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Scenes from the campaign trail

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Dan Matthews campaigning in Watkinsville Things I have learned so far on the campaign trail: I was the only person to wear a tie to Watkinsville First Baptist Church this morning. Their service is more like a rock concert than a revival. It is completely acceptable to go to church with your neighbors. It is good to hear a differing viewpoint on matters of religion and morality. The members of this church were extremely friendly and welcoming. I had a great time listening to Paul Chambers have a small discussion at the end of the Bible study portion. It is nice to see how well churches blend in with the community, and you can see how well Pastor Carlos Sibley has led his flock. I am happy to know that Christians from Watkinsville are in Chad and Haiti helping people out. My 11-year-old son has begun to develop his own view of religion, and I am grateful that I have been able to expose him a wide array of churches, synagogues and other places of prayer. I love Oconee County, the 1...