Oconee County, GA Politics

Subject: TONHS Notes from Fred To: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                September 1, 2014 The big news from this meeting is that John McKay will be moving and thus must resign his council seat.  Several people have already expressed interest which is great for our town.  You can find the instructions for registering to run if you are interested on the town web site.  We will really miss John and his leadership on many points including Dog Day.  Thanks John. The Council set the millage rate for the year; they lowered it a bit to maintain the same tax as the town's assessm...

ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST SPEAKER NINA CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Nina Cleveland CPH Practice Coordinator ninac64@uga.edu 105F Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 Phone:  706.542.3648 Fax:  706.542.6730 Roles and Resposibilities:  Ms. Cleveland is responsible for the coordination of the MPH and DrPH field experiences. During the year she plans Field placement and Career networking events along with information sessions. She also provides career services for graduating students.  Some of the things she c...

Meet Daniel Blackman - Georgia Dems' Candidate for PSC Meet Georgia Democrats' candidate for PSC, Daniel Blackman "For too long, Georgia's Public Service Commission has been needing a voice that speaks up for every Georgian," said Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter in a statement. "Daniel Blackman realizes that protecting the environment and growing industry can exist together in a way that protects consumers while improving Georgia's lagging economy." With Daniel as the Democratic nominee for Georgia's Public Service Commis...

Nathan Deal says he wants to resolve Copart’s $74m tax dispute | Political Insider blog

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Approve One New Road B... : Discussion Of Prezoning Continues The landowners behind Wal-Mart and Lowe's on Epps Bridge Parkway got approval of a contract for desi...

Oconee County Observations: Turnout Rates In Oconee County May Primary And Jul... : 16.1 Percent Voted Both Elections Oconee County’s 23.4 percent turnout in the May 20 primary election and 20.9 percent turnout in the July...

Oconee County Observations: Freddy’s At Epps Bridge Centre Expected To Be Sell... : Footers For Cheddar's Too Oconee County has issued a building permit for Freddys’ Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, and construction is...

Defendant in Emily Bowman hit-and-run loses bid to suppress evidence

Nunn, Perdue spar over their business backgrounds

Gurley, Georgia punish Clemson 45-21 in season opener

The Solstice Singers at the Perspectives dinner 2014

From: The Pastures of Rose Creek Date:08/29/2014 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) To: danmatt Subject: Happy Labor Day Weekend! August 15th Newsletter View this email in your browser The Pastures of Rose Creek   Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend! Farm News All of your favorite Piedmontese cuts are back in stock! If you are a fan of heart, tongue - or anything that generally comes one (or two) per animal, be sure to visit us early, as we do sell out fast! For those of you who haven't come out to our Sunday Farmstand to see for yourselves, all of our beef is bred on the farm, 100% grass fed and finished . We practice sustainable farming by rotationally graze our herd over 180 acres on pastures that are untreated with chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Our mission is to heal the land, promote positive ...

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Outdoor concert planned Labor Day

Prep notebook: Athens Academy grad Santamaria to start at Virginia Tech

Matthews to run against Link in Watkinsville race - Oconee Enterprise: News

Latino Caucus of the Democratic Party of Georgia Responds to Gov. Nathan Deal’s Comments to Activists

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Approve One New Road B... : Discussion Of Prezoning Continues The landowners behind Wal-Mart and Lowe's on Epps Bridge Parkway got approval of a contract for desi...

Longtime Oconee County resident and political observer Dan Matthews qualified today to take on incumbent Mike Link for the Post 5 seat of the Watkinsville City Council nonpartisan municipal election Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Matthews ran three elections in 2011, emerging from a field of four to make a run-off against Chuck Williams for the State Representative District 113 race in special election to fill the seat vacated by Hank Huckaby becoming Chancellor of the Board of Regents, and then ran against Charles Ivie to become Mayor of the City of Watkinsville a few months later. "I running for the residents and businesses of the city of Watkinsville, not against Mr. Link," said Matthews. "I think my opponent has done some great volunteer work with the Fire Department and the City Council, but I intend to come to this job with an open mind and a steady hand." Link has summarily dismissed every vote for beer and wine permits in the city permitting process, never...