REPUBLICAN PARTY COLLECTING TOYS
FOR GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Oglethorpe County
Republican Party will be collecting toys thru December 10th to
support the Georgia National Guard Family Foundation Christmas assistance
program. The program will distribute donated unwrapped toys during the
Christmas season to children of Georgia National Guard members during the
holiday season. The Republican Party will be having a booth at “Christmas in
Oglethorpe” on Monday, November 30th selling hot chocolate with
proceeds going to purchase toys for this worthy cause. You may also drop off
your toy during this time. We appreciate your generosity. For more info, call
Steve McCannon at 543-4391 or 743-5116.
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GARY BLACK AND KELLY GARY TO SPEAK AT DECEMBER
“POTLUCK DINNER” MEETING
BRING
AN UNWRAPPED TOY
Gary Black, candidate for Agriculture Commissioner and Kelly Gary, candidate for
State Senate, District 47 will be the speakers at the December 10th
meeting of the Oglethorpe County Republican Party at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the
meeting, at 6:00 p.m., we will have a Christmas Dinner. Everyone is asked to
bring their favorite “potluck dish.” The event will take place at the County
Library. The membership is also being asked to bring an unwrapped toy. Donated
toys will be given to children during the holiday season of Georgia National
Guardsmen who are currently serving overseas.
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Oglethorpe County
Low Country Boil a
Huge Success
Despite heavy rains throughout the day, the 1st Annual Oglethorpe
County Republican Party Low Country Boil was a huge success. In a county that
has only about 14,000 residents, the Depot in Crawford had almost 400 people
in attendance. Other counties like Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Hart, Franklin,
Jackson, Madison, and Oconee and their party members helped to make this have
a regional impact, which brought in most of the candidates for statewide
office.
The rains forced
the crowd into a more confined area, but it gave the candidates attending a
chance to speak face-to-face to the masses as they entered to get their food.
Throughout the event, the candidates were able to address the crowd for a few
minutes, with brief intermissions for songs by a phenomenal 10-year old
Country music singer, Sylvia Walker. Big name speakers like Rep. Nathan
Deal, Secretary of State Karen Handel, and Rep. Paul Broun all spoke to the
packed house.
Party
Chairman Kirk Shook thanks all the party members who worked to make the event
successful. Steve McCannon, event organizer, and Joel Gossett, cooking
committee chair, both showed great leadership skills in preparation and
execution of the event.
The 2nd
Annual Oglethorpe County Republican Party Low Country Boil is tentatively
scheduled for September 25, 2010.
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Low Country Boil Straw Poll
Almost 250
people participated in the low country boil “just for fun”
straw poll. The
results are:
GOVERNOR
Nathan Deal……………..60
Karen Handel…………...80
Eric Johnson……………27
Ray McBerry………….. 5
John Oxendine…………44
Austin Scott…………… 9
Jeff Chapman………… 6
SECRETARY OF STATE
Brian Kemp…………….164
Doug MacGinnitie………73
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Seth Harp………………..27
Ralph Hudgens………….56
Tom Knox………………. 6
Harold Logsdon…………11
Stephen Northington……25
Gary Purcell…………….79
Maria Sheffield…………15
AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
Gary Black……………..181
Darwin Carter…………. 44
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sam Olens……………….81
Max Wood………………71
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Kathy Cox………………112
Roger Hines……………. 32
Richard Woods………… 51
U.S. CONGRESS-10th
DISTRICT
Paul Broun Jr…………..165
Cason Sisk……………… 29
STATE SENATE-DISTRICT 47
Shane Coley……………..38
Kelley Gary……………..34
Frank Ginn……………..17
Pat Graham…………….49
Kenny Weaver…………25
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About the
Candidates
For More information about the candidates just
click on name:
If you have any questions regarding
the Oglethorpe Republican Party they can be directed to any of thesecontact persons.
Guiding Principles
Of The
Oglethorpe County Republican Party
Fair local, state and federal taxation for
Oglethorpe County citizens
Open and honest government at all levels
Individual freedom and responsibility
Family centered values
Quality education that assures no child is left behind
Welcome to the Oglethorpe
County Republican Party!
The primary mission of
our Party is to recruit and elect Republican officials at the local,
state and national level. As a grassroots organization, we strive to
identify and train successful, civic-minded individuals to run for,
and win, elective office. We are committed to holding our elected
officials accountable for practicing common sense in local government.
We believe that the
founding fathers of this country used profound wisdom when they
drafted the U.S. Constitution. Our goal, in following this belief, is
to promote and pursue common-sense Republican priorities; lower taxes,
economic growth through proper planning, individual liberty, improved
standards in education and the creation of an environment where each
of our citizens can reach their maximum potential; all of which
benefit our families and taxpayers.
The Oglethorpe County
Republican Party is dedicated to energizing and cultivating a
grassroots organization that is critical in serving as a comprehensive
support system for Republican candidates. Our work to change the way
business gets done in our county, our state and our nation depends on
the generous commitment of both time and financial resources by
Republican loyalists like you.
The Oglethorpe County
Republican Party is also committed to keeping county residents
informed of the activities of local government. We believe that and
informed public is empowered to make positive change.
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God BLESS OUR TROOPS
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INVOLVEMENT
Get involved with you local
Government. Stay informed and voice your opinions and concerns to your
local leaders that make decisions affecting you in this county.
Board of Commissioners Meeting: The planning session first Monday
of every month at the Commissioner's office building and the regular
meeting at the County Court House the second Monday of every month.
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