Oconee County, GA Politics

Saturday Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presents The gorgeously orchestrated and textured pop melodies of Athens' Amanda Kapousouz, aka Tin Cup Prophette, have made her a favorite on the local music scene. The multi-instrumentalist earned her name busking tunes on her violin in New York's subways. She's also a favorite of local aerialists and has worked several times with Canopy Studio in Athens, creating live music for the dancers. Www.tincupprophette.com or http://myspace.com/tincupprophette Saturday August 23rd, 2008 A Saturday night outdoor summer music series On the grounds of Ashford Manor Bed and breakfast In downtown Watkinsville Saturday Sounds of Summer Series 2008 Pricing Single night admission prices: $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12, children under 6 are free Gates open at 6pm Concerts starts from 7-9pm VIP TABLES AVAILABLE Table for 8, linen, chairs, and tickets $350 Don’t forget to pre-order or purchase on site from Buffalo&# 8217;s...

A Monday night outdoor summer music series On the grounds of Ashford Manor Bed and breakfast In downtown Watkinsville Presents (Southern Roots, and Blues) Monday August 18th, 2008 True Southern rock is hard to find. Maybe it's the fresh, honest simplicity of the lyrics, or maybe it's the soulful duets on slide guitars, but Delta Moon has found their voice in the aesthetics of Southern rock. It's the sound of Georgia clay and Kentucky whiskey; it's too good for any pickup truck commercial and it's too strong for any pop-country album. When Tom Gray and Mark Johnson first met at a music store, they had no idea that their slide guitar jam sessions would turn into the glorious, gritty band that it is today. With virtuosic precision and a thick, brawny, arena-worthy sound, Delta Moon will take you back to the Old South with skill and passion you won't soon forget. www.deltamoon.com 1st and 3rd Monday Series 2008 Pricing Single night admission prices: $12 for ad...

Help us pick up trash August 23, 2008. We have a sign on the road, and we need your help to honor this designation. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: sjathome91@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:57:35 -0700 Subject: [oconee] Adopt-a-Mile Cleanup Aug. 23 Please join the Oconee County Democratic Party next Saturday, Aug. 23, to pick up the litter beside our adopted mile of road. Meet at the Barber Creek Fire Station (Mars Hill Road/Oconee Connector) at 8:30 a.m.. Bring a pair of work gloves, and any empty aluminum cans that you have to donate to the firefighters' recycling project. (Please be sure not to park in front of the big bay doors of the fire station.) See you next Saturday! Sarajane Love __._,_.  

Dan Matthews has sent you an invitation to 'Watkinsville Watch Party' -- click here to view the invitation and submit your response: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpg85y --- You've been invited to attend Watkinsville Watch Party. Go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpg85y#rsvp to RSVP.

Self-described "Christian" cement truck driver and write in candidate Tom Leach takes on Melvin Davis in the last gasp protest against pouring beer and wine in restaurants in unincorporated Oconee County. Maybe someone should tell Mr. Leach that no restaurants outside of Watkinsville have applied for the evil spirits to be poured. Maybe Satan told the Church lady who attends Leach's church. The following is borrowed from the Oconee Enterprise, and the quote at the end of the story is really bizarre and shows that this candidate might not be the sharpest tool in the shed: Tom Leach to oppose Davis by Blake Giles Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:57 AM EDT Tom Leach has announced that he will oppose Melvin Davis as a write-in candidate for county commission chairman during the November general election. “I am a Christian man,” said Leach, and first and foremost I think Melvin sold us out when he broke the tie on liquor by the drink. I want to give the voters a choice.”...

  Dear Dan, Just one week after winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate with a decisive 60% to 40% victory, I have more exciting news to share with you.  Last night, we received very encouraging poll numbers showing us surging and Saxby Chambliss sliding as we head into the general election. Our new poll has us within six points of Chambliss (36% to 42%) and, equally important, it has Chambliss polling substantially below 50%.   There is little doubt that these numbers spell trouble for the incumbent Chambliss. To hardworking folks across the state, this poll will come as no surprise – Georgia voters know all too well that Saxby Chambliss has consistently supported the economic policies that have gotten us into the mess we're in now.  That's why our message of change is gaining traction every day. So, now, our challenge is clear:  We must build the case to reverse George Bush's failed economic policies and remove the main obs...

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE August 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Wanda Dingler – business license – Manor Realty, Inc. – 29A N Main St., Ste 2 2. Jason White – business license – Jason D. White Photography – 120 VFW Drive 3. Cissy Watson (Hometowne Communities) – building permits – garages @ Wisteria Ridge a. Building B garages – 7 parking bays b. Building B1 garages – 7 parking bays c. Building C & pool house (amended) – 5 parking bays d. Building D – 4 parking bays e. Building E – 6 parking bays ADMINISTRATION 1. June Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider/Set 2008 Property Tax Millage Rate 2. Consider text changes to Watkinsville Sign Ordinance ADJOURN

I have no beef with the way Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry patrols the county other than I would like for him to be a little more cooperative in sharing information with Chief Lee O'Dillon and the Watkinsville Police Department, but seldom are lawsuits filed without some merit, despite the public perception. I hope the county sees the light on this one and settles before it really costs us a lot. I know nothing of the people or circumstances in this case but have heard many rumors over the years about various alleged misdeeds done

Please attend the Blue Hats meeting if you can - besides the egg salad sandwiches at Krimson's are to die for. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: [oconee] Blue Hats of Oconee Co. Democrats, 8/16/2008, 1:00 pm Reminder from:   oconee Yahoo! Group   Title:   Blue Hats of Oconee Co. Democrats   Date:   Saturday August 16, 2008 Time:   1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Next reminder:   The next reminder for this event will be sent in 4 days, 3 minutes. Location:   Krimson Kafe, Watkinsv...

- Hello, I will be sounding an official announcement and publicity soon, but I wanted to update you all: The Democratic Headquarters grand opening is set for Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 8PM, at 1136 Athens Road in Crawford, next to Cook Motors (old B&B Tire). We are ever-grateful to Lori Glinski for donating this space for the duration, and I think it would be fair for the Committee to contribute some money towards utilities expenses. Our special guests will be Tim Riley and Bobby Saxon, and we'll be collecting donations for these two campaigns. Donors make out the checks to the campaigns, not to the Oglethorpe Democrats. So as promised, our volunteer needs: 1. Headquarters opening party We need some folks to bring potluck items – mainly meats, veggies and bread. Maybe a large coffee pot. Hard to say how many people we'll have at one time - maybe plan for 50 over the course of the evening (but that doesn't mean you have to bring 50 portions of your dish)...

Pat Priest is my hero. She does more for many groups and never clamors for credit, glory or honor. I am here to give her mad props. The following is an email from her, including an email from Alex DeGolia of Georgia for Obama.  1. Book Challenge underway  2. Dancing with the Stars (of Oconee!)  3. Obama (and other great candidates!)    1. We've postponed our Book Challenge to allow people more time to pick  up and read Senator McCain's autobiography ("Worth the Fighting For")  and Senator Obama's ("The Audacity of Hope"). We'll discuss McCain's  book in September and Obama's in October. The books are available at  25% discount at Books Galore in Watkinsville, and you receive an  additional $1 off if you buy both autobiographies.    This month's Third Thursday discussion (August 21st), then, will just be  a good chance to talk politics and to plan our upcoming slate of books.  Join us! We'll meet at 6:15 at Fiv...

Minutes Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting August 7, 2008 Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville , Georgia   Committee members present :  Jonathan Veit (2-1), Vice-Chair ; Herb West (5-1), Secretary ; Ann Stoneburner (1-3); Dan Matthews (2-2); Sarajane Love (2-3); Rita Bennett (3-2); Vicky Moody (4-1); Myrna Adams West (5-2); Robert Wyatt (6-1); Pat Adams (6-3).   Others:  Pat Priest , Rich Clark , Mr. & Mrs. Felton Hudson ( Greene County )   Rich Clark :  Prior to the beginning of the business meeting, Rich Clark talked about his campaign for Oconee County Board of Education and committee members had a number of questions as well as ideas and suggestions.   Vice-Chair Jonathan Veit called the meeting to order at 7:45 pm , as Chair Becky Vaughn was called out of town at the last minute.   A quorum was declared present.   Minutes :  The minutes from the June 5, 2008 meeting were ap...

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE August 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Wanda Dingler – business license – Manor Realty, Inc. – 29A N Main St., Ste 2 2. Jason White – business license – Jason D. White Photography – 120 VFW Drive 3. Cissy Watson (Hometowne Communities) – building permits – garages @ Wisteria Ridge a. Building B garages – 7 parking bays b. Building B1 garages – 7 parking bays c. Building C & pool house (amended) – 5 parking bays d. Building D – 4 parking bays e. Building E – 6 parking bays ADMINISTRATION 1. June Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider/Set 2008 Property Tax Millage Rate ADJOURN

Rich Clark, candidate for the Oconee County Board of Education and the lone local candidate on the November ballot, appeared before the monthly meeting in the Grand Jury Room of the Oconee County courthouse in Watkinsville Thursday evening. He led a lively discussion of the much hyped educational system in Oconee County. Clark will run against developer Tom Breedlove for a position on the Board of Education. Instead of registering new voters with the Obama team Saturday, the members discussed the date of a bike ride less than a month from the proposed date. The Tour de Pottery may or may not be officially approved by the powers that be at OCAF and have a route toward Danielsville or possibly remain right here in Oconee County. Jonathan Veit and Tony Glenn were to have checked with local potters to see if they can have bicyclers pedal to their local markets/houses or Rocket Field or both and have a SAG wagon riding behind to hold all their purchases.

Sounds like another great get-together. Tiffany called me yesterday to tell me they are registering voters at Jittery Joe's 10 am Saturday morning in Watkinsville. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: [oconee] Local get-together to celebrate Obama Sorry for the double posting for many of you! Denise Wilson, an Oconee County Democrat, will be hosting local Democrats at her home August 28th to view and celebrate Obama's acceptance speech. You can RSVP at the link below. The details of when and where are below that, but please do RSVP. (You can also correspond directly to her at < denisefaun@gmail. com >.) Hope to see you! It will be nice to share this historic moment! Pat Priest Another proud member, Oconee County Democratic Party http://political. moveon.org/ event/yeswecanpa rty/49094 1081 Sagefield Drive Watkinsville (Fieldstone Subdivision) 28 Aug, 8:00 PM Let's celebrate Barack Obama'...

Dan Matthews, Jr. ( danjmatt@bellsouth.net ) has forwarded an email to you as a web page. To view click on or copy this link into your browsers address bar http://www.Swiftpage5.com/PCPOWERUSER.Bobby/C080801114700/SpeAsAPage.aspx?Addr=danjmatt@bellsouth.net The original email was a message from Media@BobbySaxon.com. If you do not want forwards of future e-mails from this list, copy to your browser or click on this link to Opt-Out. http://www.Swiftpage5.com/SpeSupIt.aspx?Org=&Group=&Page=PCPOWERUSER.Bobby&Addr=oconeedemo.crats@blogger.com

Please come to this event tonight if you can from Herb West   I apologize for this email duplicating the one I just sent out to our general Oconee Dems listserv.  However, we are trying to improve the attendance this Tuesday {TONIGHT!} at the “meet and greet” event at Robert’s and Ann’s house in Lane Creek Subdivision.  So far, besides, Robert & Ann, other committee members who’ve told Ann they are attending include Becky, Sarajane, Myrna, and me.  Both Dan Matthews and Pat Adams are out of town, but will attend if they get back into town in time.  Bill Yarbrough has a conflict and can’t attend.  That still leaves a number of you who have not responded.  We really need you to attend if at all possible, since Ann says the response has been “lukewarm.”  We need to have a good crowd for Bobby.    So, please plan on attending.  In any case, please respond to this email ASA...

You are invited to join us in supporting Bobby Saxon’s campaign for the 10th District Congressional seat. HOST COMMITTEE Becky Vaughn, Pat Adams, Sarajane Love, Dan Matthews, Neal & Pat Priest, Herb & Myrna Adams West, Robert Wyatt & Ann Stoneburner, and Mark & Marie Saxon Enjoy light refreshments and support a great candidate working towards victory over Paul Broun! Tuesday, August 5th 5:00—7:00 pm 1090 Apalachee Trace Lane Creek Subdivision off Cole Springs Road Bishop, GA All contributions gratefully accepted. If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please go to BobbySaxon.com. New Leadership

Would you like to get involved with the political arena? Are you ready to make a change a local level? Ready to start building your resume? The Bobby Saxon campaign is looking for strong, passionate volunteers ready to commit time, energy and passion. We are currently filling positions immediatel y. If you are interested in an official position, and are ready to get to work, please contact us immediately. We are filling officer positions NOW! Please respond back through email, or give me a call at 706-296-3583 Hope to talk to you soon! Tommy Valentine Director of Operations, Saxon for America tommyvalentine@gmail.com www.bobbysaxon.com You are receiving this email because you registered at www.tommyvalentine.com . Click here to unsubscribe .

Give him your time if you can. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Tim Riley's race for State Senate 47 is looking for volunteers who can commit to canvassing on a weekly basis before November.  Volunteer opportunities are available in Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Jackson, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties.  Please contact Louis Elrod at lelrod@uga.edu or (706) 839-8013 for more information, or visit our office at 220 Prince Avenue in Athens.  www.timrileyforsenate.com