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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Nunn lays out 8-point plan to help small business

AG defends actions of state lawyers in ethics case

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Sam Nunn to be honored by US Navy Memorial

Planning meeting Historical society Our next meeting to work on planning for the History on the Lawn event will be September 9th 7pm Ashford Manor.  We are looking for volunteers to help.  Please let us know if you can do any of the following: Help distribute flyers at First Friday, this Friday; to businesses etc. help with the sign in/welcome table at History on the Lawn Sept 21 (Let us know what hour you would like to help) Play crochet with the kids (when) Help photograph kids in the stocks bring a camera and video our stump the stars panel 3:30-4:30 Peggy

SAVE THESE DATES "The Business of Art" A New Collaborative Class Offering The Business of Art Importance of a Business Plan  Thursday, Oct. 9 6:30 - 8:30 PM Marketing and Social Media Thursday, Oct. 23 6:30 - 8:30 PM Finance Thursday, Nov. 6 6:30 - 8:30 PM Panel of Art Experts Thursday, Nov. 20 6:30 - 8:30 PM $25 per Session or $89 for All Four! M O R E   D E T A I L S   C O M I N G   S O O N The Business of Art  is an affordable four-part series designed for artists who are interested in learning how to strengthen their business by applying practical methods to further their career. This is a collaborative effort between the University of North Georgia Division of Continuing Education, the Oconee Chamber of Co...

OCONEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 155 NORTH HIGH SHOALS, GEORGIA 30645 September 4, 2014             The Oconee County Democratic Committee welcomes 10 th District United States Congressional candidate Ken Dious of Athens, Georgia for a Meet and Greet event 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 769-3950.   Mr. Dious is the Democratic nominee running against Republican nominee Rev. Jody Hice. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event.             For more information, contact Oconee County Democratic Committee chair Carolyn G. Crawford at carolyngcrawford@bellsouth.net or 706-474-4521.

Former Oconee County Sheriff Charles Holcomb dies

Matthews to run against Link in Watkinsville race - Oconee Enterprise: News

BOC hears about alcohol, Internet

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Approves Rezone Request for Senior F... : Luke Raised Concerns The owners of 24.6 acres just off Virgil Langford Road got their rezone last night from the Oconee County Board of Co...

Hello On September 24th the community book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will discuss "How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character" by Paul Tough. Kirkus Reviews said of the book in a starred review: "Well written and bursting with ideas, this will be essential reading for anyone who cares about childhood in America." A few copies of the book are available at a discount at Books Galore in Watkinsville. We meet the last Wednesday of every month upstairs at Chops and Hops in downtown Watkinsville, with the discussion beginning at 7 PM. Many of us get there around 6:30 to order dinner and talk about local and world events. Newcomers are always welcome! Join us on Wednesday, September 24th, for a lively discussion about helping kids succeed. Pat Priest Member, Oconee Democrats

Subject: historical marker invite The Thomas Miller Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century cordially invites you to attend the dedication and unveiling of a historic marker for the OAK BRANCH FAIRGROUNDS, RACETRACK AND BRANCH FAMILY HOME Sunday, October 19, 2014 Three o'clock in the afternoon in case of rain, ceremony will be in the historic dairy barn 4931 Price Mill Road, Bishop, Oconee Co., Georgia 30621 Reception immediately following the ceremony

JODY HICE ON ABORTION - “How many times have we denounced the murderous acts of people like Hitler? Most certainly, his Actions and similar ones by other political leaders should be vehemently condemned! Yet, we so easily overlook the genocide that has been committed within our own country. Our murderous dealings are much worse than Hitler’s six million Jews or Mussolini’s three hundred thousand .   The genocide in America is inexcusable! It is worse than genocide. We are guilty of eugenics!” JODY HICE ON WOMEN ENTERING POLITICS – Hice has been quoted as saying “I see nothing wrong with it as long as she is acting within the authority of her husband.” – WOW! It is inconceivable that in 2014 someone with these extreme beliefs could actually win a Republican primary for US Congress.   JODY HICE ENDORSES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR BEING GAY AND COMPARES GAY MARRIAGE TO INCEST, BESTIALITY, AND ADULTS HAVING SEX WITH CHILDREN: With no precedent whatsoever and with an attitude...

Better Georgia - Progressive News For three years, Nathan Deal did nothing to collect back taxes from a salvage company that owes Georgia $74 million in back taxes. That's because the company made Gov. Deal a multi-millionaire while in public office. In 2013, Gov. Deal sold his financially struggling junkyard to Copart for $3.2 million. He still collects $10,000 in rent every month from the state's largest tax debtor. When caught in this shady transaction last summer, Deal told WSB-TV that there was nothing he could do . It was out of his hands . In this morning's newspaper, that story has changed . Now that Deal's inaction has become a political liability, he finally says he wants a judge to resolve the tax matter. AJC:   Nathan Deal says he wants to resolve Copart's $74m tax dispute AJC:   Jason Carter's campaign questions Nathan Deal's salvage yard sale 11Alive:   Governor's staff ...

PERSPECTIVES: Georgia Pottery Invitational Pottery Sale - Exhibitions - Demonstrations - Gallery Talks Workshop - Studio Tours      Volunteers Still Needed  GEORGIA'S LARGEST ANNUAL POTTERY EVENT Open 10am to 5pm every day through Wednesday, September 17. OVER 5,500 POTS AVAILABLE! Dear Dan, OCAF's Annual PERSPECTIVES: Georgia Pottery Invitational is off to a great start! Our Opening Gala on Friday, August 29 was enjoyed by all and many beautiful pieces of pottery went home with some very happy people. Still, there are plenty of pottery pieces left so come shop before that perfect piece you have been looking for is taken by someone else! During PERSPECTIVES, Watkinsville will be home to the largest collection of functional pottery in the state of Georgia. Don't miss your chance to purchase from these ...

From: OCAF Date:08/31/2014 6:45 PM (GMT-07:00) To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: OCAF Art Education    Art Education   Classes Currently Available Sign-up Now!  OCAF's Summer/Fall 2014 Art Education session is in full swing! . Check out the great classes now available below and be sure to keep an eye out for more to come! Registration & payment for all classes may be done online or by calling / coming by the OCAF office. Techniques in Watercolor   Students will become introduced to watercolor materials including brushes, paints and papers.  Basic painting techniques will be taught for control of paints and variety of watercolor processes.  Students will be introduced to color theory, color mixing, values studies, glazing, negative painting, as well as pouring and blending.  This class is designed to provide the beginning and...