FIVE BEST SENTENCES?
This was a post in the Citizen Poll, published in the 8/14/10 issue of the Rockdale Citizen. "These are possibly the five best sentences you'll ever read: You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity, by legislating the wealth out of prosperity. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other ...
VOTING IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION
ROCKDALE COUNTY IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT VOTING IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION AUGUST 10, 2010 On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, we will be conducting the General Primary Runoff Election. This election will include a Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff Ballot. Sample Ballots are attached. VOTERS MUST VOTE THE SAME PARTY FOR THE RUNOFF ELECTION AS FOLLOWS For the runoff election, voters will be permitted to vote as follows: Those voters who voted Democratic in the General Primary election on July 20, 2010 will be issued a Democratic ballot for the Primary Runoff election. Those voters who voted Republican in the General Primary election on July 20, 2010 ...
Is this man Obama’s worst nightmare?
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Rockdale GOP Supports No 4th C.D. Candidates in Primary
7/16/10 Ruth Campaign corrects misleading statement. 7/12/10 Ruth's Press Release Misleading Conyers, GA- The Rockdale County GOP cannot support any candidate in the 4th Congressional Primary because it is a contested primary, or in any contested Republican Primary. The Bylaws of the Georgia GOP preclude any support of a candidate until that candidate becomes the Party's Nominee. The four "endorsements" listed within the Ruth's Campaign press release are four individuals no longer associated with the County Party's leadership, and have no standing to speak on behalf of the Party. ...
We the People vs They the People
Are you disheartened over the state of our nation? I look around at the mess we're in, and see that Washington DC has "gone rogue", out of control, drunk with power and ideology, disconnected and uninterested in the people. Then I look at the races for this election locally, and see some trying the same old smears and misinformation to get themselves or their candidate elected. What do these issues have in common? It's an apathetic, lazy electorate. Oh, I get it. I work every day, I have people I must care for, I'm old, tired, and terrified. But, I have a ...
Transparency Happens when the Smoke and Mirrors Are Gone
Take a step back from Chmn. Oden's lauded attempt to act fiscally responsible, and you can still see the brackets holding the mirrors in place and the smoke machine still churning away. While all Rockdale residents were hoping our Chairman had finally seen the light by eliminating one of his own creations in the form of the Emergency Services dept., this resident speaking for myself, sees a much different view. Oden is continuing his campaign promise to turn Rockdale County into the new eastern front of the Atlanta Metro area. Even his own Democrat Party has aligned themselves (or is it ...
Rockdale BOC looking at elimination of Emergency Services Department
As everyone remembers back in the early days of newly elected Chairman Oden's administration, one of the first and very contentious battles was the creation of the Emergency Services Department. The stated purpose of this department was to take over the 911 services and add the Fire Department underneath it along with some other functions. We raised our voices at that time because what was being proposed was really nothing more than adding Oden's first extra level of unnecessary government to an already overweight bureaucracy. Moreover, our own Sheriff Jeff Wigington proposed a way of saving Rockdale County taxpayers $125,000 if ...
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FIVE BEST SENTENCES?
This was a post in the Citizen Poll, published in the 8/14/10 issue of the Rockdale Citizen. “These are possibly the five best sentences you’ll ever read: You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity, by legislating the wealth out of prosperity. ... [Read more of this editorial]
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Lynn Brown appointed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2010 Lynn Brown appointed Rockdale County GOP Board of Elections Member Conyers, Georgia — The Rockdale County Republican Party is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Brown as its Republican member of the Board of Elections. “Lynn is an extremely qualified person whose main concern is to ensure our... [Read more of this article]
Georgia Creates Special Council On Tax Reform And Fairness
From The Govmonitor website Source: Governor of Georgia Posted on: 2nd June 2010 Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that he has signed House Bill 1405, legislation creating the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians. The Governor was joined by House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. “Throughout my term and... [Read more of this article]
JULY 20 PRIMARY RESULTS
Republicans 1 / Democrats 0 Our recent July 20th Primary shows that the Republicans are energized in our county. While some races are only shown as part of their total count, others clearly show how November will shake out. In the U.S. Senate, Rockdale voters out voted Democrats and that is after totaling up all the candidates on their side. ... [Read more of this article]
August 3rd Georgia 20 Coalition Candidate Forum
Georgia 20 Coalition Candidate Forum Epiphany Lutheran Church, Conyers, GA Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010; 7:00 PM Mark your calendars; the Georgia Hwy 20 Coalition will be hosting a candidate forum for the benefit of Rockdale County residents. This will be your first chance to view the candidates that may represent Rockdale County after the November election. Moderator:... [Read more of this article]
VOTING IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION
ROCKDALE COUNTY IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT VOTING IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION AUGUST 10, 2010 On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, we will be conducting the General Primary Runoff Election. This election will include a Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff Ballot. Sample Ballots are attached. VOTERS MUST VOTE THE SAME PARTY FOR THE RUNOFF ELECTION... [Read more of this article]
Is this man Obama’s worst nightmare?
// // ELECTION 2012 Is this man Obama’s worst nightmare?’ The One’ may have met his match in emerging presidential candidate Posted: July 21, 2010 8:34 pm Eastern WorldNetDaily By Chelsea Schilling © 2010 WorldNetDaily // var tfld = input.value.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/, ''); // value of field... [Read more of this article]
Get Out and Vote on This Tuesday!
Great News! Although early voting is now complete we want everyone to know that the Republicans in Rockdale County are out in full force! There have been over 1700 Republican votes cast to slightly over 900 Democrat votes- This is almost 2 to 1 and it shows how Republicans are active and making their voices heard. If you haven’t voted yet, MAKE... [Read more of this article]
We the People vs They the People
Are you disheartened over the state of our nation? I look around at the mess we’re in, and see that Washington DC has “gone rogue”, out of control, drunk with power and ideology, disconnected and uninterested in the people. Then I look at the races for this election locally, and see some trying the same old smears and misinformation... [Read more of this article]
Transparency Happens when the Smoke and Mirrors Are Gone
Take a step back from Chmn. Oden’s lauded attempt to act fiscally responsible, and you can still see the brackets holding the mirrors in place and the smoke machine still churning away. While all Rockdale residents were hoping our Chairman had finally seen the light by eliminating one of his own creations in the form of the Emergency Services... [Read more of this article]
2nd Amendment issue
by Sam Smiley Monday’s BOC work session was highlighted around two major items, both blowing up in the Chairman’s face. The first are amendments to two of the county ordinances that are in place now regarding possession of a firearm on county park and Lakeview Estates property. In these ordinances the county regulates the possession of a firearm,... [Read more of this article]
