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2016 Election
On the Ballot: Oconee County Alcohol Sales
WATKINSVILLE, Ga-Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. There will be two ordinances on the ballot that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to…
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2016 Election
Eric Hoskins
Political party affiliation: Libertarian Candidate running for Georgia Public Service Commission. Incumbent or Political Novice: Hoskins is the new kid on the block as he is battling incumbent Tim Echols. Experience: Hoskins is running for election for the first time. He is trying to unseat Tim Echols, who held the…
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2016 Election
Jim Barksdale
Political Part Affiliation: Democratic Candidate for the United States Senate. Incumbent of Political Office: Barksdale has not been incumbent in a U.S. government office as of yet. The 2016 Senate race is his first time running for U.S. political office. Experience: Barksdale held several executive positions before founding an investment…
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2016 Election
Sen. Johnny Isakson
Political Part Affiliation: Republican Candidate for the United States Senate. Incumbent of Political Office: Johnny Isakson was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, and began his tenure as a U.S. Senator in January 2005. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2010, and has remained incumbent since then. Experience:…
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2016 Election
Allen Buckley
Political Part Affiliation: Libertarian Candidate for the United States Senate. Incumbent of Political Novice: Allen Buckley is no stranger to political campaigns, but he has yet to hold office. He is a political novice currently serving as an attorney and CPA. Experience: As an attorney and CPA, Buckley ran as…
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2016 Election
Tim Echols
Political Part Affiliation: Republican Candidate running for Georgia Public Service Commission Incumbent of Political Novice: Incumbent representative since 2010 Experience: Echols is running for reelection for the Georgia Public Service Commission. Republicans have been in control since 1993. Major Platform Points: Echols is focus and always has been focused on…
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2016 Election
Christian Voters Weigh Options
On the eve of Election Day, many Christians aren’t happy with either of the presidential nominees. Reporter James Thompson spoke with a couple local pastors to get their thoughts on the contest.
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Police Department Becoming More Transparent with Community
If you call the Athens-Clarke County Police Department today during regular business hours, you can get your questions answered by Epifanio Rodriguez, the Public Information Officer. Up until recently, you might not have received that help. When R. Scott Freeman became Chief of Police in Athens-Clarke County in July of…
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2016 Election
Local Business Owners Weigh in on 2016 Election
Georgia was just ranked the best state in which to do business for the 4th year in a row. On Wednesday, Site Selection announced its annual rankings for the most “business-friendly” state. This makes the economy an even bigger election issue here. Many small businesses worry about the effects of the…