Oconee County, GA Politics

War story: Oconee County Library plans presentation on WWII bomber and pilot

Williams to lead Georgia Forestry Commission

Progressive Oconee group gives out free eclipse glasses

Oconee County Observations: Candidates For Local And Federal Offices Step Forw... : Watkinsville And Congress Jennifer Gude told Oconee County Democrats gathered in the Watkinsville Library on Tuesday night that she has de...

Jefferson man attempts to elude Watkinsville police; crashes SUV : A Jefferson man remained in the Oconee County Jail on Tuesday following his arrest early Sunday when police said he tried to outrun an officer in a long and winding chase before crashing his vehicle.

Charles Ivie steps down as Watkinsville mayor; cites health : Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie announced Monday that he was resigning immediately as the city’s top elected official due to health issues.

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE CALLED MEETING August 3, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK OLD BUSINESS 1. Event Ordinance NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss Form of Government EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Personnel Matter (if necessary) ADJOURN

Watkinsville mayor announces he will not seek fourth term

Cerberus would like a word with you, young lady. Authorities nab accused Athens arsonist who killed dogs, skipped hearing

Oconee schools to delay eclipse day dismissal

Bob Trammell replaces Stacey Abrams as House minority leader | Political Insider blog

Ralph Hudgens has been an awful Insurance Commissioner Commissioner silent as car insurance rates soar

UGA swim coach Jack Bauerle gets big boost in pay, extension; track coach also rewarded

A liberal Democrat takes aim at Hice’s deep-red Georgia district | Political Insider U.S. Rep. Jody Hice represents one of the redder districts in the nation, a northeast Georgia stretch splattered around the deep-blue island of Athens. He’s drawn a 2018 challenger who aims to energize those core Democrats in next year’s midterms. Chalis Montgomery, a 39-year-old educator and youth ministry leader, is backing an ardently progressive platform. She lists an immigration overhaul, criminal justice reform and access to college and vocational training for all among her policy platforms. Democrat Chalis Montgomery. But she’s centering her campaign on a call for universal healthcare. Her announcement tells of her 9-year-old daughter Gwen, who suffers from the pre-existing condition of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and thus is covered by the Affordable Care Act. She said Hice, who voted to repeal and replace the measure this year after initial concerns that it didn’t shave...

Democratic candidate Chalis Montgomery is announcing her bid to represent Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. Her run for congress is motivated by her faith and her commitment to democracy. Montgomery plans to put American values over partisan division and will fight for the dignity and opportunity that everyone deserves. Montgomery, 39, is stepping up to challenge incumbent Republican Jody Hice, who has failed to fight for the needs of Georgia families and small business owners. Montgomery has lived in Bethlehem with her husband for 15 years and has a daughter who is directly affected by the healthcare debate. Through her work as an educator and children’s minister, Montgomery has seen the effects of bad public policy and has a clear vision for addressing the needs of her community.  As an entrepreneur, she has witnessed firsthand the difficulties faced by the business community, and believes that much more could be done to spur growth on Main Street. Mon...

A star is born (politically speaking) Go Chalis! Hice staffer pressed on congressman’s position on Obamacare repeal