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Clint Smith, Dawson GOP Chairman

DAWSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
PO BOX 712
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534-0014

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Website: www.dawsongop.org

June 1, 2008 - Contact Clint Smith 678-316-8863
For Immediate Release:

Dawson County Republican Party Forum a Success

On Tuesday, May 27, the Dawson County Republican Party held a forum for the candidates for the Board of Commissioner seats 2 and 4.

The candidates for District 2 are James Swafford and Terri Tragesser

The candidates for District 4 are Julie Hughes Nix and Thayer Spencer.

The overflow audience heard the candidates share their views on balancing the growth in Dawson County with quality of life; ways to promote a good working relationship with the City of Dawsonville; the proposed new courthouse; and other budgetary issues.

“Our Republican candidates are well informed and prepared to lead,” Chairman Clint Smith said.

Public Service Commissioner Doug Everett discussed his first six years in office and his current re-election campaign. Everett and Clint Smith served together in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Chairman Smith presented Mary Bob Fox, member of the Board of Directors of the Dawson County Arts Council, with a financial contribution of $500 in appreciation of the Board’s hospitality in offering the Bowen Center for the Arts to the Dawson County GOP for its new meeting venue. The contribution also serves as a way for the Dawson County Republican Party to support local artists and programs.

Chairman Smith stressed the urgency of Republican activists to enthusiastically support Senator John McCain and his bid for the White House because the Democrat candidates are frightening choices. “The election in November is very, very important in determining the direction of our nation,” Smith said.

The next meeting of the Dawson County Republican Party will be held on Tuesday, June 17^th at 7:00 pm at the Bowen Center for the Arts. The program will include a forum featuring the candidates for Chief Magistrate Judge and Probate Judge. For additional information, contact Chairman Clint Smith at clsmith@clintsmith.org or 678-316-8863.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

This Month’s Meeting of the Dawson County Republican Party has been RESCHEDULED for TUESDAY, MAY 27TH at 7:00 p.m. at the Bowen Arts Center – 334 Highway 9 North in Dawsonville.

And will feature:
DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CANDIDATE FORUM

· District 2 – Terri Tragesser, James Swafford

· District 4 – Julie Hughes Nix, Kurt Krattinger, and Thayer Spencer

Please come and hear the Republican candidates share their vision for Dawson County.
For additional information, contact Dawson County Republican Party Chairman Clint Smith at clsmith@clintsmith.org or 678-316-8863.

DAWSON COUNTY

CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR GENERAL PRIMARY

JULY 15, 2008

OFFICE:	REPUBLICAN	DEMOCRATIC
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT	JENNIFER BURT (Incumbent __________________________________________ HENRY YOUNG
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT	BECKY V. MCCORD (Incumbent)
SHERIFF	BILLY CARLISLE (Incumbent)
TAX COMMISSIONER	LINDA G. TOWNLEY (Incumbent)
SURVEYOR	FREDERICK C. YOUNGMAN (Incumbent)
CORONER
CHIEF MAGISTRATE	DAN PICHON
CHIEF MAGISTRATE	LISA A. THURMOND _________________________________________ MARSHA FREEMAN WALLER

OFFICE:	REPUBLICAN	DEMOCRATIC
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CHAIRMAN	MIKE BERG (Incumbent)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 2	TERRI TRAGESSER (Incumbent)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 2	JAMES C. SWAFFORD
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 4	JULIE HUGHES NIX (Incumbent)
	KURT KRATTINGER
	THAYER SPENCER
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1	DORIS N. COOK (Incumbent)
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 2	ELAINE WILSON (Incumbent)
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 4	ROGER D. SLATON (Incumbent)

05/05/2008

State Senator, District 51

	Chip Pearson (Incumbent) P.O. Box 38 Dawsonville, GA 30534 E-Mail: chip@team51.org	Party: Republican Age: 47 Occupation: Businessman Website: www.team51.org

State Representative, District 9

	Amos Amerson (Incumbent) 689 North Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 E-Mail: hamerson@windstream.net	Party: Republican Age: 73 Occupation: Retired Website: www.amosamerson.com

	Steve Gooch 177 Yahoola Shoals Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533 E-Mail: sgooch@alltel.net	Party: Republican Age: 41 Occupation: Businessman

State Representative, District 7

David Ralston (Incumbent)
P. O. Box 1196
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
E-Mail: dralston1@etcmail.com

Party: Republican
Age: 54
Occupation: Attorney

August 21, 2007 Meeting
Dawson GOP website: www.dawsongop.org

DOT CHAIRMAN TO BE MAIN SPEAKER AT AUGUST DAWSON CO. GOP MEETING

Mike Evans, Chairman of the Board of the Georgia Department of Transportation, will be the featured
speaker at the next meeting of the Dawson County Republican Party. A resident of Cumming, Evans served many years in the Georgia House of Representative. He was Chairman of the House Republican Caucus for most of his tenure.

Mike Evans will speak about state, regional, and local transportation issues and projects.

“Transportation issues impact our quality of life, prosperity, and commerce,” Dawson County Republican Party Chairman Clint Smith said. “Chairman Evans’comments will be of great significance to the community.”

All citizens are invited to attend. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, August 21^st at 7:30 pm at the Dawson County Public Library on Allen St in Dawsonville.

Contact Clint Smith at 678-316-8863 for additional information

Left: District Chairman Kevin Harris at Dawson GOP Meeting on 6/19/07 with Sue Everhart, Chairman Clint Smith and Sen. Chip Pearson. Sue Everhart, the newly elected Chairman of the GA GOP was the featured speaker of the evening. Over 30 people attended this meeting at the Dawson County Library in Dawsonville.

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