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Government

Rep. Kirby Announces Introduction of Georgia Fair Taxation Act of 2014

  • Apr 1, 2013

ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) announced at a press conference Wednesday, March 27, that he will introduce the Georgia Fair Taxation Act of 2014 on Thursday, March 28, 2013.  This legislation would move Georgia to a “fair taxation” system by eliminating the state income tax…

Patch Reads

BBB Tips: Use Bluetooth? Protect Yourself from Hacking Scams

Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it. How the Scam Works: Scammers use specialized software to intercept your Bluetooth …

Patch Reads

BBB Warns: Some Home Security Systems May Be Scams

Everyone wants to feel safe in their home, so when home security salespeople come knocking, their pitch can be convincing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Better Business Bureau urge you to use caution when you consider what security system sales agents have to offer. During the spring …

Volunteers Needed

Oconee Connector clean up

We pick up litter to keep the Oconee Connector clean. We meet at the Fire Department and work both sides of the road toward the old Golden Pantry.

Government

Oconee County Democratic Committee switches to bi-monthly meetings for 2013

The Oconee County Democratic Committee continues to host well-attended meetings bi-monthly 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month, usually meeting in Room B102 of the Oconee County Government Annex in the USDA Conference Room under the portraits of President Barack Obama and Agricultural …

Accomplishments

OCHS Senior Camille Nzengung Attends Scholars' Day at Georgia Southern

  • Mar 29, 2013

STATESBORO, GA (03/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Georgia Southern University welcomed more than 250 outstanding high school seniors from Georgia and across the U.S. for the 11th annual Scholars' Day last month. The event provided top high school students with the opportunities to interview for academic and…

Promotions

All Bears Need Love, Now Available In Paperback

All Bears Need Love, the debut picture book by Atlanta-based author, Tanya Valentine, is now available in paperback at Amazon.com and (signed copies) Etsy.com.  Beautifully illustrated by Adam Taylor (George in the U.K., Little Red Fire, and Fun with Fred), All Bears Need Love (ages 4 and up) …

Accomplishments

Nona Thornton of Watkinsville Named to Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design

  • Mar 28, 2013

SAVANNAH, GA (03/27/2013)(readMedia)-- Nona Thornton of Watkinsville, Georgia (30677), has been named to the Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for fall quarter 2012. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive …

Awareness

Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests

For Immediate Release Press Release: Help Law Enforcement K-9s Get Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Grayson, GA – Today Project Paws Alive and …

Accomplishments

Dustin Schroeder of Watkinsville Makes Dean's List at RIT

  • Mar 27, 2013

ROCHESTER, NY (03/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Dustin Schroeder of Watkinsville, Ga., a third-year student in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering, made the Dean's List for the Winter 2013 quarter. Share your good news about honors, awards, graduations, promotions, marriages, engagements, births and …

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