Oconee County, GA Politics

Who will announce first to run to replace soon-to-be-former State Representative Bob Smith in the 113th district of for the Georgia House of Representatives? Whatever happens, it should provide plenty of fodder for my writings at the very least. My guesses, based on nothing but who I would like to see run and current political reality, include current Board of Commissioners member Chuck Horton, Watkinsville city council member Brian Brodrick and possibly a wild card like one of the Williams brothers, or possibly someone who has lost to Smith in the past like like Tom Griffith or Doug Dickens; or perhaps one of the "announced" candidates for another seat like Esther Porter. Golden Pantry scion Griffith lost a very contentious run off against Smith a dozen years ago. Former Watkinsville Mayor Jim Luken has been stone cold recently against any such further forays into politics at the State Level, but it is truly his seat to ignore should he choose to not seek office again.  ...

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Two Saturdays from now the City of Watkinsville will be cleaning up its stream and wetlands associated with the lovely Harris Shoals Park. I urge you to participate, and this note from Mayor Joe Walter would suggest that he would love to see you there too.. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: Harris Shoals Stream Cleanup Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:25:46 -0400 From: mayor@cityofwatkinsville.com Wanted to provide you a heads up that on Saturday, April 24 th , we'll be at Harris Shoals Park for our annual stream cleanup.  We are piggy-backing with the Keep Oconee Beautiful folks that day.  We are all meeting at the park between 9:00 AM and will work the stream and park until 11:00 AM.   Do hope you and Lowell can make it and please feel free to bring anyone else along you'd like to.  Hope you and Lowell had a nice Easter.  Any questions?---give me a call at 706-769-5161 (City Hall)   Thanks. Joe

Funniest thing in a long time (Hannity related) Posted using ShareThis

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GOP yells ‘Hell no’ again, this time at the unemployed Posted using ShareThis

Athens Banner-Herald's letter to the editor author pegs the political right in Georgia and nails them in no uncertain manner about stupid meddling in higher education. Well written letter, Grady especially about our State Representative Bob Smith. Grady L. Cornish: Higher-ed meddling is political || OnlineAthens.com

Please consider becoming a dues paying member of the Oconee County Cycling Organization. Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.  Subject: Oconee County Cycling Organization: Open for business!  Dear Fellow Cyclists,  We are very excited to begin our initial membership drive. OCCO is  incorporated, we have developed our membership package and are pursuing  our shared mission to increase safety and awareness for cycling in Oconee.  Please take a moment to print out the attached membership application  and join. Your $25.00 annual membership dues are tax deductible. You  will also see our brochures at local bike shops and many of your  favorite retailers. Georgia Cycle Sport, The Hub, and Sunshine have  agreed to give discounts to members as have several Watkinsville  retailers. The most important benefit is your support of a dynamic  organization that is actively working towards improving cycling  ...

He lives in Oconee County - smart man Fox's first year on the job: fast and promising  | ajc.com Posted using ShareThis

Disturbing and sad no matter what side of the political spectrum this came from Extremists Send Warning Letter To Perdue - News Story - WSB Atlanta

Maybe she is getting married at Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast? Gymnast Taylor planning on another title | The Augusta Chronicle

Congressman Broun shows he gets his news from blogs and not from viable news sources, so should we be surprised at how narrow his view of the world is? Broun rips health law, Democrats | The Augusta Chronicle

So anyone who might consider becoming a customer of Charter cablevision in or around Watkinsville, I would suggest not getting their home television service wired to the company. I spent a nightmarish week wrangling with the company over a "tag" or lack thereof that may or may not have resulted in one of their auditors disconnecting my service and

Keep in mind this a nonpartisan special election like the one which got us Paul Broun a few years back 8 qualify to replace Deal in Congress || OnlineAthens.com

The Oconee Leader - Qualifying for four local seats begins April 26 Posted using ShareThis

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I know nothing about the Spark Foundation but wish them well in their lofty goals Nonprofits join to help families || OnlineAthens.com