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Georgia Democrats’ LGBT Caucus Welcomes the Obama Campaign

By Georgia Democrat On February 20, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats

Georgia – The LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Georgia will welcome key members of the national party and the Obama campaign to discuss the crucial role that the gay community will have in the 2012 elections.

Brian Bond, DNC Director of Constituency Outreach, and Jamie Citron, Obama For America LGBT Vote Coordinator and LGBT Finance Director, [...]

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GA House Democratic Caucus Stands for Local Control, and AGAINST HR 1162

By Georgia Democrat On February 16, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats

State House Democrats stand against  HR 1162 and  promote HR 1335, a Constitutional Amendment aimed at creating an alternate authorizer for charter schools without damaging Georgia’s public school system.

It is important that we stand together for local control and public education. This is the OFFICIAL position of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus.

We must [...]

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Georgia “Truth Teams” will combat the GOP

By Georgia Democrat On February 14, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats, Georgia Republicans, National Democrats

The Democratic Party of Georgia, in conjunction with Obama for America, will promote the President’s achievements, respond to attacks on his record and hold the Republican nominee accountable.

To further these goals, we announce the Truth Team, a new national effort to reach two million grassroots supporters and over 30,000 Georgians. Be a part of [...]

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Georgia Democrats Succeed at Social Media

By Georgia Democrat On February 9, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats

Since January 1, 2012, the Democratic Party of Georgia has placed significant emphasis on expanding its non-traditional media.  Based on this plan, implemented by Communications Director Eric Gray, the party has reached a number of milestones in the first quarter of 2012.

In the past seven weeks alone, the DPG Twitter account has grown more [...]

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New DPG Savannah Office Promises ‘Future Political Success’

By Georgia Democrat On February 2, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats

Savannah – Saturday’s grand opening of the Democratic Party of Georgia office in Savannah promises to bring future political success to southern and eastern Georgia. Lawmakers including Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC), Mayor Edna Jackson, Councilman John Hall, State Senator Lester Jackson and State Representatives Bob Bryant, Craig Gordon,  Mickey Stephens and Al Williams will be on hand [...]

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Mike Berlon in the AJC: “Georgia deserves better”

By Georgia Democrat On January 29, 2012 · In DPG in the News

Below is Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon’s Op-Ed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution printed January 29, 2012.

Georgia faces significant challenges, but not one is more important than our job crisis.

We’ve lost more than 300,000 jobs, third-highest in the nation, since the beginning of the Great Recession. Georgia has one [...]

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Chairman Mike Berlon on Hearing to Address President Obama’s Inclusion on the Georgia Presidential Primary Ballot

By Georgia Democrat On January 25, 2012 · In Georgia Republicans

Georgia –Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon releases the following statement on tomorrow’s administrative hearing to address President Obama’s inclusion on the Georgia Presidential primary ballot:

“Several lawsuits were recently filed against President Obama questioning whether he is an American citizen in an attempt to remove him from the Georgia primary ballot.  Despite the [...]

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Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon on the President’s State of the Union Address

By Georgia Democrat On January 25, 2012 · In National Democrats

Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon releases the following statement on last night’s State of the Union Address:

“President Obama’s State of the Union address reminded us of why the American people chose him as our leader. His blueprint for a job-creating economy that is built to last – one built on American manufacturing, American energy, [...]

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Democratic Party of Georgia’s Statement on Release of Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns

By Georgia Democrat On January 25, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats

Georgia – Today, after years of resistance, Mitt Romney has released limited information about his finances.  In response, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Mike Berlon released the following statement:

“Mitt Romney has spent years refusing to release his tax returns – and though he finally agreed to do so today, he offered [...]

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‘Georgia Deserves Better’ Rally, January 28, 2012

By Georgia Democrat On January 17, 2012 · In Georgia Democrats, Party News

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      • Oconee County Democrats Monthly Meeting

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        Location: Oconee Co. Government Annex, two miles south of Watkinsville on Hwy. 15

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        Location: New Day Worship Center, 37 County Farm Road Extension, Toccoa

        Description: Sponsored by the Democratic Committees of Lumpkin, Stephens, Rabun, White, Franklin, Hart and Habersham Counties.

        This forum will discuss issues of diversity in employment, education, immigration, housing, and voter registration with possible solutions and best practices.

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        Pastor Antonio Jones of Unity Fellowship Church, Atlanta
        Louis Elrod, President of the Young Democrats of Georgia
        Betty Couvertier, Community Activist and Radio Broadcaster of LGBT.

        The event is free and open to all progressive thinking voters of north Georgia. A social time with light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm followed at 6:45 by the panel discussion based upon written questions submitted to a question review group for appropriateness of the question subject. Questions may also be submitted to negaprogressiveforum@gmail.com

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