Neil Warren at the Cobb County GOP Breakfrast

April 16, 2005 - Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren addressed the Cobb GOP Breakfast on Saturday. Sheriff Warren spoke on the recent Fulton County Courthouse shooting along with issues addressing the Cobb Sheriff's department.

One issue needing attention is the expansion of the Cobb County jail facility. The facility is currently at 1950 beds for approximately 2200 inmates. The expansion is one of the projects proposed for funding by the new SPLOST tax referendum.

The proposal is for $10 million over the next 4-5 years for an additional 500 beds.

Sheriff Warren also addressed Cobb's integration efforts with Homeland Security initiatives for improved communications between first responders.

In response to a question, Sheriff Warren also cited a correlation between the increase in illegal immigration into Cobb County and the increase in meth amphetamine activity in the metro Atlanta area.

Al Meyer

Sixth District Republican Convention

April 2, 2005 - The Sixth District Convention was held at the Roswell City Hall on Saturday morning, April 2 from 10 AM to 12 noon, The meeting was very brief and included an appearance prior to the convention by Ralph Reed, candidate for Lt. Govenor.

The convention began on time and the delegates heard presentations from U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Congressman Tom Price, and Govenor Sonny Perdue among others.

The following business was conducted: Sue Everhart said farewell as Sixth District Chairman. Former State Chairman Rusty Paul was elected as the new Sixth District Chairman. The nominating committee presented it's report of delegates and candidates for the District and the nominating committee's slate of candidates was accepted by a voice vote.

Pam Hull of the resolutions committee presented a resolution honoring Connie Medura for 43 years of service.

The Rules Committee adopted the current rules without changes and the meeting was quickly adjourned with everyone looking forward to the State Convention in Savannah in May.

Respectfully;

Al Meyer
Precinct Chairman
Rocky Mountain 2