Oconee County, GA Politics

Biking for ESP

Here is yet another organized bike ride that I am pretty sure did not get approval by the Oconee County Board of Commissioners before embarking from Watkinsville - just saying that dozens of people bike daily all over Oconee and much more than the casual observer or government official (with the exception of one or two Brian) have no clue whatsoever about. I would love to be able to bike to Oconee Veterans Park without taking my life into my hands (and that of all the other drivers on the streets). Bikers go 300 miles in 30 hours | The Red and Black

Anyone as shocked as I was that there are people stupid enought to try and ban on-road bicycling in Oconee County? Then go here tonight as I plan to after I get home from my son's soccer party following his final game of the year Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: smkogan@uga.edu To: smkogan@uga.edu Subject: Reminder-Oconee cycling Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:37:33 -0400 Reminder: Oconee County Cycling Organization meeting tonight, 8:30PM , Jittery Joe's Watkinsville. See you there. sk Steven M. Kogan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Child and Family Development Family Science Center-House D Athens , GA 30602 (706) 542-1297 smkogan@uga.edu http://www.cfr.uga.edu

With the non-partisan suggestion by an ad hoc citizens group suggesting the possibility of banning bikes, the time for serious cyclists, non-serious cyclists (me)  and non-cyclists to come together is now better than ever. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: smkogan@uga.edu To: smkogan@uga.edu Subject: Oconee County Cycling Advocacy Group Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:52:04 -0400 Dear Fellow Cyclists and Cycling Friends, As you have probably heard, a dedicated group of cycling enthusiasts is emerging who are focused on advocating for cycling in Oconee County. We appreciate your interest and are compiling a list of names, addresses, and emails of cyclists and others who share our concerns. We will post regularly to this email list to update you on our efforts and to invite your participation. Our goal is to develop a formal advocacy group, the Oconee County Cycling Organization. Over the next 3-6 months we will be building the foundation for a long-term, e...

So this is the second time in a week I have heard mention that some ill advised comments from a citizen proposing the banning of bicycles on our roads in Oconee County, Georgia. While I do not think for a second that the current Board of Commissioners would ever pass such a stupid law, it would be the quickest way for the Democrats to come back in power in Oconee.  Not to mention a huge waste of sheriff deputy and municipal police time. Non-Watinsville resident Kate McDaniel dared dangle that out of her mouth at the end of Watkinsville City Council meeting the other evening, and evidently she was harkening back to this meeting that Lee Becker once again uncovered. Thank you Lee. Even Athens madman Jeff Snowden would oppose this, not to mention Watkinsville city council member Brian Brodrick, the dozens of local bicycle enthusiasts and triatheletes and every parent who bought their chid a bicycle at Sunshine cycle or Wal-Mart. From: Lee Becker < lbbecker@mindspring.com > Dat...

Friends, *Please join us at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 16th for a bike ride to raise funds for Athens Police Officer Sergeant Courtney Gale.* Sergeant Gale was attacked Tuesday evening in a local grocery store and is in critical condition at St. Mary's Hospital. As is true of every police officer, Sergeant Gale puts her life on the line daily to protect each one of us...now, we rally to support her. In an effort to help further surround her, and her loved ones, with positive energy and support from the community, we will be conducting a Police Escorted Bike Ride from the downtown Police Station (133 Washington Ave.) to St. Mary's Hospital and back. We ask a $10 donation to participate, but no one will be turned away. All proceeds will go directly to Sergeant Gale and her family. This is a completely grassroots effort, so your help in printing and posting the attached flier will be greatly appreciated. *If you cannot attend the bike ride, please try to focus your encouragi...