Oconee County, GA Politics

The first of many involving the Georgia G.O.P. and voters of this state, I am afraid. Bait-and-switch: The Capitol coup against Casey Cagle

The crowds are dwindling down as we head toward December, but please consider shopping for a wide array of items behind Eagle Tavern Saturday morning. From: Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com Sent: Fri, November 12, 2010 10:45:16 AM Subject: Saturday's Market Hi Everyone This Saturday, the Oconee Farmers Market will feature: Homemade goats milk soaps, fresh local lamb cuts, woolens, and art-painted rocks Hand-made decorated gourds, gourd instruments, and jewelry Dried and dehydrated Shiitake mushrooms, blackberry jam and pumpkin pound cake Herbs, jams and jellies, sea salts and teas Boiled and fried peanuts, fried porkskins, beef jerky and pickles on a stick and other items Some great gift ideas for the holidays. Thank you and have a great weekend. -Debbie Debbie Beese oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated) 

Preview: Mt. Paran at Athens Academy || OnlineAthens.com

agenda111510.pdf (application/pdf Object) Council: Post 1 – Jason Wisniewski Post 2 – Steve Holzman Post 3 – David Lawrence Post 4 – Stephen Arnold Post 5 – Violet Dawe Town of North High Shoals 108 Jefferson Road P.O. Box 129 High Shoals, Georgia 30645 706-769-4289 November 15, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Welcome and Declaration of Quorum Agenda Setting: Order of agenda. Monthly Business: Presentation of Draft Minutes for October 18 and November 1,2010 (POSTPONED TO DECEMBER) Presentation of Financial Statements (POSTPONED TO DECEMBER) Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items Old Business 1. Mobile Home Request (Process for Mr.Tidwell/Update K Kraeling) 2. Speed Bumps on Hillsboro (D. Lawrence/S. Holzman) 3. Park/Trail Grant and Resolution (V. Dawe) 4. Town Hall/City Park Maintenance/Work Days (J. Wisniewski/D. Lawrence) New Business 1. Building Permits - 130 Plantation Road (Renovation) and 0 Frazier Hill Road (Pole Barn) 2. Clerk Absence (K. Kraeling) 3. Planning and Zoning Training ...

Spartans happy to play at home || OnlineAthens.com

Oconee County event unites area FCA members || OnlineAthens.com

NOHS Titan Club auction scheduled || OnlineAthens.com

Prepare for this sort of madness on a mass scale in the forth coming right wing media state Broward schools lockdown: Public schools, some buildings locked down after threat - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

First woman, first black to lead caucus in Georgia Legislature | ajc.com

Jimmy Marbut, owner of Sunshine Cycles in Watkinsville and Athens, received approval to finish his garage and build some backyard recreation area for his kids from the Watkinsville City Council after some questions by the Mayor Joe Walter and Brian Brodrick and clarification of city attorney Joe Reitman. Council members Toby Smith and Samantha Purcell are shown above voting in favor of the building permit for the Jeremy Drive home in Morgan Manor Estates subdivision in Watkinsville.

Judge Jones has presided over a quarter million cases (!!!) in the Western Circuit, including Oconee County. Senate h earing for Jones begins next week || OnlineAthens.com

Thurmond: Ga. Dems must solve internal race struggles || OnlineAthens.com

Friend -- Veterans Day provides us with the chance to mark the debt of honor we owe to all those who have worn the uniform of the United States. We remember those who gave their lives beneath our flag, in service of our freedom. And with so many still fighting, we owe special thanks to the courageous families of those who serve. Because when our servicemen and women deploy overseas, their loved ones are left to undertake heroic battles of their own at home. The unique challenges they face in support of men and women in uniform allow us all to enjoy the freedoms of our democracy. Every time I have a chance to meet with these families, I'm struck by their strength and their quiet dignity -- they are truly some of the most selfless, courageous people I've met. And today is also a day to acknowledge the sacrifices these brave men and women make every day, and pray for the safe return of those they love. I've felt their calling personally, and I want to encourage Am...

I believe the family lives in Oconee County Trip to Iraq helps local mother find peace after son's death || OnlineAthens.com

McKillip is No. 2 Dem in House || OnlineAthens.com

Youth pastor accused of rape, child molestation | ajc.com

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE November 10, 2010    CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES 1.   October 13, 2010 APPEARANCES 1.   Candace Bailey – business license – Garniture – 16 N Main Street 2.   Tammy Boss – business license – Turn a New Leaf – 18 N Main Street 3.   Jimmy Marbut – building permit – enclose garage & add 12’ x 30’ addition to existing residence at      1181 Jeremy Drive 4.   Marcus Wiedower (Burton Realty) – building permit – 1159 sq. ft. second story addition to existing      residence at 31 S Main Street ADMINISTRATION 1.                   October 31, 2010 Reconciliation Reports – General Fund and SPLOST MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS   1.   Consider Sign Ordinance Revisions NEW BUSINESS             1.   Obtain ...

Yet another Cam allegation, this one far more serious for AU

Tax and spend Republicans increase a tax that I can agree with wholeheartedly. Ga. lawmaker wants to hike cigarette tax $1 | The Augusta Chronicle