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Entries from March 2010

What Lies Ahead for 2010

December 28th, 2009 · No Comments

By: State Senator Earl “Buddy” Carter
   In less than two weeks, the 2010 Georgia State Legislature will be in session. 
     As called for in the state constitution, the session begins on the second Monday of January and runs for 40 days.  Because of committee meetings, breaks, negotiations, etc, the typical session lasts until the […]

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Carl Smith for Congress Names Peggy Lee Mowers Finance Manager

December 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Tuesday 15 January 2009

Carl Smith for Congress today announced the addition of Peggy Lee Mowers as the campaign’s new Finance Director. Mowers brings a quarter-century of congressional and governmental experience to Smith’s team, most recently as a senior aide and advisor to longtime and popular south Georgia Republican Congressman Jack Kingston.

Campaign Manager Robin Wheeler said: “The addition […]

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Tags: Candidate for Congress · Republican · Savannah Campaign Announcements · Savannah Candidates

Save The Date

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

 You’re Invited to
SAVE the DATE
 
FOR A FUNDRAISER FOR THE EXPECTED INCOMING SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
State Rep. David Ralston
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010
6:00 - 8:00PM
AT
1201 WEST PEACHTREE STREET, 49TH FLOOR - ATLANTA
HOSTED BY: LAURA GOSS AND DAVID SIMONS
SUGGESTED DONATION: $1,000
 
For more information, contact Ashley Jones at 770-842-5935 or ajones@simonspoliticalgroup.com
 
Political contributions are not tax deductible.
 
Paid for by Ralston […]

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Wood Pledges to Challenge Constitutionality of Healthcare Reform

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Former United State Attorney Max Wood, a Republican candidate for Georgia Attorney General, pledged today that he will use every bit of authority available as Attorney General to challenge the constitutionality of the so-called Patients Protection and Affordable Care Act, also referred to as the Healthcare Reform Act, currently making its way through Congress.
 
“This is […]

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Tags: Republican

Reception for Rep. Roger Lane

December 14th, 2009 · No Comments

You Are Cordially Invited to a Reception Honoring
State Rep. Roger Lane
Chairman, Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment
Wednesday, December 18th, 2009
5:00-7:00pm
Joia Restaurant
1100 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta
Suggested Donation: $250
RSVP: 1-912-232-4944
 

 

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CARL SMITH CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER - BBQ & SHOOTING - DEC 12th

December 8th, 2009 · No Comments

CARL SMITH FOR CONGRESS – US 12TH DISTRICT
CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER - BBQ & SHOOTING
DECEMBER 12, 2009
FOREST CITY GUN CLUB, SAVANNAH, GA
SCHEDULE & TIMES:
Shooting & Socializing: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Served: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
COST:
Lunch: $25 per person
(Chuck Stein’s Famous BBQ, Brunswick Stew, Slaw, Beans and Tea)
Shooting: $10 per person, per round
(Includes individual entry for […]

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Tags: Candidate for Congress · Savannah Candidates · Uncategorized

2nd Saturday Breakfast

December 7th, 2009 · No Comments

2nd Saturday Breakfast
 
*CCRP Headquarters*
11 East 73rd Street (behind the Globe between White Bluff and Abercorn)
 
The Speaker will be 
Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar,
Garrison Commander, HAAF

SATURDAY, Dec. 12
8:30 A.M.
 
Breakfast Cost - $10.00 per person (please bring exact change)
The Breakfast will be catered by Vincenzo’s
 
FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: 
CALL PARTY HEADQUARTERS by 12N the *Thursday* before the breakfast- 912-927-8440
(please don’t respond by email)
 
If […]

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Fundraiser for Eric Johnson

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Let’s show the rest of the state that the next Governor will be Savannah’s own Eric Johnson!
An Important Message from
Campaign Chairman Steve Green
Show Your Support for
Senator Eric Johnson
in His Efforts to Become Our Next Governor
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
5:30- 7:30pm at The Mulberry Inn
601 East Bay Street, Savannah
Honorary Chairmen
Senate President Pro-Tem Tommie Williams
Senator Jack Hill
Senator Buddy […]

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Fundraiser for Senator Lester Jackson

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Date:  Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Location: 191 Club in Atlanta
Time: 5-7 pm

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Attorney General Candidate Max Wood identifies top three initiatives if elected to office

December 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Attorney General Candidate Max Wood identifies top three initiatives if elected to office
Platform includes proposed Solicitor General, Satellite Offices, and Statewide Grand Jury
 
(Macon, GA – Dec. 1st, 2009)  While celebrating his 50th birthday among family and friends last Sunday, Max Wood – the former United States Attorney and a Republican candidate for state Attorney […]

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