Bettye... This is a copy of the press release I will send to the Pickens Progress
tomorrow night.  It will be published this coming Thursday. You have an "Advance" copy.  The website looks great.   Gus
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PICKENS COUNTY GOP TAPPED TO HOST 10TH DISTRICT

REPUBLICAN PICNIC

            The leadership of the 10th Republican District, which is

comprised of 15 counties, has again selected Pickens

County to host its annual picnic.  The event will be held in the

air conditioned rain proof Chamber of Commerce Building in

Newton Park, on Saturday, August 6th, from 11:00 A.M. to

2:00 P.M.  All residents are invited.

            Mary Ellen Childree, Vice Chairman of the 10th

District Republican Party said, "The Pickens County  GOP

was chosen to hold this event because it has consistently

demonstrated the ability to draw large crowds and Republican

candidates and office holders from all areas of the state.

This year's invitees include U.S. Senators Chambliss and

Isakson, Congressman Nathan Deal, Governor Perdue and all

state-wide office holders.  Additionally, Sen. Casey Cagle,

Ralph Reed and Senator Bill Stephens, announced 2006

candidates for Lt. Governor and Secretary of State respectively,

have been invited, as have the candidates for Agriculture

Commissioner, Attorney General and P.S.C. Commissioner."

            Lurline Argo, local GOP Chairman said, "We are honored

to have been chosen to hold this event again.  Its popularity

continues to grow as attendance has averaged over 150 people

over the past few years.  In addition to the federal office holders

and state-wide elected officials and candidates, State Sen.

Chip Pearson and State Rep. Tom Graves, who both

represent Pickens County, and all nine Republicans who

hold local office have been invited."

            The picnic will feature brief presentations by the

candidates and office holders and the opportunity for

residents to speak with them on a one to one basis.  The

tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids and no charge for

children 6 years old  and younger and includes Bar-B-Q,

soft drinks and live Country Music.  You can purchase your

tickets by mailing a check, made payable to the 10th District

Republican Party, to PO Box 578, Jasper, Georgia, 30143, or

simply pay at the door.

            Anyone who would like more information on the

Pickens County GOP can call Mrs. Argo at 706-692-1193,

visit the local Republican website at pickensgop.org , or send

an e-mail to info@pickensgop.org .

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Submitted by Gus Pries, Vice Chairman, Pickens County republican Party,
706-692-3408, priesgus@cs.com