Oconee County, GA Politics

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Athens Area Habitat for Humanity Newsletter April 2011 110 and 120 Carpenter's Circle     Greetings!   It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of construction on the first two houses at our Carpenter's Circle development. This initiative has been a long-time coming and we are already seeing the impact on the neighboring community. The siding is going up on both houses this week and it won't be long before we are able to hand over the keys to Katrina Smith and Tina Steele.  We have accomplished so much in only 3 months and we couldn't have done it without our dedicated volunteers and sponsors. Thank you for your commitment to make a change in our community and a difference in the lives of...

For those who like to swing the clubs at little white balls on the ground, please consider this worthy event Subject: Lucas 'Fund Golf Tournament 4/16 Passing this on to those friends of mine who love golf and who might want to participate or sponsor!  Contact Andrea (below) if interested. PASS IT ON!  It's for a really great cause! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrea Horsman premiergirlpower@gmail.com Date: Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 7:35 PM Subject: Lucas 'Fund Golf Tournament 4/16 To: Dear Friends, We are excited about our 8th Annual Lukas' Fund Golf Tournament on Saturday April 16 at the UGA Golf Course.  We are writing to invite you to play in the tournament and/or sponsor the event.  Sign up by April 7 and receive FREE tickets to the Stadion Tournament May 5-8.  More information about the event is attached. You can learn more about Lukas Fund at http://www.lukasfund.org/ . If you know someone that might be interested in participat...

Principal hired for High Shoals Elementary || OnlineAthens.com

Emerson: Conservative survey felt 'dirty' || OnlineAthens.com

Reunion planned at Scull Shoals || OnlineAthens.com

Congrats to June Johnson, Barbara Mann and OCAF director Joe Ruiz on their awards at Southworks. Around Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Monte Stephens, A new steward of the farms || OnlineAthens.com

'Great Oconee Cleanup' coming to area roadways || OnlineAthens.com

- Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 3:37:27 PM Subject: Let's all help with NE GA Democratic Event! Hi Again, Chairs! Our Rabun County Democratic Party has set a date and place for a big regional event - June 11 in Clayton, GA - The NE Georgia Democratic Leadership Breakfast.  Three things: Please save the date Spread the word to your members Offer up your county party to help with the plans Other details and contact information for Chair Jana Hill are below and attached. Patsy   Patsy Harris  10th Congressional District Chair Democratic Party of Georgia 706 342-1011   "Don't tell me what you believe in. Tell me what you have done, and I will tell you what you believe in."   (Mother of Congressman John Boccieri, D-OH)   Morgan County, GA, History and Genealogy Books by Bonnie P. (Patsy) Harris

GOP Senate leader excuses himself after his computer linked to anti-Cagle e-mails | Political Insider

Ga. lawmakers agree to $18 billion budget || OnlineAthens.com

Ashford Manor Vintage Car Viewing - Oconee, GA Patch

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here OCAF Hosts Showing of History Film Bill Evelyn's documentary, "The Georgia Log Cabin " Monday, April 18, 7:00 PM at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF)   The Oconee County Historical Society invites you to join us on Monday, April 18 at 7:00 PM at OCAF for a showing of  Bill Evelyn's documentary, The Georgia Log Cabin . Torn down, left to rot in a forgotten woodlot, or hidden beneath existing structures, Georgia's historic log houses have all but disappeared from our landscape. Mr. Evelyn brings 30+ years of video experience and producing to explore what has happened to these once commonplace structures on farms throughout our state.  Following this half hour program will be an informal discussion about log cabins in today's Georgia.   Free Admission Date and Time: Monday, April 18, 7:00 PM Location: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), 34 School Street, ...

YouTube - Murray Escorts to benefit kids with special needs

I cannot fathom this merger happening anytime soon. The largely African American folks who run the city of Macon do not want to so easily surrender access and achievements gained over several generations of hard-fought acceptance into the figurative mainstream of Georgia politics. It seems the white G.O.P. members in the suburbs around Macon want to get this done much like the Athens Republicans started and worked hard to get nonpartisan elections in the largely Democratic Clarke County. Macon-Bibb merger meeting gets heated - State Legislature - Macon.com

Oconee County Observations: Oconee and Walton County Officials Waiting to See ... : "Hard Labor Creek Dam at Stake Oconee and Walton county officials, who put forward a request to Gov. Nathan Deal last month asking for a $32 ..."

Great, right when we will be getting back from the largely meaningless Hawks-Heat game, we will get hammered by rain and what not. Be safe out there, people! Woven cautiously, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: FW: possible thunderstorms Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:27:15 -0400 From: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com To: jsanders@cityofwatkinsville.com From: Mark Melvin [mailto:mmelvin@oconee.ga.us] Subject: possible thunderstorms All, It appears that we have the opportunity for another round of thunderstorm this evening and early morning.  As of now the storms are forecasted to reach our area around 10 p.m.  The storm will consist of strong winds, cloud to ground lighting and possible hail.  Please be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions and take appropriate actions to stay safe. Thanks. Mark Mark A. Melvin Deputy Fire Chief Oconee County Fire Rescue P.O. Box 145 Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 310-3600 www.oconeecounty.com

Opposition mounting toward Ga. immigration enforcement bills | ajc.com

From: "Lenore Palladino, MoveOn.org Political Action" < moveon-help@list.moveon.org > Date: April 10, 2011 2:37:42 PM EDT To: "Dan Matthews" < danjmatt@bellsouth.net > Subject: We need a host in Watkinsville Most Americans pay our taxes—but billion-dollar corporations are paying little or nothing. It's disgraceful.   Can you host a   "Tax Day: Make Them Pay" event on April 18 in Watkinsville to call out these corporate deadbeats?   Yes, I can host! Dear MoveOn member, Nobody knows the details of Friday night's budget agreement to keep the government from shutting down. But here's one thing we can be pretty sure of:   the pain will fall mainly on poor and middle-class Americans , while billions in tax breaks, loopholes, and handouts for corporations will remain untouched.  Those same billions could keep food in the mouths of hungry women and children, fund critical medical research, and do the actual work of reducing ou...