Congratulations to Marilyn Waller and the Community Day Committee for another great event on Saturday, July 26th. The Democrats gave out lots of yard signs, registered some voters, and found ourselves a few more interested volunteers. It was another great effort, thanks everyone!
On July 5, 2008, The Oglethorpe Democrats participated in the Second Annual Independence Day Celebration in Crawford with a parade entry and a booth at the festival. We were joined in the parade by Bobby Saxon, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Dist. 10; Tim Riley, candidate for State Senate, Dist. 47; Incumbent Sheriff Mike Smith; Marilyn Waller, candidate for Board of Education, Dist. 2; and Jamie Lewis, candidate for Board of Commissioners, Dist. 5. Above left, Amy Glinski, Jamie Lewis and Linda Gagliano. More photos available here...
Republican and Democratic candidates share a laugh on stage. Far left, Henry Lee Sims, candidate for County Commission, Dist. 2; fifth and sixth from left, Kelli Paradise Smith, candidate for Clerk of Court and Marilyn Waller, candidate for Board of Education, Dist. 2; second from right, Incumbent Sheriff Mike Smith.
On May 22, 2008, The Oglethorpe Democrats hosted a Democratic Candidates Forum for local, district and statewide candidates. Seven local Democratic candidates participated: Sheriff Mike Smith, up for re-election, Kelli Paradise Smith for Clerk of Court, incumbent Commissioner Marilyn Stone, Henry Sims and Larry Nackerud for County Commission District 2, Jamie Lewis for County Commission District 5, Marilyn Waller for Board of Education District 2; as well as Tim Riley for State Senate District 47, and Jim Powell for Public Service Commission.
Left to right: Marilyn Stone, Jim Powell, Henry Sims, Tim Riley, Marilyn Waller, Kelli Paradise Smith, Mike Smith, Jamie Lewis and Larry Nackerud.
On May 3, the Oglethorpe Democrats held a successful barbeque/yard sale fundraiser at the Crawford Depot to support our candidates. The Democratic Committee is very grateful to our dedicated volunteers who worked so hard to make this event possible, to Mr. Joe Baughns, emcee, and to local celebrity Delbra Favors who entertained the crowd with uplifting gospel music. Above left, early that morning, sisters Shirley, Eleanor, Cassie and Janie prepare hash in an old iron cooking pot used by their father; right, Emily, Lori, Amy and Laura on the lunch assembly line.
Above left, visitors browse the yard sale; right, Sheriff Mike Smith stops in to visit with voters. Other candidates in attendence included Bobby Arnold for District 4 Board of Commissioners; Marilyn Waller for District 2 Board of Education; Marilyn Stone, Larry Nackerud and Henry Sims for District 2 Board of Commissioners; Kelli Paradise Smith for Clerk of Court; and Dr. Tim Riley for District 47 State Senate.
On January 30, 2008, a small delegation from Oglethorpe County attended the DPG's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner honoring Georgia Giants Max Cleland and John Lewis, and a rally for Hillary Clinton at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Eleven of the OCHS Young Democrats were also there volunteering for the event. Pictured above: Eleanor Edwards and her daughters Mary and Rita (left); Lori Glinski and her daughters Emily and Amy (right). More photos available here...
Senator Clinton addresses the enthusiastic crowd about 5,000 Democrats (left). Eleanor Edwards, Rita Smith, Amy & Lori Glinski, Miranda & Laura Floyd (right).
On December 15, about 65 guests from seven area counties joined the Madison and Oglethorpe County Democrats at Watson Mill State Park for a Democratic Homecoming with special guest, Jane Kidd, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia. More photos available here...
One highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the Oglethorpe Democrats Volunteer of the Year Award to Eleanor Jean Edwards (left). Guest speaker Jane Kidd addresses the group (right).
Following the potluck luncheon guests had the opportunity to visit with Spinoza the Donkey (Bob Fowler, past Chairman of the Madison Dems, left; Lori Glinski, Camille and Kathy Frary, right).
Democrat Bobby Saxon, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District, addressed the committee and answered questions at our meeting on November 29, 2007
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On November 7, 2007, the newly-chartered OCHS Young Democrats Club welcomed former State Representative and current Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, Jane Kidd. She spoke about growing up in Georgia politics and suggested different ways for the students to become involved and to stimulate political interest and awareness among their peers. The Young Democrats meet twice monthly and have hosted regular speakers including Laura Floyd of the Oglethorpe Democrats and Payton Bradford and Louis Elrod of the UGA Young Democrats. Ms. Kidd is pictured center, along with YD members and sponsor Cathryn Brooks (far right). |
August 2007: the Oglethorpe County Democratic Party made the front page of the Echo as the first organization in the county to successfully "Adopt-a-Highway."
Secretary Amy Glinski organized an information booth at Oglethorpe County Community Day on July 29, 2007. Volunteers handed out free water, Democratic Party platform cards, voter registration forms and absentee ballot applications.
Oglethorpe, Madison and Clarke County Democrats had a great time at the 2007 Colbert July 4 Parade, handing out 1,000 promotional fans to spectators along the parade route and at the festival booth.
On June 23, 2007, members of the committee spent the morning getting acquainted with Spinoza, the newly-adopted official mascot of the Oglethorpe County Democratic Party. Above left, Committee Chair Laura Floyd; right, Eleanor Edwards and Vice-Chair for Affirmative Action, Victoria Watkins.
Above left, Jamie Lewis, Communications Secretary, with Kathleen DeMarrais and Spinoza's owner, Kathy Frary; above right, Vice-Chair Bill Burt. Below left, Secretary Amy Glinski.
Members of the Oglethorpe County Democratic Committee, Concerned Men of Oglethorpe County and the Oglethorpe County NAACP were proud to welcome Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael L. Thurmond to a special Prayer Breakfast at the Oglethorpe County Library on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Other speakers at the event included Pastor Dwight Sims, Pastor Clarence Burgess, President of the Oglethorpe NAACP and Democratic candidates for the Special Election in the 10th Congressional District. Pastor Burgess and friends are pictured (left); Marilyn Stone (District 2 County Commissioner) and Robert Lee perform during the program (right).
DPG Chairman Jane Kidd and 1st Vice-Chair Michael Thurmond (left); Dr. Schofield addresses the assembly of about 60 people (right).
Pictured left to right are Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond; Laura Floyd, Chairman of the Oglethorpe Democrats; 10th Congressional District candidates James Marlow, Terry Holley, Denise Freeman, Evita Paschall; and Jane Kidd, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.