The Athens Area Democrats will have its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, January 29, beginning at 7 p. m. at the ACC Regional Library on Baxter Street.

Roast of Gwen O'Looney
Classic Center - Athens, Georgia
Monday, February 25
6:30 pm Cash Bar
7 - 9 pm Dinner & Pyre
$50 donation
For tickets: 706 357-4444 or visit www.classiccenter.com

The roast will be a fund raiser for the Clarke County Democratic Committee to support 2008 election efforts.

Newsletter

The July 2007 issue of our newsletter is now available.
Latest issue of the Athens Democrat
Resolutions:

The two latest and most up to date versions of the resolutions are available here:
Jekyll Island Resolution

SCHIP Resolution

The July 2007 issue of our newsletter is now available.
Latest issue of the Athens Democrat

July 4 Colbert Parade and Festival
Join area Democrats (Elbert County and Madison County) at this event. Arrive 8 A. M. for parade lineup. Turn at the Breadbasket in Colbert and follow the signs. Parade (including the live donkey mascot) begins at 9.

July 4 Bishop Park Festival and Fireworks
A summertime tradition continues each Independence Day with the annual Star Spangled Classic at Bishop Park presented by the Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services. This community Independence Day celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. and continues through the evening with the Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker Contest and a musical performance by the Classic City Band. The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m ., weather permitting. The Star Spangled Classic is free and open to the public. You are invited to join other CCDC members attending this event.

AthFest Please look for our table at Athfest on June 23rd. AthFest is a Music and Arts festival held each June in Downtown Athens.

The Democratic Candidates are: Denise Freeman, James Marlow and Evita Paschall. Learn more about these great candidates by visiting their websites.

The April 2007 issue of our newsletter is now available.

April issue of the Athens Democrat

Legislative Wrap Up Breakfast Save the morning of April 28th for our Legislative Wrap Up Breakfast. Keith Heard and Doug McKillip will be discussing the latest session of the Georgia Legislature. The Wrap Up will be on April 28 at 8am at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education on the UGA campus. Contact Andrea Halow for more details 706-543-4593.

State Committe Members elected

Barbara Sims, Grady Martin and Lucy Rowland were elected to represent the Clarke County Democrats on the State Committee.

Old CCDC News

Rally

Join candidate for State Senate Mac Rawson and former Governor Roy Barnes, along with many other local and state political figures, on Thursday, September 14th at Pittard Park (near the depot) in Winterville. Tickets are only $10.00 and include delicious barbecue provided by Zeb's Barbecue in Madison County. The event starts at 6:00 pm, and is open to the public. This event is family and pet friendly, so please bring the kids, grandkids, and dogs! Hope to see everyone out at Pittard Park on September 14th!

Caucus

County delegate selection caucus on Saturday, July 22, 2006. The caucus will be at the Athens Public Library at 9:30 AM.

If you would like to be a delegate please fill out [this form] and bring or send to the caucus on July 22.

Democratic Headquarters:

The monthly meeting of the Clarke County Democratic Committee is scheduled for the 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be at the new CCDC Headquarters located at 494 Baxter Street, Suite B. We encourage everyone to attend.

Attention members: New members who were elected by the CCDC to fill a vacancy must be confirmed in their posts in the primary election, later this year. To declare candidacy for his or her specific post, the candidate must appear in person at the Board of Elections, 155 East Washington, between 9 a.m, Monday, April 24 and noon Friday, April 28, and pay a qualifying fee. If more than two candidates stand for a post, the one receiving the most votes is elected without a runoff.

For the People Rally Saturday, April 8, 2006 1:00p-5:00p at the Blue Ridge GA Pavillion (Hwy 5 in Blue Ridge GA) $10.00 for BBQ, beverage, dessert, entertainment and and opportunity to meet the Democratic state candidates. Sponsored by the Democratic Parties of North Georgia For more information: www.blueridgepavilion.org
call us at 706-492-4861
or email us at info@fannincountydemocrats.org

Watkinsville BICENTENNIAL Bike Ride/Fund Raiser APRIL 8, 2006, 9 A.M. The ride will leave from the back parking lot of the Oconee County Courthouse, 23 North Main Street, Watkinsville, Georgia. For information call 706-769-1131; email danjmatt@bellsouth.net; or visit www.oconeedemocrats.org.

Democratic Party of Georgia Jefferson-Jackson Dinner The dinner will be on the evening of Monday March 13 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Please contact the state party for more details. contact@georgiaparty.com

Fundraising Brunch The Clarke County Democratic Committee will host a Fundraising Brunch honoring Secretary of State Cathy Cox for her hard work for the people of Athens Clarke County and the State of Georgia. The Brunch will be March 11th 12 noon at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education on the University of Georgia Campus. The program will last approximately one hour and a half. Individual tickets will be available soon from Committee Members and will cost 25 dollars. For additional information please contact Andrea Suarez by phone at 543-4593 or by e-mail at absuarez@gmail.com.

John Barrow Announces Upcoming Veterans Town Hall Tour Congressman John Barrow wants to hear from veterans across the 12th District. Starting on Tuesday, February 21st, Rep. Barrow will launch a three-day Veterans Town Hall Tour with 8 public forums planned in Athens, Augusta, Warrenton, Louisville, Waynesboro, Sylvania, Savannah, and Statesboro.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006: Athens: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Drive, Athens