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In this Issue
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Message from the Chairman
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Letter from State Representative Brett Harrell
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Superintendent Barge: Georgia Virtual School Increases Opportunities for Students
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Georgia Tech College Republicans Commemorating 10th Anniversary of 9/11
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GAGOP Local Party & Precinct Training
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9th District GOP Hosting 2011 Freedom Ride & Concert
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Connect with Georgia’s Republican Congressional Delegation on Facebook
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Athens-Clarke County GOP Hosting 2011 Fall Fest
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Early Voting in HD 43
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Rockdale County GOP Hosting 1st Annual Constitution Day Celebration
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Cherokee County Teen Republicans Name New Adviser
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In Memoriam
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Georgia Republican Foundation Hosting Policy Panel Discussion on Economic Development and Tourism
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Contribute
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Commemorating 9/11
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Will your District, County or Local GOP organization be hosting or participating in any events on Sunday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001?
If so, we would like to let Georgians all across the state know about the events being held in their area.
Please send the details of your 9/11 Commemorative Events to Chris@gagop.org.
Thank you for all that you do, and God Bless America.
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Weekly Quote
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My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
–Thomas Jefferson
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Voter Registration
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The privilege to vote freely in an open election is one of the most valuable and inalienable rights afforded to all lawful citizens in a democratic society. As a resident and a citizen of the great State of Georgia, you have the unparalleled opportunity to place your vote for all of your local, statewide and federal representation. At this vital time in our country, it is more important than ever for your voice to be heard. Would you like to register to vote, review your information or update your previous voter registration? Visit the Secretary of State’s ‘My Voter Page‘ for more information today.
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What’s Your View?
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Will you be watching yet another prime-time address from President Obama? If so, we want to know your thoughts!
Visit the GAGOP on Facebook!
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News from the RNC
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Déjà Vu All Over Again
If It’s September, It Must Be Time For Another Obama Speech About Infrastructure Spending
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Did you know?
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Thomas Jefferson was the first Secretary of State to later become President of the United States.
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Statewide Events!
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Thursday, September 8th
6:30 PM – Georgia Tech College Republicans – National Security Lecture
7:30 PM – Brooks County Republican Party Monthly Meeting
8:00 PM – Towns County Republican Party September Monthly Meeting
Saturday, September 10th
7:30 AM – Cobb GOP Monthly Breakfast
7:45 AM – Gwinnett County Republican Party Monthly Breakfast Rally
8:30 AM – Lee County Republican Party – Breakfast Meeting
Sunday, September 11th
8:00 PM – Georgia Tech College Republicans- 9/11 Memorial Vigil
Monday, September 12th
6:30 PM -Catoosa County Republican Party Conservative Roundtable
7:00 PM -Effingham County Republican Party Monthly Meeting
7:00 PM – GGRW September Meeting
Tuesday, September 13th
6:00 PM -Buckhead Republican Women – September Meeting
6:00 PM -Whitfield County Republican Pary Conservative Roundtable
Wednesday, September 14th
8:00 AM -Georgia Republican Party Foundation Policy Panel Discussion on Economic Development and Tourism
6:30 PM -Republican Women of Cherokee County September Meeting
Does your organization have an upcoming event? Click here to add your event to the GAGOP website and newsletter!
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Message from Chairman Sue P. Everhart - September 7, 2011
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Dear Friends,
On Thursday evening, President Obama will assemble both chambers of Congress and virtually every national media outlet to deliver yet another prime-time national address. This time, we are told, the President will unveil his long-overdue plan to create jobs in America and grow our economy back to pre-Barack levels.
Unfortunately, the only policies that President Obama supports are proven job killers. Instead of freeing American businesses to hire workers, reduce unemployment and stimulate the economy the right way, this Administration opts time and time again to punish them with massive regulations, crippling taxes and over-zealous mandates. It has become increasingly clear with each passing day that Barack Obama is the number one roadblock to job creation in America.
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Helping Georgia’s Veterans Recover from This Week’s Severe Storms
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Col. Larry Mrozinski, the Strategic Partner of the GAGOP Executive Committee for Veteran’s Outreach, has organized a group of Georgia’s Veterans in the “Vet to Vet“ Program to be in Woodstock and Canton this week to cut down and clear damaged trees from Monday’s severe storms for all of our Veterans who cannot afford the cost of tree removal service.
If you, or somebody you know, would like to help, please e-mail Col. Mrozinski at mrozinski6@bellsouth.net with all pertinent contact information. Thank you all for what you do, and God Bless.
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Letter from State Representative Brett Harrell
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Greetings Georgia Republicans!
Last Wednesday, the Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly concluded with the adoption of new maps for the U.S. Congress, Georgia Senate and House, as well as the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and School Board. While the process must strictly follow Federal guidelines with regard to the Voting Rights Act as well as the principal of one person one vote, it remains a political process as well. Most anticipate a legal challenge to the newly adopted maps, however, I believe those leading this year’s process did so openly and in compliance with law. I anticipate and hope that any challenge will validate the new maps.
The new map for Georgia’s 14 Congressional districts (Georgia gains one new Congressman) passed and await Governor Deal’s signature. You may view the new statewide Congressional map here and a detailed view of the metro Atlanta Congressional districts is here. Maps for the State House and State Senate passed and have been signed into law. These maps will take effect in January of 2013.
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Superintendent Barge: Georgia Virtual School Increases Opportunities for Students
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Georgia Virtual School Increases Opportunities for Students; More Online Credit, Shared Content Among New Additions
September 6, 2011 – Georgia students now possess greater choice and flexibility in how they choose to tailor their educational experience. In July, the State Board of Education increased the amount of Carnegie units that a student is eligible to take per semester. This change no longer limits students to the one full unit per semester but increases the amount of Virtual School content available to a student per semester, and even permits students to take their entire course load through the Georgia Virtual School with FTE funding.
“My vision is to Make Education Work for All Georgians,” said State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. “This change to allow students to take more courses through the Georgia Virtual School is a huge step toward making education work for our students.”
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Georgia Tech College Republicans Commemorating 10th Anniversary of 9/11
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Please see below for the following letter from Georgia Tech College Republicans Event Coordinator, Kristen Greig.
On behalf of the Georgia Tech College Republicans, I would like to invite you to join us in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of terror on 9/11/2001. We will remember this day that changed our world with two events on Georgia Tech’s campus. I hope you will attend these events and please share these events with any organization you are a member of that may be interested in attending.
These events are sponsored by the Georgia Tech College Republicans, the Office of Diversity Programs, and Young America’s Foundation. Please contact me if you have any questions. If you would like to speak or share a personal story at the memorial vigil, please let me know as soon as possible! Thank you, Kristen Greig
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GAGOP Local Party & Precinct Training
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This fall, the Georgia Republican Party will be traveling the state to host a series of GAGOP Local Party and Precinct Training Sessions. These sessions will equip Georgia’s grassroots with all the tools needed to succeed in next year’s elections, and will serve as an invaluable resource for Republicans on every level. The trainings are FREE and are the kickoff to the GAGOP “Remember Next November” Campaign.
The sessions will focus on three key areas:
G – Growing the Grassroots
O – Operating our Party
P – Procedures and Rules
For additional information, visit us at www.facebook.com/GAGOP
September 17- 1st District GOP, 10:00am Sybil’s Restaurant 362 North 1st Street Jesup, GA 31545
September 20- Troup County GOP, 7:00pm LaGrange Memorial Library 115 Alford Street LaGrange, GA 30240
September 22- 13th District GOP, 7:00pm The Olive Tree Restaurant 849 Thorton Rd Lithia Springs, GA 30122
September 27 – 11th District GOP, 6:30pm Greenbrooke Senior Community 149 Greenfield Road Hiram, GA 30141
September 29- Fulton County GOP, 5th and 6th District GOP, 7:00pm Fulton County GOP Headquarters 5920 Roswell Road NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328
October 1- 3rd District GOP, 10:00am Roosevelt Conference Center 6391 Roosevelt Highway Warm Springs, GA 31830
October 8- 8th District GOP, 9:00am Alderman Hall at the Monroe County Welcome Center 68 North Lee Street Forsyth, Georgia 31029
October 15- 2nd District GOP, 10:00am Location TBD
October 22- 10th District GOP, 10:00am Athens Technical College 1317 Athens Highway Elberton, GA 30635
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9th District GOP Hosting 2011 Freedom Ride & Concert
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Join Congressman Tom Graves and the 9th District Republican Committee on Saturday, October 22nd for the 2011 9th District Freedom Ride & Concert!
The ride will begin at 10:00 AM with two separate wings: the West Wing, leaving from Calhoun, and the East Wing, leaving from Cumming.
West Wing – Calhoun
10:00 a.m. – Approx ride time 2 hours
Chrysler Dodge Jeep
479 Georgia Highway 53
Calhoun, GA 30701
Route: Red Bud Rd to US-41; US-41 to S. Dalton Bypass; GA-52 East Chatsworth to Ellijay
East Wing – Cumming
10:00 a.m. – Approx ride time 2 hours
Good Ol’ Days Restaurant at Cumming Movies 400 Theater
419 Atlanta Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
Route: GA-9 to GA-53 Dawsonville; GA-53 to GA-183 Amicalola Falls; GA-183 to GA-52 West to Ellijay
The two wings will then meet at the Unity Stop in Ellijay at Noon.
Unity Stop – Ellijay
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Gilmer County Courthouse
1 Broad Street
South Sand Street Parking Lot
Behind Dalton State College (former Library)
Ellijay, GA 30540
At which point the Freedom Ride will officially come together as Congressman Graves will lead riders as they travel from Ellijay to Dahlonega.
Freedom Ride Route: GA-52 East from Ellijay to GA-515; GA-515 Blue Ridge to Blairsville Bypass; US-129 Blood Mountain to GA-9 Turner’s Corner in White County; GA-9 to Dahlonega
Following the ride, the 9th District GOP invites you to join them in Dahlonega for the 2011 Freedom Rally & Concert featuring the Buckner Brothers Band!
For more information or to register today, visit http://www.gagop9.com/Freedom-Ride-2011.html
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Athens-Clarke County GOP Hosting 2011 Fall Fest
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On Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30 PM, the Athens-Clarke County Republican Party will be hosting the 2011 Fall Festival. Taking place at the famous “Moose Yard” at Locos Pub & Grill in Athens, the event will feature a great line-up of guest speakers from across the state along with the always-popular raffle!
BBQ Plates can be purchased for $7.00, and raffle tickets will be sold for $5.00 & $10.00.
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS
Email Athens GOP Officers
Chairman: Matt Brewster – chairman@athensgop.com
Vice Chair: Karen Schwind – kssch2@yahoo.com
2nd Vice Chair: Tim Wright – timwright33@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Michelle Burnum – mrbchim@aol.com
Secretary: Chelsea Magee – secretary@athensgop.com
Call to order (706) 546-4280 Leave a message letting us know how many tickets you want.
Message the Athens-Clarke County GOP on Facebook & Twitter
Tickets will be available at the Fall Fest, and the Raffle Drawing will take place at the end of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Early Voting Continues in HD 43
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Early Voting for the vacancy in Georgia’s House District 43 (Cobb County) continues this week and will run through Friday, September 16th.
You may vote in person Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
Cobb Electors Main Office
736 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064
In addition, you may request an absentee ballot online at www.CobbElections.org.
Finally, from Monday, September 12th to Friday, September 16th, voting will be open at a satellite location:
East Cobb Government Service Center
4400 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
The official election will take place on Tuesday, September 20th!
For more information, call (770) 528-2581 |
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Rockdale County GOP Hosting 1st Annual Constitution Day Celebration
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On Saturday, September 17, the Rockdale County Republican Party invites everyone to join them in Conyers for the 1st Annual Constitution Day Celebration!
To commemorate the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on this date in 1787, the Rockdale County Republican Party invites interested homeschooled students and children of Rockdale GOP members aged 12-18 to participate in an essay writing contest. The essays will be judged by Attorney General Sam Olens and other elected and party officials, and prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants for their work!
In addition, there will be plenty of BBQ and music, and fun for all ages!
Tickets can be bought online at http://www.rockdalegop.com/contribute/one-time-contribution.
If you have any questions, contact Chairman@rockdalegop.com or call 770-401-3573 for more information! |
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Cherokee County Teen Republicans Name New Adviser
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Please see the following News Release from Cherokee County Teen Republican Chairman Brandon Roberts.
The Cherokee County Teen Republicans had named a new adult adviser. Lori Pesta, of Woodstock, was approved by the executive board at a recent meeting to become the CCTRs second adult adviser. Mrs. Pesta also serves as the President of the Republican Woman of Cherokee County and “Support our Veterans.”
She brings extensive knowledge of the Republican Party and the election process to the organization. Likewise, “Lori is an enthusiastic person with a great desire to see our organization thrive,” said Chairman Brandon S. Roberts.
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GAGOP Events – Send us your Photos!
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Has your local, county or district GOP organization hosted or participated in any events recently? If so, we would love to hear about the details and share them with Republicans all across Georgia!
Send your events and photos to Chris Kelleher at Chris@gagop.org, and keep an eye out for your organization to be featured in a future GAGOP Newsletter!
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Georgia Solutions Summit
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Georgia Solutions Summit – Fall 2011
Georgia’s Senate Republicans will continue hosting “Georgia Solutions Summits” across Georgia this fall. All Georgians are encouraged to meet informally with Senators and share positive solutions for Georgia’s current and future challenges.
Please join your Senate Majority from around the state to share your ideas and issues facing your districts. Together we can make Georgia the most prosperous state in America.
Upcoming Solutions Summits
Augusta – Fall 2011
Cartersville – Fall 2011
Roswell – Fall 2011
Buford – Fall 2011
Details to follow promptly as they are finalized.
If you have any questions regarding these summits, please call the Senate Majority Leader’s Office at (404) 463-1378. |
Georgia Republican Foundation Hosting Policy Panel Discussion on Economic Development and Tourism
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Georgia Republican Foundation
Chairman Sue P. Everhart
And
Foundation Chairman Chip Pearson
with
Event Co-Chairmen
Commissioner Craig Lesser
Joy Walstrum
along with
Senator Ross Tolleson
Senator Cecil Staton
Representative Larry O’Neal
Representative Allen Peake
Representative Robert Dickey
Representative Bubber Epps
Representative Susan Holmes
Representative Willie Talton
Vivian Childs, 8th District Chairman
Suzanne Wood, Bibb County Chairman
Aaron Hufstetler, Houston County Chairman
Kimberly Schwartz, Jones County Chairman
Philip Viviani, Ph.D, Monroe County Chairman
Charles Cook, Crawford County Chairman
Tom Morrill, Peach County Chairman
and special invited guest
The Honorable Austin Scott, U.S. Congressman Representing the 8th District
Cordially invite you to A Policy Panel Discussion on
Economic Development and Tourism
with
The Honorable Ronnie Chance, Chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee
The Honorable Ron Stephens, Chairman of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Honorable Allen Peake, Treasurer and Secretary of the House Majority Caucus
The Honorable Craig Lesser, Former Commissioner of Georgia Department of Economic Development
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
8:00 A.M. Registration
8:30-9:30 A.M. Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Tic Toc Room
408 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Macon 31201
$30 For Current Foundation Members
$35 For Guests
*Non-Foundation members are allowed to attend one time as a guest per year. For more information on membership, please contact the Finance Department
R.S.V.P. Required to Mika Kawana at 404.257.5559 x239 or by email at MIKA@GAGOP.ORG by Thursday, September 8th
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Help Lead the Charge Today!
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With just over a year until the most critical election in our lifetimes, we must all unite for the common cause of defeating Barack Obama. As the only entity in the state that is fully committed to electing a Republican President in 2012, please consider giving $25, $35, or any amount to support our important cause today! The stakes are too high to stand on the sidelines, we need every Republican in Georgia on our winning team!
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In Memoriam
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Last week, the Georgia Republican Party lost a very dear friend and longtime supporter, Mrs. Lou Webb. The Fayette County Republican Party’s Vice Chair of Communications and Public Relations, Mrs. Webb took great pride in her work with the Party, and was always a smiling face on the GOP’s float in the Annual Peachtree City 4th of July Parade.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 8th, at 11:00am at the New Hope Baptists Church in Fayetteville, with a reception to follow. Interment will be on Friday, September 9th, at 12:00 Noon at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany, GA with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Fayette Youth Protection Home (www.fyph.org) or the scholarship fund at the University of West Georgia (www.westga.edu).
Also, the son of Pike County Republican Party Chairman Brent Taylor was tragically killed over the weekend in an automobile accident.
Though they are no longer with us, their memories will live on in the hearts of many. May they rest in peace.
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Paid for by the Georgia Republican Party
Not authorized by any candidate or any candidate committee
P.O. Box 550008 – Atlanta, GA 30355
(404) 257-5559 – www.GAGOP.org – (404) 257-0779 fax
Sue P. Everhart, Chairman – Bert Guy, 1st Vice Chairman – Bob Mayzes, Treasurer |
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