Oconee County, GA Politics

I really enjoyed campaigning in Winterville at the Marigold Festival last weekend. This was really the first event of my fledging campaign for the House District 113 Special Election (EARLY VOTING BEGINS WEDNESDAY), and I owe this opportunity to Mark Farmer, city council for Winterville who hooked me up with the right folks for the Marigold Festival organizers. The organizers were extremely competent and welcoming, making every one I met feel like they were right at home. I finally met Alan Alexander face to face and a couple of children and returned some signs he had given me before my getting in the race. He drove around in a red convertible while I was walking it with my son. I have talked to him on the telephone many times at work, and he has a deep recognizable voice. It was amazing seeing all the people gathered on the square and fun to meet the people in the parade. That was without a doubt the quickest mile I have ever walked. It was over before it began as far as it see...

Meanwhile over in Athens, my friend and Winterville resident Farley Jones announces for District 1 Commissioner slot Subject: announcement: Candidate for ACC District 1 Commission for 2010 Dear Friends and Family; With considerable thought on the matter for several months, I have decided to run as a candidate for Athens-Clarke County Commissioner,  District 1.  I want to tell you first - before it is announced in the papers, etc.  When you go to our web site:  www.FarleyJones.Info , please note on the Home Page, my explanation of having no Paypal or similar Contribution link.  It is short and to the point.  And for several reasons, not just the one.  As a dues paying member of Georgia Conservancy and Georgia Public Broadcasting, and other entities that I contribute to yearly, I understand it may be difficult to contribute beyond what one might in a given year - for personal or economic reasons. No matter; I simply ask for your ...

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