Oconee County, GA Politics

Update on the movement of the meeting from Chairman Jonathan Veit: Just a reminder that the Oconee County Democratic Committee has changed the date of its regular monthly meeting to the third Thursday of the month, rather than the first Thursday of the month. This means that we will not meet on Thursday, May 7th, but will instead meet on Thursday, May 21st at 7 pm at the Oconee County Government Annex. I just didn't want there to be any confusion. Thanks! Jonathan Veit

Subject: April book: Voltaire's classic, Candide Hello! Could you please help us get the word out to people about our book group's discussion date and topic? We'll be reading Voltaire's classic, "Candide" - and we've moved our meeting date to Wednesdays. Thank you! Pat Priest 353-8310 Member, Oconee Democrats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The community-wide book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will discuss Voltaire's quick-to-read and wryly humorous classic, "Candide," for their April selection. The book is available for just $3.75 at Books Galore in Watkinsville. The group chooses first-rate and affordable books about history, politics, and the natural world.  While Candide was first published in 1759, Voltaire's satire still resonates today.  The full title (though versions differ) is "Candide: Or, the Optimist."  Some scholars have pointed out that President Reagan evinced an optimism quite similar to that of one of the cent...