Oconee County, GA Politics

Sorry I am going to miss this, but I strongly urge all Watkinsville residents to attend this meeting at the Watkinsville Community Center. I plan to walk the acreage soon. Sincerely, Dan Matthews Subject: Watkinsville Woods Citizens Committee to Host Open House July 29, 5-6 p.m. Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:27:22 +0000 --> Watkinsville Woods Citizens Committee to Host Informational Meeting July 29, 5-6 p.m. WATKINSVILLE, GA. JULY 18, 2014 - The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Watkinsville Woods is hosting an informational meeting so adjacent property owners, Watkinsville citizens and members of the public can see and comment on preliminary plans, guiding principles, and timelines for improvements at the new park planned in the heart of the city. The meeting will be on Tuesday, July 29 from 5-6 p.m. at Watkinsville City Hall, 191 VFW Drive. Watkinsville Woods refers to the nearly six acres acquired by the city in March from Dr. R...

Tim Bryant Disavows Hice Robocall – Updated

The thread of comments afterward is amazing enough on its own to show how desperate the extreme right seems to be to remain relevant. Tim Bryant Disavows Hice Robocall – Updated

Jack Kingston was in a Miley Cyrus movie? Ewwwww

First poll since ethics case revival gives Jason Carter edge over Nathan Deal | Political Insider blog

Scandal taints Georgia’s GOP governor as Democratic challenger surges in polls

Scandal taints Georgia’s GOP governor as Democratic challenger surges in polls

Baby Chicks!

From: The Pastures of Rose Creek Date:07/18/2014 9:25 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Baby Chicks! --> July 18th Newsletter View this email in your browser The Pastures of Rose Creek I hope everyone has had a fantastic week! Here's the latest from the farm... Announcements! Babies - We have just welcomed nearly 100 baby chicks to the farm to assist with our future egg laying! This latest batch of feathers includes Rhode Island Reds, Red Stars and the Barred Rock variety! Stay tuned for photos! Produce - In an effort to better focus on our beef and egg production, we will be scaling back our garden production in the months to come. Primarily, we will be focusing on produce that pairs well with our beef. We understand that plants have feeli...

Fox's Fun filled July events for Oconee school supply drive

Sincerely, Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:42:56 -0400 From: david@foxspizzaoconee.com Subject: Fun filled July events for Oconee school supply drive CC: Fun Filled Events Highlight the 2014 School Supply Drive Don't let summer end just yet! We have a couple exciting upcoming events in connection with the Fox's and Oconee 2014 School Supply Drive. All we ask at each of these events is to bring new school supplies to donate to the school supply drive. Can't make the events? Drop off locations are available at Fox's, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, Dunkin Donuts at Butlers Crossing, and Athens First Bank at Epps Bridge, Butlers Crossing and downtown Watkinsville. Thank you to our community partners! First, join us next Thursday, July 24th at A&F Golf at 6pm. Fox's is hosting interns from S...

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office keeps writing comedy gold on Facebook

Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office We've been getting a lot of questions concerning traffic signals and road signs and the like lately. Local roads in the county are under the Road Department and the Board of Commissioners. State highways are under the control of the Georgia Department of Transportation. We suggest that your State Representatives Chuck Williams and Regina Quick would be good contacts for your questions and concerns regarding state highways. Your Sheriff's Office has no control over signage, traffic signals, speed bumps, speed limits. If we start telling the Road Department or GDOT how to handle the roads, they might start trying to telling us how to run the jail... Unlike Unlike · · Share · 60 4 You, Karl Klein and 58 others like this. View 2 more comments Michael Jackson I like a Sheriff who tells it like it is. Wish I hadn't retired as a LEO so soon. Would have loved working for...

In Georgia Senate race, voters weigh experience vs. outsider

In Georgia Senate race, voters weigh experience vs. outsider

Liberty wins again as we lose Broun and Gingrey soon enough

Extending a 'long, sad, and shameful tradition'

Offers keep coming in for North Oconee's Kawon Bryant | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

Offers keep coming in for North Oconee's Kawon Bryant | Athens Banner Herald Mobile

Poacher’s shot outrages hunting community

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Sensors, not red light cameras, installed downtown

The Oconee Enterprise > News > Sensors, not red light cameras, installed downtown

Rasheed Freeman enjoys 30 seconds of freedom in brief escape from custody in Watkinsville

Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office This is a low probability location for escape attempts. Suspect in custody. State Probation was bringing in a prisoner. He managed to escape from the car as it was pulling up to the jail. He ran across the street to Ameripride where OCSO, Watkinsville PD, and Probation personnel captured him. His name is Rasheed Freeman (19) of Athens.

Getting Schooled in Infrastructure

From: Liz Flowers Date:07/16/2014 2:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: CORRECTION: Advisory - Newser - Getting Schooled in Infrastructure MEDIA ADVISORY July 16, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Flowers 404-291-4755 flowersliz123@gmail.com Media Advisory 'Getting Schooled in Infrastructure' Need for long-term highway bill "Getting Schooled in Infrastructure" Need for long-term highway bill to make roads and bridges safe, protect jobs The "Getting Schooled in Infrastructure" bus will travel to Georgia's 14th, 9th, 11th, 6th, 7th and 4th Congressional Districts Thursday, July 17, with a news conference in the 5th Congressional District to focus on the urgent need for Congress to pass a long-term, full-investment Highway Bill to keep ...

Seabear Oyster Bar is a nice addition to the Athens foodie scene - The Red and Black : Variety

One of the co-owners Chris Luken is the son of former Mayor Jim Luken of Watkinsville, and writer John Roark wanted my opinion for some reason. Seabear Oyster Bar is a nice addition to the Athens foodie scene - The Red and Black : Variety

Escapee quickly nabbed in Oconee County

Escapee quickly nabbed in Oconee County

‘Poo-Pa’ Richt juggles grandfather, football duties

‘Poo-Pa’ Richt juggles grandfather, football duties

Superintendent’s race a big moment for Morgan

Superintendent’s race a big moment for Morgan

Ashford Manor Events - Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast

Ashford Manor Events - Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast

Jack Kingston toys with impeachment fire

Jack Kingston toys with impeachment fire

Ethics commission rejects complaint targeting Better Georgia | Political Insider blog

Ethics commission rejects complaint targeting Better Georgia | Political Insider blog

Listen To Another Republican Congressman Suggest He's Open To Impeaching Obama

Another reason for every Democrat and Independent and open minded Republican to vote for David Perdue in the runoff. Listen To Another Republican Congressman Suggest He's Open To Impeaching Obama

Sam Olens on the hot seat over Holly LaBerge memo | Political Insider blog

Sam Olens on the hot seat over Holly LaBerge memo | Political Insider blog

Elderly Oconee County woman loses $12,000 in telephone scam

Elderly Oconee woman loses $12,000 in scam

Three Questions Nathan Deal Should Answer Immediately

Three Questions Nathan Deal Should Answer Immediately We know what Nathan Deal is going to say about the latest developments in the Ethics Commission cover-up. He'll deny, rinse, and repeat. This is the same move he's pulled every single time he's gotten into hot water. According to Deal, it's always someone else's fault. Question is, who will he blame this time? Yesterday, a damning memo was obtained by the AJC authored by Et...

Congrats to Watkinsville's Brady Boswell on race at Gresham