: Meeting begins at 7:00 pm; socializing afterward COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If you have to miss this meeting, let Carolyn Crawford ( carolyngcrawford@bellsouth.net ) know in advance so your absence can be counted as "excused." **Web Address:   http://www.oconeedems.com   **

Jury deliberations might start today in Donnan trial

Jury deliberations might start today in Donnan trial

Oconee County advances to State Title match versus St. Pius Saturday at Emory University in Druid Hills

Oconee County finally breaks down barrier for a spot in Class AAA final

Oconee's Ashley Christiansen reopens Westside Transmet next week

Edible Chatter: Westside Transmet reopens next week

Herbicide research project hopes to lower costs for farmers

Herbicide research project hopes to lower costs for farmers

Republican Jody Hice - Georgia's 10th Congressional District - fails Constitutional quiz

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Oconee County Observations: Final 2015 SPLOST Meeting Shortest Of Four Held By...

Oconee County Observations: Final 2015 SPLOST Meeting Shortest Of Four Held By... : Reallocated 2009 Funds Explained Only four people spoke Monday night at the final public hearing on the 2015 Special Purpose Local Option ...

UGA Pamoja dance troupe dances to '2 of U ' at Oconee Civic Center

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New Senate Polls Have Good News For Endangered Southern Democrats

New Senate Polls Have Good News For Endangered Southern Democrats

Oconee County, Georgia - what makes this home?

Oconee County, Georgia

Senate Democrats skewer Obama judge pick from Georgia

Senate Democrats skewer Obama judge pick from Georgia

A pro-Pennington PAC attacks Gov. Deal ahead of GOP primary | Political Insider blog

A pro-Pennington PAC attacks Gov. Deal ahead of GOP primary | Political Insider blog

Are You Ready for Another Five Years?

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Miss America 2006 talks to My Bald Governor dot com candidate Barge

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Republican PAC attack ad on Nathan Deal

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Senate Candidates Pile on David Perdue

Senate Candidates Pile on David Perdue

New Poll Shows Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn Leading All Republican Challengers

New Poll Shows Democratic Senate Candidate Leading All Republican Challengers

National Small Business Week Starts Today | The White House

National Small Business Week Starts Today | The White House

Oconee County to face West Hall in state semifinals

Oconee County to face West Hall in state semifinals

Where do the elite meet? Behind closed doors

Where do the elite meet? Behind closed doors

The GOP assault on Georgia

The GOP assault on Georgia

Obama Fed nominee from Georgia Court of Appeals raises liberal ire

The Confirmation of Michael P. Boggs Raises Serious Concerns for the Civil and Human Rights Community

Kingston Perdue attack ad

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Mettenberger hung out in Scottsboro, Alabama during wait for NFL pick

Long, painful wait for Mettenberger ends

Preview of West Hall-Oconee Cty. State AAA soccer semis Tuesday in Watkinsville

Three semifinals, two quarterfinals on tap for area programs | AccessNorthGa

Ian Thomsen of Watkinsville wins Novice Rowing Event for Maritime College Privateers

Men's Novice Four Earns Silver Medal In Rowing Team's Final Event Of The Season, The Dad Vail National Championship Regatta

Coaches parade through Federal Courthouse in Athens as part of 2nd week of Donnan trial

Donnan fraud trial enters second week

dePeterse: Tuning out the future for a dance in the present

dePeterse: Tuning out the future for a dance in the present

Few commission seats challenged in upcoming primaries

Few commission seats challenged in upcoming primaries

In Senate debate, Perdue is the top target

In Senate debate, Perdue is the top target

Deal's ethical lapses may cost him his job

Poll shows Georgia ethics agency’s problems pose a danger for...

Rep. Broun's son arrested in Athens on marijuana charge

Rep. Broun's son arrested in Athens on marijuana charge

Community Yard sale in North High Shoals this weekend

Second Annual North High Shoals YARD SALE May 17, 8 – noon North High Shoals Town Park Hillsboro Road just off Hwy 186 Please call or email to reserve your spot: 706.310.1355 or tinalauth@bellsouth.net

Kingston, Perdue take flak during GOP debate

Kingston, Perdue take flak during GOP debate

A hint of a pro-Obamacare backlash in AJC poll | Political Insider blog

A hint of a pro-Obamacare backlash in AJC poll | Political Insider blog

Nunn attacked in her only debate

Nunn attacked in her only debate

Nunn attacked in her only debate

Nunn attacked in her only debate

Rep. Paul Broun’s son arrested on drug charge in Athens | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

Rep. Paul Broun’s son arrested on drug charge in Athens | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

QB Mettenberger: The jury is still out on me

QB Mettenberger: The jury is still out on me

Democrats vie to renew political force in Georgia

Democrats vie to renew political force in Georgia

GOP heavyweights make Senate contest crowded, fluid

GOP heavyweights make Senate contest crowded, fluid

VIDEO: North Oconee's Sigler wins Class AAA title in 800 meters

VIDEO: North Oconee's Sigler wins Class AAA title in 800 meters

Senate, congressional candidates debate on GPB

Senate, congressional candidates debate on GPB

Oconee County Observations: Bishop House Rezone Request Shows Complexity Of Oc...

Oconee County Observations: Bishop House Rezone Request Shows Complexity Of Oc... : Traditional Southern Fare At a time when county officials are considering a referendum to allow the sale of liquor by the drink to entice ...