Oconee County, GA Politics

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Reports Surplus For 2004 Special Pur... : BOE Reports Tax Spending Too Oconee County has $4.7 million in unspent revenue from the 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax of 200...

Winthrop men's basketball coach calls for change in wake of Newtown shooting

It's too damn cold and windy to be setting lit match to kindling outside, even on the shortest day of the year. Be careful and warm around any Yule logs lit. From: +Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:42 PM Subject: TONHS Bonfire Postponement Message from Mayor Beall Hi, Due to cold temperatures and high wind advisories, I feel it best to cancel this evening's Bonfire / Cookout. Also, The GA Forestry Commission is not issuing burn permits today due to high winds. Perhaps we can reschedule for sometime in the spring. Sorry for any inconvenience. -Mayor Mike Beall

Letter to the Editor: Parent Concerned About Closing of Oconee Co. Head Start Facility

Jaren Peden and Teddie Nor ton of Dr. Paul Broun's office emailed me to let me know that I can attend the January 20, 201 3 second and final swearing in and oath of office of President Ba rack Obama. I have been very fo rtun ate to have my travel plans and companion come toge ther and let me recommend Cerulean Travel on New York City when you are trying to arrange last second acco modations in a city where thousands of people are all finding out about the same time that they are going too. So I will certainly keep you posted on this and other devel opments in this vacation. I have heard from Santa C laus I am g etting a new Cashmere top coat for this event.

Accident here with powerlines down on Dials Mills Road - avoid the area. All lanes on Dials Mill Rd from Hwy 78 to Jade St. are closed do to accident with power lines down. Crews are working in this area. All lanes on Dials Mill Rd from Hwy 78 to Jade St. are closed do to accident with power lines down. Crews are working in this area to restore power and open all lanes. Please find alternate routes. Jade Street Oconee County - Google Search

Boeheim Calls For Gun Control After Milestone Win

Caterpillar Posts More Job Opportunities for Bogart, Ga. Plant

School Official: Emergency Plans at Oconee Schools Continually Updated, Partnership with Law Enforcement 'Strong'

Rockinwood Drive Residence Hit by Burglar

Oconee County Historical Society meets 7 pm Monday From: "psommer" < psommer@bellsouth.net > Date: December 16, 2012 3:34:57 PM EST To: "'psommer'" < psommer@bellsouth.net > Subject: meeting reminder The historical society will be meeting Monday the 17 th   at OCAF 7pm.  We will continue discussing our strategic planning and the idea or organizing a historical festival for our county. Peggy

Job Roundup for Sunday, Dec. 16

Athens-area law firm hires three attorneys

Burglar who takes Oconee deputies on foot chase now in custody

Always eager to support direct access to fresh vegetables and what not Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:39:34 -0500 Subject: This Week's Harvest: The Pastures of Rose Creek From: pastures1051@gmail.com To: Hello all! A big thank you to all those who came out on Wednesday to get their fresh veggie and egg fix!  We will be open again this Saturday from 9 onwards (Wednesday we started running low around 1 and closing up around 2 - I imagine Saturday will be the same). And just in case you need an easy, last minute gift idea this holiday season - candied pecans make GREAT gifts!  Our good friend, Whitney, sent us a delicious recipe  to use with your Pasture of Rose Creek Pecans: INGREDIENTS:   4 c. pecans (from The Pastures of Rose Creek, where else???) 1 egg white (from a pasture raised, Rose Creek egg of course!)  2 tbsp water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 c. sugar METHOD: Preheat oven t...

It is always good to hear from our leaders in the wake of such national tragedies From: The White House < info@messages.whitehouse.gov > Date: December 14, 2012 5:41:42 PM EST To:  Subject: President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut Reply-To: The White House < info@messages.whitehouse.gov > President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut Friday, December 14, 2012 President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut This afternoon, President Obama made a statement from the Briefing Room on the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Watch the President's statement on the shooting in Connecticut. President Obama's Remarks Read President Obama's full remarks: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have every single resource that he needs to investigate this heinous crim...

Hallelujah to Sheriff Berry and his entire staff and every law enforcement officer everywhere especially in the wake of the events in Newtown, Connecticut yesterday. I fully support our Sheriff's deputies and am constantly impressed with rapid response and deployment. I am glad they could so quickly apprehend these accused with the K9 unit. Deputies Capture Four Burglary Suspects

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