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On Saturday, February 18th, 2012, at 10:00am, the Clarke County Republican Party will convene Precinct Mass Meetings to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Clarke County Republican Party Convention All Clarke County residents who are legally registered to vote and believe in the principles of the Republican Party are urged to participate in the process.  Registration will

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Athens GOP MeetingFebruary 13th @ 6:00pm The Athens GOP will host commissioners Andy Herod, Kelly Girtz, Kathy Hoard & Doug Lowry at our next meeting.  Please join us at the Country Inn & Suites on Monday, February 13th at 6:00pm.  The program will begin with a opening statement by the commissioners followed by questions from the moderator.  We will also have questions from the audience at

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Mayor Nancy Denson PLAY AUDIO 

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PLAY AUDIO Alice Kinman and Gary Black dropped by Newsmakers on Tuesday.  Ga Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black  Alice Kinman District 4 Commissioner

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Brian Kemp addresses Georgia's Military & Overseas Voters  Brian Kemp on Newsmakers w/ Tim Bryant Brian Kemp GA SOS Website  GA Secretary of State Brian Kemp stopped by Newsmakers yesterday to discuss the upcoming primary dates. PLAY AUDIO (Starts at 30:45) 

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The Athens GOP Hispanic Alliance had a great first meeting on Saturday.  We covered a wide range of topics regarding the college application process.  Special thanks to Whitney Wilson, Amanda Kussmaul, Karen Schwind and Eric Pansen for being our guest speakers.  Our next meeting will be on February 18th. Photo Album (1.21.2012) SAT Information from Amanda Kussmaul   What

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Clarke County Facebook Page (Event Calendar)  Please check out our Facebook Page for important registration, qualifying and voting dates! Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections 155 East Washington Street,  Athens, GA 30601 Phone: (706) 613-3150 Fax: (706) 613-3840 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

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Hunter Bicknellwww.votebicknell.com PLAY VIDEO Also, we were glad to see the CCHS GOP at our last meeting.  Click here to to see their video message.  We will have additional information on the Clarke Central GOP in the next few weeks.

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The Athens GOP Hispanic Alliance will hold its first meeting on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00am.  Come join us at 165 East Dougherty Street for this special event.  We will have guest speakers address important issues for students and parents regarding the college application process. Topics include: SAT/ACT information  applying for scholarships Basic information on colleges and

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Athens GOP Meeting Location Country Inn & Suites 236 Old Epps Bridge Road Happy New Year!  The Athens GOP will hold its first meeting of 2012 on Monday, January 9th at 6:00pm.  Our guest speaker of the night will be Hunter Bicknell, candidate for the 9th Congressional District.  Please read Mr. Bicknell's bio below and come join us at the Country Inn & Suites next monday for a great meeting.

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Thank you Athens GOP members for helping our friends at ALCES.  We had a great party last Thursday and are looking forward to a huge year in 2012! 

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                                                                                 Monday, December 19th at 3:00pm Dougherty Street Government Building 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 

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The Super District Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd at 2:00pm.  Come out and attend this event at the Dougherty Street Governmental Building (120 West Dougherty Street)

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PLAY VIDEO  Additional information can be found at www.americansforprosperity.org/georgia

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PLAY VIDEO  Thanks again to Doug Collins for speaking on November 14th.  Additional information on his campaign can be found at www.collinsleads.com 

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The Athens GOP will hold its annual Christmas party this year on Thursday, December 8th at Casa Mia.  The festivitias will begin at 7pm and we encourage you to bring your friends and family.  Thank you for your support in the past and we look forward to seeing you on the 8th! Christmas Party Thursday, December 8th at 7:00pm Casa Mia - 269 North Hull #100, Athens, GA 30601

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH at 3:00pm DOUGHTERY STREET GOVERNMENT BUILDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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AGENDA SETTING SESSION  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011, 7:00 P.M.  CITY HALL  If business has not concluded by 9:15 p.m., there will be a 15-minute break.   A. Citizen input.  If you wish to address the Mayor and Commission on any item listed below on the consent agenda, please go to the podium and state your  name and address.  RULES OF THE COMMISSION STATE THAT A CITIZEN MAY SPEAK ONCE DURING

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We will have a great line up for our November meeting.  First, we will have a guest speaker from Americans for Prosperity who will speak on the judicial branch (See information below).  Then we will have Doug Collins, candidate for the 9th Congressional District.  Next month we will have our Christmas Party instead of our monthly meeting, so this will be your last chance to pay dues for the 2011

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 Doug Collins Biography Doug is a native of Hall County and graduated from North Hall High School. After High School he went on to earn a degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from North Georgia College & State University, a Master's degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta.For 11 years, Doug served as Senior

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TENTATIVE AGENDA                        UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA   TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 7:00 P.M.  CITY HALL  If business has not concluded by 9:15 p.m., there will be a 15-minute break.    A. Roll call    B. Approve Minutes of meeting of Tuesday, October 4   C. Written communications   D. Citizen input.  If you wish to address the Mayor and Commission on

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There will be a public hearing regarding the Prince Avenue/Oconee Street corridor proposals on October 18th & 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  The meeting will take place at 120 West Dougherty Street. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE ABH: Report recommends Prince Avenue Improvements Prince Avenue & the Oak/Oconee Street Corridor Reports... Oconee Street Corridor Report (function() { var scribd

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The Athens GOP will be manning the Salvation Army red kettles at Alps Road Kroger on Saturday, November 26th between 9am to 8pm.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS.  Please contact us to sign up for a one hour or a two hour session. Contact John Elliott (j729@aol.com) or Matt Brewster (chairman@athensgop.com) to volunteer.

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PLAY VIDEO Special thanks to Martha Zoller for speaking to our organization on October 10th.  Additional information on Martha can be found at www.marthaforcongress.com Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 14th at 6pm

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The Georgia Association of Law & Politics Proudly Presents: The First Annual Georgia Symposium of Law & PoliticsSaturday, October 22nd, 2011Larry Walker Room (4th Floor Dean Rusk Center)Breakfast and lunch served with RSVPAre you interested in the critical issues that drive Georgia politics? Do you want to learn more about those issues from both academic and practical perspectives? If so, we

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The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on important policy-making boards:One position on the Athens-Clarke County Industrial (Economic) Development Authority for a term of two years.  Three positions on the Athens-Clarke County Library Board for a term of five years. One position for a partial term expiring December 31, 2015. 

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This Monday, October 10th the Athens GOP will welcome Martha Zoller as our guest speaker for the evening.  Mrs. Zoller is running for Georgia's 9th Congressional District.  Our meeting will begin at 6pm at the Country Inn & Suites on 236 Old Epps Bridge Road.  We look forward to seeing you there! Martha Zoller Biography A graduate of the prestigious Grady School of Journalism at the

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The Clarke County Mayor and Commission will meet this Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00pm at City Hall.  Please see the attached agenda for Tuesday night....                 TENTATIVE AGENDA                               UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011, 7:00 P.M.  CITY HALL  If business has not concluded by 9:15 p.m., there will be a 15-minute break.   

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Fall Fest is almost here!  This Thursday at 6:30pm we will hold our annual Fall event at the Locos on Harris Street.  This event is open to the public and we will have raffle tickets available on-site!  Please visit our Fall Fest Page for additional information. We will have the following set up.... Guest speakers including Secretary of State Brian Kemp 9th Cogressional District straw

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PLAY VIDEO Special Thanks to Matt Forshee (Athens Economic Development Foundation) for speaking at our meeting last Monday.

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PLAY VIDEO Thanks again to Rusty Haygood (Oconee Economic Development Department) and J.R. Whitfield (Oconee Chamber of Commerce) for speaking at our meeting last Monday

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PLAY VIDEO The UGA College Republicans meet every Wednesday at the Miller Learning Center at 7:00pm.  Visit their website at www.UGArepublicans.com for more information!

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                                                  From UGA College Republicans:  In continuing observance of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Morgan Marietta will be speaking on the effects of 9/11 seen in America today. Dr. Marietta is a political science professor here at UGA and has studied the events and the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The meeting will be held on Wednesday,

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CLICK TO PLAY Reqina Quick's radio interview w/ Tim Bryant regarding the A-CC redistricting committee Next public forum will be on August 30th @ Clarke Central High School

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We will hold our monthly meeting on Monday, September 12th at 6pm at the Country Inn & Suites.  The topic of our September meeting will be on economic development and the current state of existing businesses in Clarke & Oconee counties.  Our invited guests include: Doc Eldridge -  President of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Matt Forshee -  CEO of the Athens Economic Development Foundation

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The public forum locations have been confirmed:  August 25 - 7:00 p.m.  -  Gaines Elementary School Cafeteria August 30 - 6:00 p.m.  -  Clarke Central High School Mell Auditorium August 31 - 5:00 p.m.  -  Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Cafeteria 

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CLICK TO PLAY Mayor Nancy Denson dropped by Newsmakers w/ Tim Bryant on Friday to discuss issues regarding Athens-Clarke County, including local redistricting.  Doug McKillip also called in to the talk show to comment on the status of his current maps.

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Brian Burdette - GAGOP District 10 Chair  PLAY VIDEO  GA GOP District 10 - Regional Breakfast Meeting Saturday, August 13th, 2011 - 7:30am  Nicholson Community Center - Nicholson, GA RSVP to Ron Johnson - vicechair3@windstream.net Click here for more information 

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Dr. John Barge - State School Superintendent PLAY VIDEO  Thanks again to Dr. John Barge and our other guest speakers for coming out to our meeting last Monday. 

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CLICK PLAY (Interview starts @ 9:00) Rep. Doug McKillip went on Newsmakers to discuss the current redistricting process.  Remember to come out to the Melting Point next Sunday, August 14th for the Athens Democrats/Athens GOP Town Hall discussion.

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Current Map CLICK TO PLAY Regina Quick & Shaye Gambrell discuss the latest maps from the redistricting committee.  The Athens-Clarke County Democratic Committee and the Athens GOP will host a bipartisan town hall meeting on August 14th at the Melting Point.

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Save the Date! The Clarke County Democratic Committee and the Clarke County Republican CommitteeJointly invite you to participate in a bi-partisan Town Hall Meeting on Redistricting. ·         Sunday, August 14, 2011·         5:30-7:30 pm·         The Melting Point at Foundry Park Inn Restaurant and bar will be open for your food and beverage needsAdditional details to follow Make plans to

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The Athens GOP will host Dr. John Barge (GA School Superintendent) and Brian Burdette (District 10 Chair / State School Board Member) at our August meeting.  Come out to the Country Inn & Suites on August 8th @ 6pm for a discussion on Georgia's education system. WHEN: August 8th @ 6:00pm WHERE: Country Inn & Suites (236 Old Epps Bridge Road) SPEAKERS: Dr. John Barge & Brian Burdette

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www.senatorchiprogers.com We would like to thank all of the senators that attended last night's meeting.  We will host State School Superintendent John Barge and District 10 Chair / State School Board member Brian Burdette at our August 8th meeting. PLAY VIDEO

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The Athens GOP would like to invite you to a very important meeting on Monday, July 11 at the Country Inn & Suites.  Starting at 6:00pm we will have Senator Bill Cowsert & Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers speak to members of the Athens GOP.  THEN Senator Rogers will hold his Georgia Solutions Summit.  We will have state senators from around the area attend Monday's meeting. This will be a great

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Chuck Williams will hold a campaign rally next Tuesday, July 12th at the Spring Hill Suites in Oconee County.  The event will begin at 5:30pm and will go until 7:00pm.  Invite your friends and family. Date: Tuesday, July 12th Time: 5:30pm Location: SpringHill Suites - 3500 Daniel Bridge Road, Athens, GA - Off HWY 316 EARLY VOTING IS GOING ON NOW!   Residents living in the following

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Athens-Clarke County residents living in HD113 can now vote in the runoff election.  The polls are now open at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Election.    ALL REGISTERED voters are eligible to vote in the runoff election regardless of whether or not they voted in the June election!   Vote at the A-CC Board of Elections: 155 East Washington StreetAthens, GA Questions? Call (706) 613-3151

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www.VoteChuckWilliams.com  EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON TUESDAY, JULY 5THAthens-Clarke County Board of Elections - 155 East Washington Street  TUESDAY JULY 19TH RUNOFF ELECTION - 7:00am to 7:00pm Precinct 1A - Winterville Train Depot Precinct 1C - Barnett Shoals School Precinct 1D - Whit Davis School Precinct 6A - Cleveland Road School Precinct 6C - Timothy Road School  This is a very important

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From Regina Quick: Appeal Form 2011 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Come out to our July meeting when we host Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Senator Bill Cowsert.  Our guests will answer questions regarding the General Assembly and the future of Georgia politics.   Refreshments will be provided.  Bring your friends and family. Date: Monday, July 11th Time: 6:00pm Place: Country Inn & Suites (236 Old Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA Speakers:  Senate

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www.votealanalexander.com  Campaign Video from Alan Alexander

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www.votechuckwilliams.com HD113 Campaign Video from Chuck Williams

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www.bellforgeorgia.com HD113 Campaign Video from Sarah Bell

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www.votedanmatthews.com  HDII3 Campaign Video from Dan Matthews

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Dan Matthews will join Chuck Williams, Alan Alexander and Sarah Bell as our featured speakers at our June 13th meeting.  We would like to encourage everyone to come early and submit your questions to the event moderator. From Dan Matthews:  Dan Matthews may be the only Democratic candidate in the race for the House 113th Special Election June 21, but he has always maintained a very positive

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We will have a great line up next Monday when we host the GOP candidates for HD113 and will have Regina Quick conduct a property tax workshop for individuals that need assistance.   Refreshments will be provided.  Everything will start at 6pm. When: Monday, June 13th @ 6:00pm Where: Country Inn & Suites (236 Old Epps Bridge Road) Speakers: Alan Alexander, Chuck Williams & Sarah Bell Bonus: 

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From FON:  Please plan to join the Federation of Neighborhoods on Monday, June 6th at 7:30 pm for our monthly program. This month: Where we are in Athens-Clarke County and the goals for the future. The panel will include Andy Herod, Mike Hamby, Kelly Girtz, and Alice Kinman. The panel will make opening statements, followed by Q&A from the audience. Join us at 489 Prince Avenue (the Old Firehall).

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The Athens GOP will host Alan Alexander, Chuck Williams & Sarah Bell at our June meeting.  All three candidates are running for Hank Huckaby's old seat (HD113).  Please come out and attend this special meeting.  We will begin our meeting at 6:00pm at the Country Inn & Suites.  Refreshments will be provided. When: Monday, June 13th @ 6pm Where: Country Inn & Suites (236 Old Epps Bridge Road)

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Sarah Bell HD113 Handout (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-24219274079898360602011-05-18T22:21:00.001-04:002011-05-18T22:24:18.913-04:00

McKillip Earlier this month Representative Doug McKillip gave his first speech to the Athens GOP.  In addition to speaking at our monthly meeting, Rep. McKillip has released a video message to the Athens GOP.  We look forward to hearing more from Rep. McKillip in the upcoming months! Video Message from Doug McKillip (R-115)

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Regina Quick will hold the Tax Appeal Workshop at 11:00am on Saturday, June 4th at Athens GOP Headquarters (445 North Milledge Avenue)!  You can see additional Athens GOP information on property taxes by clicking this link.    If you have questions, please send you emails to chairman@athensgop.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-59975170321124163182011-05-18T20:56:00.001-04:002011-05-18T22:32:02.171-04:00

Alan Alexander Officially Qualifies for State House. Announces Campaign Leadership Team. Local attorney, Alan Alexander (R-Watkinsville) officially qualified for the State House District 113 on Monday. Hank Huckaby resigned the seat to become the next Chancellor of the University System.  Said Alexander, "I am excited to officially be in the race for the State House. I've served our country in

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Chuck Williams Community-based values.Common-sense government. Why I'm running:  I do not believe that State government can be all things to all people.  State government cannot effectively  deal with every issue faced by Georgians. State government should play a supporting role to the private sector, as true job growth and economic prosperity will primarily  come from private investment, not

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CLICK HERE FOR HIGHER QUALITY VIDEO 

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Raffle tickets are now available for our 2011 Spring Gun Raffle.  Enter for a chance to win a Ruger LC9, courtesy of Georgia Sporting Arms, Inc.  The drawing will be on Monday, July 4th.  We will have a table at the May & June meetings for members to purchase tickets.  Please email chairman@athensgop.com to order you tickets. Drawing: Monday, July 4th Prize: Ruger LC9 Tickets: $5.00

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Monday, May 2nd @ 7:30pm Federation of Neighborhoods will host Frank Ginn, Keith Heard & Doug McKillip at the Old Firehall (489 Prince Ave.) as part of their annual legislative forum. Friday, May 6th Last day to sign up for A-CC policy making boards. Sunday, June 5th @ 2:00pm Drop-In Community Reception to honor Judge Steve C. Jones at the Classic Center.

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Click map for larger image There will be a special election on June 21st to fill the position left by outgoing Rep. Hank Huckaby. If you live in the Clarke County portion of HD113 (See map) and interested in running as a republican candidate, please contact Athens GOP at chairman@athensgop.com. Congratulations to Hank Huckaby on becoming the next chancelor!

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-2949844040597384062011-04-30T11:34:00.001-04:002011-04-30T11:37:51.830-04:00

LINK TO 2012 BUDGET Budget hearings will be on May 4th & May 20th. The Commission will vote on the budget on June 7th The budget will go into effect on July 1st, 2011 Go to our Facebook Page to vote on our online poll!

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The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is looking for qualified candidates to fill positions on the following committees: Airport Authority (x1) Athens Downtown Development Authority (x2) Classic Center Authority (x2) Department of Family & Children Services Board (x1) Development Authority of Athens-Clarke County (x1) Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority (x1) Hearings Board (

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We would like to invite everyone to attend our next Athens GOP meeting when we host Frank Ginn & Doug McKillip as our guest speakers. This will be a great opportunity for Athenians to learn how the latest legislative session went. Please arrive early so you can submit your questions for the event moderator. We will meet at the Country Inn & Suites starting at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-20816756823135480872011-04-10T10:34:00.003-04:002011-04-12T16:41:15.719-04:00

From gagop10.org: The purpose of the 10th Congressional District Republican Convention is to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers as determined by the convention, a district committee, which shall be comprised of the aforementioned officers and such additional officers and members as may be determined by the District Convention, and District members of the

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AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-72514247343074039272011-04-03T19:35:00.000-04:002011-04-03T19:35:58.288-04:00

www.athensclarkecounty.gov We would like to encourage everyone to attend our meeting next Monday, April 11th when we host Athens Clarke-County Mayor Nancy Denson and Commissioner Harry Sims.  This will be a great opportunity for Athenians to  attend and ask questions regarding their local government.  Our meeting will begin at 6:00pm at the Country Inn & Suites near Hilltop Grill. email 

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-37941321600209781932011-03-28T20:31:00.002-04:002011-03-28T20:38:23.208-04:00

The Oglethorpe County Republican Party will hold a debate for the GA GOP chair on April 14th.  The event will be held at the Oglethorpe County Library at 7:00pm. The Georgia GOP Convention will be on May 13th and 14th at the Macon Centraplex.

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LINK TO DONATION PAGE  You can go to this site to make donations in honor of Athens-Clarke County Senior Police Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian.  Donations will be placed in a fund for the wife and his two children. UPDATE (3.29) - Additional donation groups... Please join the entire Cox Media Group family as we broadcast live all day Wednesday March 30th to raise money for the

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-86514082035712828522011-03-16T20:24:00.003-04:002011-03-16T20:26:45.136-04:00

Hello, The Athens-Clarke County Republican Party held a very successful county convention last saturday and we are thankful to everyone who attended the special event.  Right now the newly elected Athens GOP officials are working like crazy to update our systems.  Please be patient and keep checking AthensGOP.com for new website features and contact information.  2011 is going to be an

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-11827696082894366202011-03-15T21:22:00.001-04:002011-03-15T21:23:15.160-04:00

From Lawrence Reed, President of Fee... THE DIRTY DOZEN: HOW TWELVE SUPREME COURT CASES RADICALLY EXPANDED GOVERNMENT AND ERODED FREEDOMGovernment overreach may be no surprise to anyone interested in liberty, but just how did Uncle Sam get his fingers into so many unwelcome places? In a free country, wouldn’t interfering in private contracts, seizing private property and imprisoning people

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The Athens GOP is proud to have GA GOP Chair Sue Everhart as our guest speaker for the March meeting.  We encourage everyone to come out and hear her speak on her experiences as Chair for the Georgia Republican Party.  Our meeting will begin at 6:00pm at the Country Inn & Suites.  Refreshments will be provided.

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-10655486216512534742011-02-28T07:00:00.000-05:002011-02-28T07:00:15.664-05:00

         LINK TO INTERVIEW (Starts at 13:05) Bill Cowsert and Doug McKillip discussed the HOPE Scholarship on Tim Bryant's radio program last Friday. Athens GOP will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 14th @ 6pm.

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Monday, February 14th, our speaker for the evening will be Larry Reed. Mr. Reed is the president of the Foundation for Economic Education. In the past twenty years, he has authored over 1,000 newspaper columns and articles, 200 radio commentaries, dozens of articles in magazines and journals in the U. S. and abroad, as well as five books. His articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal,

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WATCH VIDEO AT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (BETTER QUALITY)  New Forms (Updated Jan. 19th, 2011) APPLICATION FOR REFUND  TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL TEMPLATE TAXPAYER'S RETURN ON REAL PROPERTY New Link (Updated Jan. 19th, 2011) Athens Home Prices & Home Values (Zillow.com)

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Please join the Federation of Neighborhoods on Monday evening January 10th for the ACC Charter Review and Overview Commission. The meeting will be held at the Fire Hall at 489 Prince Avenue (Athens-ClarkeHeritage Foundation) at 7:30 pm.   The Overview Commission is a group of 21 citizens appointed every ten years by the grand jury to review the operations of the Unified Government of

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-29122421130216319002011-01-04T12:33:00.007-05:002011-01-04T21:05:07.396-05:00

Country Inn & Suites: 236 Old Epps Bridge Road  THE ATHENS GOP MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY 17TH!  Our January meeting will be held at our regular location at the same 6:00pm starting time.  And of course, food and drinks will be provided.   The Athens GOP would like to welcome Jeb Bradberry & David Dwyer as our guest speakers.  The forum should help A-CC citizens understand what is

AthensGOPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22212263.post-52631800545168385442011-01-02T15:31:00.000-05:002011-01-02T15:31:36.431-05:00

From A-CC: The Mayor & Commission Regular Session will take place on Tuesday, January 4 in the City Hall Commission Chamber beginning at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and background information can be found at www.athensclarkecounty.com/clerkofcommission. Mayor-elect Nancy Denson and District 5 Commissioner-elect Jared Bailey - as well as re-elected Commissioners Doug Lowry (District 1), George Maxwell (

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The Classic Center: 300 North Thomas Street  The Classic Center will be holding an open house on Thursday, January 6th @ 6:00pm in the Firehall.    If you have questions and/or concerns regarding this expansion and the plans to create the new River District, please attend this meeting next Thursday. ABH:  Opposition to closing of street builds Citizen site: http://www.classiccenterplan.org/

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