Oconee County, GA Politics

Tenth Congressional District Shake-Up Last night, after presenting a review of the legislative session, Senator Bill Cowsert announced that he will not run for Congress in the Tenth District, instead seeking reelection. Walton County is home to the greatest number of Republican voters in the Tenth District, making it the geo-political center. Among the other candidates and potential candidates in attendance, the reactions varied. State Rep. Donna Sheldon previously represented part of Walton County and attended with her husband Bob. She's said to be considering a run and potentially brings a strong fundraising and networking base because of her role in House leadership. She would be a formidable candidate. State Rep. Bruce Williamson has an advantage in being a Walton County native, and his cousin Roy Roberts, Chairs the Walton GOP and hosts one of the greatest Republican events in the state. Williamson has strong ties to Walton County and is a succ...

Who Deserves Your Vote in the Race for Georgia's 10th Congressional District?

Too bad that the First Friday was cancelled last night - lots of people turned out any way and at least a couple of candidates did as well.  The OCAF event was packed as usual. So in this first early edition of awards - most tongue in cheek - go to: Most illegible signs - hands down, Sheriff Scott Berry, the Old West scripted font is quaint and the brown and tan color scheme make them almost impossible to read from a distance of more than a dozen feet. This has also been the only sign to stolen from my yard, and so far unable to replace despite a couple of attempts. I have seen some Berry signs with an extra outer frame that makes them somewhat easily to notice but not necessarily easier to discern the message. Next time get an graphic artist to consult before pulling the trigger on any massive purchase. And to the miscreant who stole my sign and left the metal stand in the grass, may the affluent effluent of a thousand septic tanks fester outside your broken bedroom window. Mo...