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Oconee County Observations: Nonpartisan Oconee County Candidate Forums on July... : July 31 Primaries Two nonpartisan forums in which citizens will have the chance to pose their questions directly to candidates contesting ...

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Runner Jarryd Wallace, Former Oconee County High Standout, Nails Spot on U.S. Paralympics Team

Broun manufacturing claim based on weak proof

Obamacare: Is it the end of small business and democracy as we know it? Well, here’s my experience as an entrepreneur.

Reply-To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Geraldine Brooks' "Caleb's Crossing" is on tap for the July discussion of the Oconee Democrats' book group. It's based on a real person: the first Native American to attend -- and graduate from -- Harvard  . . . in 1665. Lynn Neary of NPR included the book in a short list of the best book club picks of 2011 (though I didn't know this when I chose it!) -- and characterized the works on the list as "sure to catalyze serious and lively conversation." She describes the book as a "satisfying but sobering look at the early days of this country . . .  a great pick for lovers of historical fiction." Many people really love the Australian-born author, who won the Pulitzer Prize for an earlier book ("March"). Our group meets at Piccolo's restaurant in the Bell's shopping center in Watkinsville at 7 PM the last Wednesday of each month. Some of us arrive at about...

Downed Tree Knocks Out Power for Thousands of Oconee Walton EMC Customers

From: The White House < info@messages.whitehouse.gov > Date: June 28, 2012 5:05:56 PM EDT To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: What the Supreme Court's ruling means for your health care Reply-To: The White House < info@messages.whitehouse.gov > What the Supreme Court's ruling means for your health care Thursday, June 28, 2012 What the Supreme Court's ruling means for your health care Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling: They upheld the Affordable Care Act and ensured that millions of American families will have access to health care and protection from the worst abuses of the insurance industry. Lots of people have questions about the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court's decision, and their health care coverage. We've pulled together the most useful information -- including President Obama's remarks after the announcement -- at WhiteHouse.gov: Watch the video and get the facts here. B...

Monday and Tuesday are your last chance to register for the Primary at the end of the month. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:15:56 -0400 From: geinfo@georgiaequality.org To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Last Chance to Register for July Primaries! Monday, July 2nd is the last day to register to vote in time for the primary elections on July 31st. If you haven't registered to vote be sure you make plans to do so over the weekend. You can register online at the Secretary of State's website . You vote DOES count! Make sure you don't miss your chance to be heard! Why Your Vote Matters Advancing LGBT Equality in Georgia requires us to elect officials at all levels that are supportive of passing legislation that will protect us and our famil...

Rep. Broun, challenger Simpson agrees to take part in Walton forum

Meet Oconee Patch Blogger Lee Becker

Backpage sex sting nets nine arrests in Oconee County

Simmonton Bridge Road near Brittain Estates is blocked due to down power lines across the roadway ... from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

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