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Winning the future

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Friend -- Three days from now, on Tuesday, January 25th, I will stand before Congress and the country to discuss the State of the Union. Two years ago, when I first addressed a joint session of Congress, this country faced a crisis unlike anything since the Great Depression -- an economy that had spiraled out of control, putting millions out of work. Today, we're in a different place. An economy that was shrinking is now growing again. But across the country, millions are struggling every day -- to find work, to pay their bills, to provide for their families. It is clear that the moment we now face demands a vision for how we as a people will win the future. And that vision -- that agenda -- will be the topic of my State of the Union address. As the messengers, volunteers, and organizers of this movement, you will play a critical role in carrying out that agenda. Because of that, I want you to have an advance look at what I'll ask of Congress on Tuesday. I've...

Boundaries Continue to Blur Between Oconee and Clarke Counties - Oconee, GA Patch

Boundaries Continue to Blur Between Oconee and Clarke Counties - Oconee, GA Patch

A Newt Gingrich presidential campaign out of Buckhead?

A Newt Gingrich presidential campaign out of Buckhead?

Rep. Paul Broun | SOTU - Silence Republicans - Spew Venom | Mediaite

Once again my Congressman embarrasses the shit out of me Rep. Paul Broun | SOTU - Silence Republicans - Spew Venom | Mediaite

Chamber hosts Members Banquet || OnlineAthens.com

Chamber hosts Members Banquet || OnlineAthens.com

Georgia to experiment with E-Verify for checking on employers, immigrant workers  | ajc.com

Georgia to experiment with E-Verify for checking on employers, immigrant workers | ajc.com

Small Town Politics - North High Shoals: Park Work Day this Saturday

Small Town Politics - North High Shoals: Park Work Day this Saturday

Small Town Politics - North High Shoals

Clean up in the beautiful small town at the juncture of Walton, Morgan and Oconee counties Small Town Politics - North High Shoals

Why is Ga.’s economy worsening, while the national economy improves? | Jay Bookman

Why is Ga.’s economy worsening, while the national economy improves? | Jay Bookman

Gingrich: Georgia would play big part in presidential bid  | ajc.com

Bishop's own Dr. Charles Bullock, III gets quoted in this article on a day after speaking to the Oconee County Republican Party Gingrich: Georgia would play big part in presidential bid | ajc.com

Calif. city considers DUI mug shots on Facebook

Hard to believe Oconee County is doing something cutting edge with the social media, but such is the case with the Sheriff's Department Facebook page Calif. city considers DUI mug shots on Facebook

Promises Kept

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Friend -- It was two years ago today that Barack and I were sworn in, and I remember what he said like it was this morning: "The challenges we face are real, they are serious, and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met." Even then, we knew it would take time. We knew it would be hard. And we knew we would sometimes make mistakes. But we did not lose sight of what we came to do. Together, we took on difficult issues that had been put off for decades. And some say we have accomplished more in two years than any administration since Roosevelt's. Take it from me, that's something you should take to heart -- because none of it would have been possible without your hard work. But the job's not done. I am reminded of that every time I travel to the small towns in Pennsylvania, Iowa, New Mexico -- all over -- and on the weekends I get home to Delaware. I meet folks who are sti...

Deal – No friend to women!

Deal – No friend to women!

Free Small Business Workshops from ACC & Oconee County

From: Public Information Office Media Releases  Sent: Thu, January 20, 2011 3:56:06 PM Subject: New Newsflash Free Small Business Workshops from ACC & Oconee County For www.athensclarkecounty.com A new Newsflash now appears on our site. Please click on the link below to go directly to the new posting. Public Information Office Media Releases http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=262 Description: The Athens-Clarke County Department of Human and Economic Development and Oconee County Economic Development Department are collaborating to offer a series of free monthly workshops every fourth Monday beginning Jan. 24 to small businesses in the area. Additional Comments: The Athens-Clarke County Department of Human and Economic Development and Oconee County Economic Development Department are collaborating to offer a series of free monthly workshops every fourth Monday beginning Jan. 24 to small businesses in the area. * * * * * * * This co...

Fw: Obama's speech last night

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----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Justin Ruben, MoveOn.org Political Action" <moveon-help@list.moveon.org> To: Dan Matthews <danjmatt@bellsouth.net> Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 3:10:21 PM Subject: Obama's speech last night Dear MoveOn member, Last night President Obama spoke powerfully about what happened in Arizona. We were struck by the incredibly strong reaction our friends and family had to the speech, so we're passing it along in case you missed it: http://pol.moveon.org/azobamaspeech.html?id=25807-2993578-XNkCzbx&t=3 Thanks for all you do. –Justin, Kat, Nita, Steven, and the rest of the team PAID FOR BY MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION, http://pol.moveon.org/ . Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This email was sent to Dan Matthews on January 13, 2011. To change your email address or update your contact info, click here . To remove yourself from this list, click here .

Ponsoldt: Broun wrong on gun rights || OnlineAthens.com

Ponsoldt: Broun wrong on gun rights || OnlineAthens.com

RaceTrac Gas Station Speeds Toward Bogart - Oconee, GA Patch

RaceTrac Gas Station Speeds Toward Bogart - Oconee, GA Patch

Oconee - GSC street signal is malfunctioning

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Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office The traffic light at Experiment Station and Gainesville State College is malfunctioning. The DOT has been notified. Traffic is backed up on Experiment Station. Also, there is a structure fire on Cliff Dawson Road near the Mars Hill end. Emergency vehicles may be in the roadway there

Ponsoldt: Broun wrong on gun rights || OnlineAthens.com

Ponsoldt: Broun wrong on gun rights || OnlineAthens.com

Speeders beware on Watkinsville road || OnlineAthens.com

Speeders beware on Watkinsville road || OnlineAthens.com