Oconee County, GA Politics

Challenger Dan Matthews was first to qualifying for the Watkinsville City Council on the second day where City Clerk Julie Sanders was receiving the $72.00 fee for such a contest. Matthews chose Post 5 again, potentially taking on Mike Link once more should he decide to run again (and all indications are that the Oconee County volunteer fire fighter who always votes no on restaurant and stores' alcohol applications, will run again for his umpteenth term on the town council). Matthews plans to give all municipal applicants an honest consideration instead of merely opting to impose his moral viewpoint like the incumbent currently and repeatedly does to the residents and business license holders in the City of Watkinsville. Link has never voted in the affirmative for any applicants ever for beer, wine, or liquor by the drink in the dozen-plus times he has had the opportunity to do so since former Mayor Jim Luken helped usher in the spirits era in Oconee County several years ago....

This street light was knocked over Saturday in Watkinsville This street lights looks as if it was saddened by the Georgia football loss to Missouri today. Down the street the banners were being taken down from the various ornamental street lights, presumably by someone from the Daughters of the American Revolution. I am all for historical recognition of various events and anniversaries celebrated by such displays, but wish they would extend down to Barnett Shoals where the ragged banners flap like they were on display at Fort McHenry.

AGENDA   CITY OF WATKINSVILLE   May 9, 2012   CALL TO ORDER   QUORUM CHECK   WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD   MINUTES   1.  April 11, 2012   APPEARANCES   1 .   Stephen Fagiano – Business License – Oscar Transport, Inc. – 210 Elliot Circle   ADMINISTRATION   April 30 , 2012 – General & SPLOST Funds   MAYOR’S REPORT   CITIZEN’S COMMENTS   OLD BUSINESS   1.  Public hearing - #2 – FY2013 Budget – July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013   2.  Public hearing - #2 – Sign Ordinance Update   3.  Consider Sign Ordinance Update   NEW BUSINESS   ADJOURN

From: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Date: March 27, 2012 9:14:59 PM EDT To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Official Announcement Forwarded by Fred Reply-To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com TOWN OF NORTH HIGH SHOALS FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET REVIEW AND ADOPTION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC DISCUSSION:   The Town of North High Shoals will conduct a public discussion on April 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m at Town Hall for the purpose of developing a city budget for July, 2012 – June, 2013.  All citizens are invited to participate in the discussion and to provide written and oral comments concerning the FY2012-13 budget. PUBLIC HEARING :   The Town of North High Shoals will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed budget at Town Hall on May 21 at 7:00 p.m.   The Mayor's Recommended Budget will be available for public inspection after May 1 on Mondays and Tuesdays at Town Hall and on the town's ...

The election is canceled due to the candidate Scott Wilson's withdrawal from the city council race, leaving Jason Wisnewski to join incoming Mayor Kim Kraelingon the new North High Shoals municipal government. The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > North High Shoals election cancelled Posted using ShareThis

Once again our correspondent and former Duke wrestler Fred Johnson reports exhaustively about the town where he calls home and formerly served as City Council member. From: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Date: February 3, 2010 9:48:52 PM EST To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Feb 1, 2010 Meeting Notes from Fred Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                            February 3, 2010 The council discussed the town's insurance needs and the merits of...

This was about last night's meeting at the Town of North High Shoals - sorry I did not get it out sooner. From: Fred Johnson To: Fred Johnson Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 4:06:17 PM Subject: Message from Mayor Dawe about tonight's meeting Everyone, Violet asked me to send out the following message. - Fred Johnson Mrs. Pam Helton from GMA (Georgia Municipal Association) will be at Town Hall at 7:00 to discuss the opportunities and programs that GMA sponsors for towns.  This is an informational session only.  No business will take place during this time.  Bring your questions. Information on insurance will be in the regular scheduled meeting.Reminder:  Council continuation meeting tonight at 7:30.

Another well written description of the governmental goings on in the town at the confluence of Walton, Oconee and Morgan county lines by now former council member Fred Johnson. After three months (or longer) of municipal business not being done, it is understandable how North High Shoals could not get everything caught up in one work session From: Fred Johnson Date: January 24, 2010 10:39:24 PM EST To: Fred Johnson Subject: TONHS January 18 2010 Notes from Fred Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                  ...