Sunday, August 23, 2009

Kennesaw State University CR Meeting with Jason Shepherd

Sunday, 23 August 2009 - Jason Shepherd is running for the Georgia State House District 37. A State Senate seat currently held by the Democrats. He will be speaking to the College Republicans at Kennesaw State University on September 15th. I have posted details below along with a link to his web site.

Jason Shepherd for Georgia State House District 37
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Social Sciences Building in room #1022
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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
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I will be speaking to the KSU College Republicans. As someone who became active in Republican politics through the College Republicans, come out and support the these current and future leaders of our Party!

Sunday, August 09, 2009

09 August 2009 - The brewhaha over nationalized healthcare has spilled over in Metro Atlanta. Watch as Congressman David Scott gives the rant response to a question from a doctor in his district about health care.

How we doin' so far Dave ?

Congressman David Scott's Rant

Friday, August 07, 2009

ACORN AND SEIU ENTER THE HEALTHCARE DEBATE

07 August 2009 - As I feared, things have gotten ugly during the health care debates occuring at the town hall meetings happening all across the country. As the administration has advised congressional democrats to "hit back twice as hard", several members of congress have shown up St. Louis, Tampa and other cities across the country escorted by members of ACORN and SEIU.



Don't take my word for it. Follow the links below and check out youtube for actual footage and then make up your own mind.



SEIU send a message in St. Louis



It is time for everyone to get off the couch and let you voice be heard.



This link has schedule of all the Healthcare Rallies coming up in Metro Atlanta :



LIST OF HEALTH CARE RALLIES



Of particular interest is the event scheduled for Congressman David Scott's Health Fair. This will be held August 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Mundy's Mill High School, Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA 30238.



Contact Janie Doucette janiedou@hotmail.com

for more information.



It is time for Cobb County to be heard.



There also plans for rallies at each of Cobb Counties 3 Representatives offices on August 22nd at noon. Stay tuned for more details.



Remember the most effective form of protest is through peaceful, respectful non-violence in the tradition of King and Ghandi.

Motivation: Truth: I'm Coming After MSNBC for Calling Sarah Palin the Poster Girl for Racism

A great analysis on the truly hate filled episode between Kathleen Parker and Chris Mathews concerning Sarah Palin.
The hatred (I don't use the word lightly) toward conservatives is reaching a fever pitch and I fear something terrible will happen between now and November 2010.

Motivation: Truth: I'm Coming After MSNBC for Calling Sarah Palin the Poster Girl for Racism

Thursday, July 09, 2009

The Strategy Behind The Crisis

09 July 2009 - I discovered a new phrase today that I'm sure you will be hearing a lot about in the not too distant future. Remember these words "Piven and Cloward" and then do your own research. I am an engineer. I am not a conspiracy theorist, I go where the verifiable facts take me. I have often scratched my head and wondered why such a talented group of people as is found in the Obama administration, (If you think they are all clueless then you are only deceiving yourself) would ignore facts and history, even logic, in some of their decisions. For instance, WHY run up the largest debt in the nation's history during such a severe financial crisis? Why stress an already overburdened infrastructure with policies such as cap and trade and national health care?

Read the article below and remember it was written in 2008:

link to American Thinker

Also google the book "Praxis for the Poor" online.

These are not conspiracy theories, but actual accounts in the first person with a clear legitimate history. It only takes time and a little bit of effort to connect the dots to see where our President is taking this country - not to an expanded role of government, but to the complete replacement of the capitalist system with a socialist state.

Saturday, July 04, 2009

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.





Sunday, June 21, 2009

Gwinnett Tea Party to Merge With Cobb




21 June 2009 - As protesters fill the streets of Tehran today, many of us here in the States prepare to celebrate that day when our country took similar actions to secure our freedoms. It is an inherent part of our Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights" and that "whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it".


Our prayers are with you.


In a somewhat related issue, the Gwinnett Tea Party has been forced to cancel, and they will be joining us here in Cobb County to make celebration even bigger and louder. Herman Cain will be joining us, so you know it will be good!


Please see the attached memo from my good friend Debbie Ellis-Dooley:



Debbie Ellis-Dooley sent a message to the members of Atlanta Independence Day Tea Party.

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Subject: ***Atlanta Tea Party***

For Immediate Release
June 20, 2009
Contact: Julianne Thompson
Phone: 404-798-4663



ATLANTA TEA PARTY TO JOIN WITH COBB FOR METRO-WIDE TEA PARTY JULY 3RD

Atlanta Tea Party in Gwinnett forced to cancel

Suwanee, GA. - The Atlanta Tea Party was forced to cancel it's Independence Day celebration in Gwinnett, after losing it's location due to the objection of Gwinnett Place Mall (a Simon company.) The Tea Party had been scheduled to take place in the parking lot of the old Macy's building at Gwinnett Place since March.

"It is unfortunate the event had to be canceled," said Julianne Thompson, event co-organizer. She continued, "The old Macy's building is on private property, and not owned by Simon Malls, however the mall manager asked the property owner and I to come in the office on Thursday of this week, and told us Simon does not want political events on it's property. They were also concerned about the fact we were using the term "protest." Although the event was on private property, the mall was able to assert authority on the matter due to reciprocal property easement agreements."

Event Co-Chair Debbie Dooley stated, "Our Atlanta Tea Party team tried for the next day and a half to find an alternative location large enough for the event, and with the proper layout for our vendors, children's activities, and fireworks show, but we could not find anything suitable that would have been available on July 4th."

Thompson said, The Atlanta Tea Party organizers want to thank everyone in Gwinnett who worked hard to try to make this event a success: Judi Quigley, Bill Simon, Mark Williams (Printing Trade Company,) Kathy Hildebrand, Theresa Kenerly, Brett Harrell, and George Thorndyke (who was graciously allowing us to use his property free of charge, and sponsoring fireworks.) I also want to thank the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District for welcoming us to the area, and the Gwinnett and 7th District GOP for promising volunteers for the event."

Dooley stated, "The most important thing to do at this point is to stay on message, so we are joining forces with the Cobb for a large metro-area Tea Party on Friday, July 3rd, at 6 PM. The event is at Jim Miller Park at 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta. For information on the event, contact Cobb organizer Ben Mihalski at 770-726-7188, or visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.cobbteaparty.com ."
If you are not in the Metro Atlanta area, then please attend a Tea party near you. For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.teapartypatriots.org
Thompson added, "The Atlanta Tea Party has a great team and is already planning for the July 17th Tea Party Patriots Protests at Congressional offices all across Georgia over nationalized health care. We will work hard to make sure our voices are heard and our message is clear."

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Sunday, June 07, 2009

CONSERVATIVE PAC FORMING IN EAST COBB



7 June 2009 -



The following is from Sherri Reese, the organizer of the GA Tea Parties. This is a good way for someone to get into the conservative political process locally.




GA Grassroots in action is a having a Pasta Night (Spaghetti Dinner) this Saturday, June 13th at the Mountain View Community Center in Cobb County on Sandy Plains Rd.

As the State Coordinator for the Tax Day Tea Parties on April 15th here in GA, I have traveled across GA speaking to fellow citizens. One thing I have learned is that each of YOU want an opportunity to speak and be heard, not just show up to hear other folks talk. I have also heard an outcry for actions that will help us be EFFECTIVE in regaining control of the very government that is supposed to be serving us by protecting our rights, not serving their own self-interests in career longevity at the peril of our rights and liberties. This has been the inspiration for the creation of Grassroots in Action.

Please join us on June 13th. Each speaker will allow for question and answer time following thier presentions- and if you don't have a question, but would like to share your thoughts on issues- that would be TREMENDOUS! We will also have an exclusive to announcing the launch of two different programs designed to be effective in regaining our voice. Each attendee will recieve a goody bag and a survey along with dinner. There will be trivia and prizes as well! Please forward this announcement to people you know who would want to attend- there are still seats available!

Below are the details:

What: A new State PAC- GA Grassroots in Action is having a Spaghetti Dinner (Pasta Night)

When: Saturday, June 13th @ 6:30 pm

Where: Mountain View Community Center in Cobb County,

Who: Special Speakers include:
Joel Aaron from WGKA and We The People Revolution
Virginia Galloway of Americans for Prosperity
Sam Teasley- State Coordinator of the Campaign for Huckabee in GA for the Republican Presidential Primaries in 2008
Tricia Pridemore- Local Activist
Sherri Reese- Chairman of GA Grassroots in Action
Cost: $10.00 per person (we request each attendee also bring a can of food or other non-perishable food item to be donated to the Beth Day Memorial Food Bank)

Come learn about who we are, why we are needed here in GA, and about our vision and purpose.
Due to limited seating of only 200, tickets will be available to the public on Saturday, May 30th. Be sure to get your name on the VIP List by contacting Sherri Reese at reese@reesewebs.com or call 770.726.7703.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

REPUBLICANS GATHER IN SAVANNAH

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 - The GA State Republican Convention took place in Savannah, GA this past weekend, amid national media speculation of how the Republican Party would re brand itself after crushing defeats in 2006 and 2008. The mood was defiant and spirited as set by Keynote speakers J.C. Watts, Michael Steele, and Herman Cain. Here is a brief synopsis of the convention:

I skipped the preliminaries on Friday and attended the Victory Dinner on Friday night with the keynote speaker being former Oklahoma Sooner J.C. Watts. Watts is a man of conviction who served in various GOP leadership positions during his time in Congress.

Saturday I attended the Breakfast which featured Michael Steele, the National RNC Director. Like Watts, he emphasised his humble background and the virtues of hard work. Both men espoused strong conservative principals.

The convention opened up at 10:00 AM and was called to order by Convention Chairman Randy Evans. This was Evan's last convention in an official capacity as he will be joining Governor Sarah Palin's Political Action Committee in Alaska as she gets ready for a national run at the White House.

Toby Carr was introduced as the new executive director of the State GOP. Ann Lewis is replacing Randy Evans as general counsel.

Debbie McCord of Columbia County received the AA Richardson Award.

Randy Evans received the Pioneer Award.

Michael Steele took the stage once again as the RNC Chairman.

J.C. Watts spoke on his time as Republican Conference Chairman in 2004 and of his 5 children.

J.C. Watts will be speaking at the Church of the Apostle on July 19th. He also heads up the J.C. Watts Foundation.

Cobb County had a total of 124 out of a possible 172 delegates show up for the Convention.

11:40 Saxby Chambliss spoke on the re-election campaign of JohnnyIsakson. I expect Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to be his Democratic opponent in November of 2010.

11:50 Johnny Isakson Spoke.

Sue Everhart is elected to a second term as GA GOP Chair without opposition.

12:00 Rob Doll defeats Debbie Gronginger for 1st Vice Chair.

B.J. Van Gundy defeats Gloria Alread for 2nd Vice Chair.

12:15 Secretary of State Karen Handel, candidate for Governor, addressed thew 1206 Delegates at the convention. She was followed at 12:30 by her main competition, Insurance Commissioner Jon Oxendine.

12:40 Bobby Baker speaks

1:00 PM Congressman Phil Gingrey

1:10 Congressman and candidate for Governor Nathan Deal.

1:20 6 Resolutions are introduced out of Committee.
1. Recognition of Sue Everhart
2. Recognition of Randy Evans
3. Government Reform Resolution.
4. Preservation of Values Resolution
5. Tax Reform Resolution
6. Defending Our Freedom Resolution

All passed on a voice vote.

1:35 Herman Cain spoke. He will be in Marietta Square tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.
1:45 Speaker of the House Glen Richardson (Candidate for Governor?) spoke.
1:50 Tommy Williams spoke on behalf of Casey Cagle (Candidate for Lt. Governor).
2:00 Sonny Perdue Spoke, farewell as a Governor.
2:20 Convention Adjourned.

More stories and information to follow!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

TEA PARTY FOLLOW UP


Sunday, 26 April 2009 - Well it has been a busy 10 days! Of course April 15th was the hugely successful TEA party. I want to give recognition to all the people who worked behind the scenes to keep the events in Marietta and Atlanta safe, peaceful and very well organized. A special Thank You goes to the truly grass roots organization of Claire Waldron (Cobb Coordinator) and Sherri Reese (State of Georgia Coordinator). Despite what Nancy Pelosi would have you believe, these two women were not the typical political powerbrokers you would expect to be at the head of a movement like this. They are just a couple of moms concerned about their children's future.
Special thanks Ralph "Right Wing Extremist" Bell for the photo montage.


Thursday evening April 23rd things got kind of rowdy at the Cobb County School District board meeting. A packed house let the fur fly as the board heard comments from parents on the new Standards Based Report Card (1-2-3 grading system) and the possible reduction of school bus routes. The meeting is repeated on a regular basis on Channel 24 on Comcast.


Saturday, April 25th, Senator Chip Rogers gave an end of session debriefing at his regular town hall meeting at the Mountain View public library. The session covered the legislative bills which were passed at the recently concluded session of the Georgia General Assembly.


Start making plans for the Cobb County 4th of July picnic and the 4th of July follow up TEA Party at the state capitol on July 4th. It's going to be even bigger and better. Check back here for details when they become available!


Tuesday, April 14, 2009

TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY!

FREEDOM!
Tuesday - April 14, 2009 - In the belief that some pictures are worth a thousand words I dedicate this image to the hundreds of thousands of people across the country tomorrow who will pull themselves up off the couch and out of their cubicles to celebrate that sacred right to freedom of speech and acknowledge that DNA of rebellion buried in the mitochondria of all Americans.
For more inspiration check out these articles from today's news:

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Tea-13 Until April 15 Tea Party

April 1, 2009 - We are only 13 days away from one of the biggest grassroots efforts in years. Americans for Prosperity, along with American Solutions and a host of other conservative groups are sponsoring a nationwide effort to protest the country's march toward socialism.

Below is an e-mail from Cobb County Tea Party organizer Claire Waldron:

ATTENTION TO ALL TEA PARTY PATRIOTS!

We are having our follow-up COBB Tax Rally meeting this Saturday 4/4 @ the same location, the Cobb GOP office. We will start after the monthly Cobb Republican Breakfast @ Williamsons and are able to transport over to the GOP office (approx. 10:30-11:00am). The address is: 1234 Powers Ferry Commons, Suite 105, near Kroger, take a rt. on the sm. street between the "Brazilian" businesses- 770-272-3382

Some of the follow-up issues are:
Pre-sale tickets
Mta. Sq. clean-up crew
Event flyer approval
Speaker issues & coordination
Tea Party Patriot promo items
Press & mediaMarketing
- Flyer distribution
We NEED your help & your input to make this the HUGE success WE KNOW IT CAN BE! Spread the word! Even if you were unable to attend the 1st meeting, we still need your ideas!

The event has been set for 4:00-5:00 @ Mta. Sq. 4/15 - Bus(es) @ $15.00 per person will board at 5:15 downtown for the National Tea Party @ the State Capital, featuring Dick Army & Sean Hannity! (w/ a possible additional headliner!)

So to reiterate - Saturday, April 4th 8:30 AM - Cobb GOP Breakfast at Williamson Bros. BBQ.
11:00 AM Tea Party Planning meeting at Cobb GOP HQ
1234 Powers Ferry Commons, Suite 105

Wednesday, April 15th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tea Party @ Marietta Square
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tea Party @ GA State Capitol w/Sean Hannity and Dick Army.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Cobb GOP Rallies at County Convention

About 194 delegates gathered at the Roswell Street Baptist Church on Saturday to hold the annual Cobb County Republican Convention. During the convention which was led by convention chairman Randy Evans, delegates hard from state and national elected officials, adopted resolutions and elected delegates to the District and State Convention, and chose new officers for the coming election cycle.

As he has done for the past several years GOP State Counsel Randy Evans led the proceedings. He currently has a syndicated political column to which you can subscribe by sending an e-mail to fsharp@mckennalong.com .

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle was the first of several elected officials to speak, and was followed by Cobb County Chairman Sam Olens.

Sam Olens spoke to the fact that Cobb County is not in deficit, has had no furloughs or layoffs, and has not raised the millage rate (currently at 9.6), or cut any government services. They have been able to do this with smart government, delaying merit pay, instituting an 18 month hiring freeze, and curtailing planned capitol outlays .

Sam Olens was followed by Congressman Phil Gingrey, State Senator and candidate for Lt. Gov. David Schafer, State Senator John Wiles, and State Senator Judson Hill.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Party as presented by Barry Paulk of the resolutions committee:
1. Resolution for Gun Cary Rights
2. Resolution for the Sanctity of Human Life
3. Resolution for the Acknowledgement of Parental Rights
4. Resolution for States Rights
5. Resolution for the Endorsement of Sue Everhart for State Chair of the Georgia State GOP.

Phil Daniell of the Credentials Committee certified that there were 444 delegates and 6 alternates elected to the Cobb GOP County Convention of which 192 delegates and 2 alternates actually attended.

Congressman Tom Price (6th Congressional District), Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee, then spoke to the party faithful. He was followed by State Majority Leader Senator Chip Rogers and State Insurance Commissioner and candidate for Governor John Oxendine.

The Current GOP County Chair then acknowledged 1st Vice Chair Bob Koncerak for his service to the party. Koncerak is leaving Cobb County and relocating to Gwinnett.
The following list of candidates was elected without opposition by acclamation:
1. Scott Johnson – Chairman
2. Claire Waldron – 2nd Vice Chair
3. Peggy Henderson - Secretary
4. Lynn Askea – Assistant Secretary

In the contested races Billie Dendee defeated Kyle Coates for Assistant Treasurer and Darryl Wilson defeated Fred Elrod for 1st Vice Chair.

The convention adjourned around 1:30 PM

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Cobb County's Model Democrat

02 April 2008 - Annette Kesting.First she's in, then she's out, then she's in again, and now she is out again. No, we are not talking about the race for Cobb County Commissioner, we are talking about bankruptcy. Chapter 13. After filing Chapter 13 on March 3rd, Kesting announced Tuesday, in a phone interview with Ashley Hungerford of the MDJ, that she does not have to go through bankruptcy. "I'm not in bankruptcy." Kesting also filed bankruptcy in 2007, so at least she is consistent :) Add to this a couple of foreclosures and and a whole host of building code violations on her rental properties and you can see why I award Mrs. Kesting the Conservative Sentinel's first annual Model Democrat Award.

For all the details see the MDJ article here.

April Means Politics!

2 April 2008 - As usual the monthly political calander will start this month with the Cobb GOP Breakfast on April 5th at the Willianson Brothers Barbecue on Roswell Road. No listed speaker yet, but get there early regardless, as it will be full.

District Conventions will take place for the 13th, 11th, and 6th Congressional Districts on Saturday, April 19th at 10 AM. The 6th Congressional District will be held at the Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075. The District Convention will elect three delegates to the National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota this year starting on September 1st.

The Nominating Committee will meet on April 7th from 7 to 9 PM at 8975 Roswell Road, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA. contact Margaret Holliman, at 770-512-0822..

Resolutions for the 6th District Convention can be e-mailed to Linda Evans @ lindaevansga@aol.com.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

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 :)






Sunday, February 03, 2008

ARE YOU READY FOR SUPER TUESDAY?

3 February 2008 - It was a busy day yesterday for political junkies and the coming weeks will be no different. Grover Norquist spoke at the Cobb Republican breakfast on behalf of the Americans for Tax Reform. He likened tax revenues to the "oxygen of big government spending" and called Republicans who raise taxes, "The rat heads in the coke can", i.e. they give the brand name a bad name. He also advocated for government spending transparency similar to what the states of Missouri and Texas currently have.

At 10 AM the Georgia Christian Alliance held their Faith, Family, and Freedom Event at Riverwood High School in Atlanta.

At 5:30 PM at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center Senator John McCain made a campaign appearance where he received the endorsements of Georgia's 2 U.S. Senators, Saxby Chamblis and Johnny Isakson.

Gov. Mike Huckabee was scheduled to make an appearance today at Woodstock Baptist Church at the 9:30 and 11:00 Am services.

Looking ahead:

Mitt Romney will be in Buckhead on Monday, February 4.

Georgians go to the polls for the Presidential primary on Tuesday February 5th.


The Cobb Republican Party will hold it's 1st quarterly meeting of 2008 on
Thursday, February 7th at Marietta City Hall.

2008 Cobb GOP Legislative Luncheon will be

Tuesday, Feb. 12th 11AM - 1PM Floyd Building, Atlanta
Across the street from the capitol

PLEASE RSVP BY Saturday Feb. 2 so we can provide a good count for this event!
Call Fred Elrod at 770-578-9539 or e-mail
felrod@umich.edu

Speaker of the House Glen Richardson will give the keynote address.

Neil Boortz will be signing copies of his new Fair Tax Book at the Barnes and Noble bookstore located at the Avenues @ West Cobb on Thursday, February 14th, at 7PM. Get there early!

Karen Handel will speak at the Cobb Republican Women's Club on Friday, February 22nd. More details to be provided as the event approaches!

GO vote on Tuesday, if you haven't already!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Grover Norquist to Speak at Cobb G.O.P. Breakfast

25 January2008 - President of the Americans For Tax Reform, Grover Norquist, will be the featured speaker at the monthly Cobb Republican Breakfast at 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008. the following is from the Cobb GOP website:



Mr. Norquist also:
Serves on the board of the National Rifle Association of America.
Serves on the board of directors of the American Conservative Union.
Serves as a Contributing Editor to the American Spectator Magazine.
Serves as president of the American Society of Competitiveness.
Wrote the book Rock the House - an analysis of the 1994 elections, which has been translated and published in Japanese



As usual, the breakfast will take place at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q.



If you have any photos of Republican events in Cobb County that you would like to share, please forward them to me @ almeyer62@comcast.net and I will be happy to publish them. I will also be happy to publish, at my discretion, announcements of Republican related political events.

Saturday, January 05, 2008

GIULIANI VISITS COBB



Saturday, January 5th 2008 - First of all Happy New Year! With the arrival of 2008 comes a presidential election year which is already in full swing. The Iowa caucuses have produced front runners in both parties who are out side the mainstream political elite, and the approach of the Georgia primaries on Super Tuesday looms ever closer.


In relation to the Georgia Primary, I had to post this photo of Rudi Giuliani with yours truly, even though it was more than a month old. While I am not officially endorsing any candidate(like that would do them a lot of good), I can say I find strong positives with all the top tier candidates. I will continue to cover the major candidates as they visit Cobb.


On Saturday, January 5th, State Senator Chip Rogers was the guest speaker at the Cobb County Republican Party Breakfast at Williamson Brother's Barbecue. Senator Rogers spoke about various tax reform measures coming before the General Assembly this year, school choice in the state of Georgia, illegal immigration, and the role of the Republican Party in protecting the private property rights of the individual.


After Senator Rogers spoke, Virginia Galloway of Americans for Prosperity announced the 2nd Annual AFP Day at the capitol on Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 7:30 AM.


Other notes:


Monday, January 7th is the last day to register for the Georgia Primary election of February 5th.


11TH DISTRICT GOP CONVENTION TRAINING: On Thursday, January 10th, 2008 at the Winn Building (second floor) in Dallas, Georgia. The time of this meeting is 6:45pm. Training will be conducted by Bob Mayzes, Georgia Republican State Party Treasurer.

13TH DISTRICT GOP CONVENTION TRAINING will be held on Saturday, January 12th at the Dekalb County Republican Party headquarters in the Embry Hills Shopping Center at 1-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Road. Phone the Dekalb party office at (770) 451-4174 or e-mail the 13th district GOP at ga@13thdistrictgop.com for more information.


The State Mass Precinct and Convention Schedule is as follows:


Precinct Mass Meetings February 16th - Roswell Baptist Church. Registration closes at 10 AM.


County Conventions March 15th


District Conventions April 19th


State Convention May 16th-17th


As always, you can go to the Cobb GOP website for more information.


Al Meyer

The Conservative Sentinel


Saturday, December 01, 2007

GIULIANI TO VISIT COBB COUNTY

Saturday; 1 December 2007 - Presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani will be at the Marietta Square tomorrow, Sunday, 2 December at 4:00 PM. It will be a free event open to the public. The weather will be great and this would be a great opportunity to take your family to see a possible future President.

Cobb Breakfast Saturday, December 8th - The next Breakfast for the Cobb County GOP will be Saturday, December 8th, at 8:30 at Williamson Brothers Barbecue. Come early as seats fill up fast! Cost is $8.00 to cover the food, a full breakfast buffet.

Support Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren on Saturday, December 8th - After the Breakfast please come to the Marietta Square to support Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren. Below is all the pertinent information from an e-mail passed to me from D.A.King's Dustin Inman Society - Thanks D.A.!

ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007 - 3- 4 PM THE DUSTIN INMAN SOCIETY WILL HOST A PEACEFUL AND RESPECTFUL PUBLIC ASSEMBLY TO SHOW COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND GRATITUDE FOR COBB SHERIFF NEIL WARREN.

We expect a large number of people including elected officials and other law enforcement... as well as the media. Sheriff Warren will be in attendance.

PLEASE COME! LOCATION: MARIETTA SQUARE (EAST PARK SQUARE, THE ENTIRE BLOCK BETWEEN ROSWELL STREET AND LAWRENCE STREET) PLEASE TAKE AN HOUR OUT OF YOUR DAY TO COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SHERIFF WARREN!RAIN OR SHINE, WARM OR COLD!

Is that enough for 1 week?

Al Meyer
The Conservative Sentinel