ELECTION YEAR KICKS OFF FOR COBB GOP.

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 -  Congressman Tom Price kicked off the new election year Saturday with a fiery talk at the standing room only Cobb GOP Breakfast. The talk was optimistic, and Price stressed how the Republicans are continuing to offer positive alternatives to the Obama administration's efforts on Health Care, Energy Policy, Immigration, Unemployment, Deficit Spending, Closing Guatanimo Bay, and National Security.

   Also in attendance were Congressmen Phil Gingrey and Nathan Deal.  Several candidates for office also spoke, including Nathan Deal who is running for Govorner.

   Upcoming events include:

   Tuesday, January 5th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM John Oxendine Fundraiser (suggested contribution $50.00) at InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Venture Center Office Park, MArietta, GA 30067. Contact Lew Stafford 404-543-1010 for more information.

   Tuesday, January 5th - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Women for Karen Handel Luncheon Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Grand Ballroom, Seven Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328 ($30.00) (www.KarenHandel.com/Women)

Tuesday, January 5th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Women for Karen Handel Evening Reception 5:30 - 7:00 PM, The Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road, NE #2600, ($30.00).

Tuesday, January 5th - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cobb Young Republicans, Williamson Brothers BBQ. for more information go to http://www.cobbyr.org/

Wednesday, January 6th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Tommy Williams and Chip Rogers Reception, GA Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Club Room, 800 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. Contact Ann Casas 678-469-1583 for more information.

Cobb TEA Party and GOP Barbecue Highlight an Activist Fourth

State Senator Eric Johnson Addresses the Crowd At the Cobb GOP Barbecue

Barry Paulk and Candice Sherman Attend To the Cobb YR Table and Straw Poll

Charlie Meyer Celebrates Atop The 1st Place Cobb GOP Float

First Place! The Cobb GOP Float Wins Top Honors During the Marietta 4th of July Parade

Herman Cain Broadcasts During the July 3rd TEA Party at Jim Miller Park

July 4th 2009 - with the current economic crisis and the growing dissatisfaction with Washington's addiction to unadulterated spending, this years July 4th celebration took on an activist tone. Things started off Friday evening at Jim Miller Park where Herman Cain broad cast his popular radio show from 7 to 9 PM. The event was attended by a surprising large crowd of 7,000 people. It was one of over 1300 TEA parties scheduled to take place this weekend to protest government spending. The event was free to the public and many of the families there I spoke with were stopping by on their way out of town for the 4th of July weekend.

The fun continued on July 4th with the 4th of July Parade down Roswell Street in Marietta. The Cobb GOP Float took 1st place. Congratulations to Trisha Pridemore and the Float Team!

After the parade the Cobb County GOP held their annual Barbecue at Jim Miller Park. It included a salute to the armed forces, and speeches by all 5 candidates for governor. There were also speeches by candidates for Secretary of State, Insurance Commissioner, Agriculture Secretary, Lt. Govenor, etc. It makes one wonder if there is still such a thing as an off election year.

In contrast to the national party, the State GOP party is well stocked with candidates with political experience and should do well in next years 2010 state races.

COBB YRS TO REFORM

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 - The Cobb County Young Republicans have reformed and will be holding s meeting on Lincoln's birthday, Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 PM. The meeting location will be the Pub at the Marietta Conference Center located at 500 Powder Springs Drive. The guest speaker will be Tad Leithead, SR. V.P. of Cousins Properties and a citizen member of the ARC.

In celebration of Lincoln's 199th Birthday, the Cobb YRs will be offering 2008 memberships for $1.99.

The Cobb YR Club was my introduction to GOP politics when I moved to GA in 1991 at the tender age of 28. It is a great way to network with other young professionals and to get involved in the community.

For more information contact Jason Shepherd at 770-265-5268 or email Shep1975@aol.com.

You can also visit the YR website @ http://www.cobbyr.org/

This Thursday, February 7th is the Cobb GOP quarterly meeting at 7:00 PM at Marietta city hall. Business addressed will include the Mass Precinct Meeting for February 16th.

Also February 12th will be the Cobb Legislative Lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Floyd building downtown.

I also wanted to pass on a special thanks to former Cobb GOP Chairman Anthony Scott Hobbs and his wife Phoebe for organizing the Super Tuesday get together at Winston's restaurant last night. Others in attendance included Tom Boeck, Richard and Lil Day, Barry Paulk, Linda Thompson and current Cobb GOP Chairman Scott Johnson.

A big "Thank You" to AshleyHungerford for the MDJ article, even if my name didn't make it in the paper :)