Oconee County, GA Politics

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

Son of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson's Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Rich Rusk just sent this letter collection of articles from the Walton Tribune newspaper: Dear Moore's Ford friends, In an April 5, page one story, the Walton Tribune published news that a letter from Walton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kevin Little has "called for justice in the Moore's Ford lynching." "The proclamation is believed to be the first such action for any governing body in the county," wrote the Tribune. Managing Editor Brian Arrington also wrote a column calling upon other Walton County leaders to step up, and thanking Mr. Little for having done so. Both stories are attached below. This action came one week after our March 28 film screening/public forum in Monroe. Remember the name of our event? "When justice rolls down..." Folks, I am thinking of the hundreds of phone calls and emails over the years, personal visits and pleas, urging ...

Rich Rusk has worked hard for Moore's Ford Memorial Committee. Go see his movies, if you can, even though they are being shown in Monroe in Walton County. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: richrusk@bellsouth.net To: ; Subject: SAVE THESE DATES - March 27-28 film screening/public forum Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 05:37:28 -0500 SAVE THESE DATES - MARCH 27 & 28   Dear folks,    This press release for our March 28 film screening/public forum in Monroe went to local news media today.    The Obama administration's Justice Dept. and FBI are going public with the Moore's Ford investigation.    Open attachment for better formatting.     Rich   P.S. Please do attend the March 27-28 events. On Friday, March 27, we host a "Meet and Greet" for our guests at the Monroe Community Center. Let's turn out and support this investigation.        Moore's Ford Memorial Committ...

Walton County Democratic Committee making a comeback! Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: ksolheim@hotmail.com To: ccdc@clarkedemocrats.com; ccdc-nm@clarkedemocrats.com Subject: Pre-Inaugural Walton County Democratic Party Ball Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:35:55 -0500 Dear CCDC members and friends,   The Walton County Democratic Party is hosting a Pre-Inaugural Ball on Saturday, Janauary 17, 2009,. beginning  at 7:30 p.m. at the A. P Henderson Building, 860 East Hightower Trail, Social Circle, Georgia.    For more information about this black-tie affair, contact Cynthia Watkins (770.267.8758) or Ollie James (770.464.3860).   Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Vice Chair for Communications  

More examples of neighborhood hoodlums or perhaps something more sinister (such as an organized effort by the GOP?)Heard that some Sherry Jackson's signs in both Oconee and Walton counties have gone missing as well. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: berger1950@yahoo.com Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:25:09 -0700 Subject: [oconee] Political Yard Sign Vandalism This occurred in the Keeneland Sub-division.  It was an Obama sign.  I serve as the Homeowner Association Secretary and it was my sign that was removed.  I sent the following e-mail (about 50 homes in the sub-division) .    Is anyone else having this problem?  Was there a rash of this in the past day or two in other areas or is it possible it was limited to my neighborhood?   Dale Wetzelberger   ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Just an FYI. I'm sure it ...

Dear Friends, I want to call your attention to two items of significance to those of us concerned about water and other environmental issues affecting Oconee County. First is a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday (January 22) in Masters Hall in the Georgia Center on the University of Georgia campus to discuss the proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility, which would be located on South Milledge avenue near the Middle Oconee River separating Clarke and Oconee counties. At the meeting, Edward Hammond, U.S. director of the Sunshine Project, an international watchdog agency opposed to biological warfare, will be speaking. Hammond is being brought to Athens by FAQ, a local group trying to make sure people are informed about the project. The second item is the public notice that Walton County is seeking a reissuance of its permit to discharge 3.4 million gallons per day of treated sewage water to Jacks Creek, a tributary to the Apalachee. As a point of reference, the proposed upgrade to th...

Moore's Ford has forever stained the Walton-Oconee county border with the indelible stain of racism. Rich Rusk and friends invite you to their Christmas festivities December 1. The following video re-enactment they had nothing to do with in terms of staging, but it gives you a good idea of why racial reconciliation is so important. Keep in mind the following is an invitation from Rich and the Moore's Ford Memorial Committee and goes on here in Watkinsville Dear Moores Ford friends and invited guests, Please attend our 11th Annual Moores Ford Christmas Party. See invitation below. For a better copy and our full, two page invitation, please open the attachment. We have had yet another good year and it is time to celebrate. Some very special guests have been invited to receive Moores Ford Community Service Awards, including: Amrey & Debra Harden, GABEO President Tyrone Brooks, organizers from the Maceo Snipes memorial effort – John Cole Vodicka, Prison & Jail Proj...

Here is the article from the Athens Banner-Herald and below is a letter from Charles Baugh. I think it is well past time that we need to get some quality candidates to run against Luke and Norris and even Chairman Davis. Citizens for Oconee's Future, Inc. P. O. Box 1301 Watkinsville, GA 30677 The Board of Commissioners voted to join with Walton County in the troubled Hard Labor Creek water project. Commissioners Davis, Norris and Luke voted to enter into an agreement which will ultimately cost Oconee in excess of $105,000,000 plus interest with the initial cost to be in excess of $45,000,000 and only 3.5MGD of water. Here is how the vote went. Commissioner Horton moved they vote not to participate in the Walton project and Commissioner Hale seconded. Commissioners Luke and Norris voted against the motion and Commission Davis voted against to break the tie. Commissioner Luke moved to enter into an agreement with Walton County which was seconded by Commissioner Norris. Hale a...

Citizens for Oconee's Future, Inc. P. O. Box 1301 Watkinsville, GA 30677 This is a reminder that the BOC will probably vote on the water reservoir at tomorrow nights meeting. It is the first item on the agenda. I know many of you have called, written and emailed the Board on this issue. Many also attended the 2 meetings at which the issue was discussed. Please do it one more time. The Commissioners should be looking at a full house when they vote. I have sent a great deal of information on the issue and the alternatives so I won't recount those now. I am including the text of a letter that was printed in the Banner Herald on the 26th written by Jerry Studdard that summarizes the issues quite nicely. Please turn out one more time. Charles Baugh The Athens Banner-Herald http://onlineathens.com/stories/022607/letters_20070226002.shtml . February 26, 2007 LETTERS . Jerry Studdard: Major questions linger on Oconee water issue ....