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Pickens County Democratic Party

Pickens County, Georgia

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Contact us, the members of your Pickens County Democratic Committee, with your comments and ideas.
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SEEKING LOCAL CANDIDATES

     It seems early, but the 2012 election is closer than you think. Locally, in Pickens County, there are many partisan elections for which the Pickens County Democratic Committee is looking to recruit—and/or assist—candidates on the Democratic slate in Pickens County.
     The County Commission Chair and two Commissioners, two posts on the Pickens Board of Education, Coroner, Clerk of Superior Court, Magistrate Court Judge, Sheriff, as well as District Attorney, Georgia House representative, and other state constitutional and federal positions.
     If you're interested, email the PCDC at candidaterecruitment@pickensdemocrats.org.

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Pickens County
CARES
Community Assistance Resources and
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Please donate through the C.A.R.E.S. Website (www.pickenscares.org) or by check made out to CARES, Inc., P.O. Box 1342, Jasper, GA 30143. You also may take food donations by their facility (directions). For more information, call (706) 253-4777.

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Social Security: Materials from AARP
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"Health Reform Implementation Timeline." The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Remarks to Fannin County Democrats
November 9, 2010
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The Economy

Changes in U.S. Employment
Updated Sept. 6, 2011

"Aughts were a lost decade for U.S. economy, workers." Jan. 2, 2010
   "There has been zero net job creation since December 1999. No previous decade going back to the 1940s had job growth of less than 20 percent. Economic output rose at its slowest rate of any decade since the 1930s as well."

Federal Debt/Surplus History



After passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, see how and where your tax dollars are spent.

MYTHS on the Recovery Act!

"Economic Stimulus: What's in It for You?" AARP Bulletin, March 2009, p. 3.


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Pickens County Progress (weekly; includes news of local governments)
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Meetings and Events

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, 9:00 p.m. - President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. Social gathering instead of a business meeting. Location and time TBA.

Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2012 - Presidential Preference Primary

Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites, Hwy. 515 at Philadelphia Rd., Jasper (additional map, Microtel at "B").

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012 - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. Social gathering instead of a business meeting. Location and time TBA.

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 9th District delegate selection caucus

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites, Hwy. 515 at Philadelphia Rd., Jasper (additional map, Microtel at "B").

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. Social gathering instead of a business meeting. Location and time TBA.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites, Hwy. 515 at Philadelphia Rd., Jasper (additional map, Microtel at "B").

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - General Primary/Non-Partisan

Aug. 1 - Sept. 14 - Period for election of PCDC

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. Social gathering instead of a business meeting. Location and time TBA.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 - General Primary/Non-Partisan Run-off

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites, Hwy. 515 at Philadelphia Rd., Jasper (additional map, Microtel at "B").

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. Social gathering instead of a business meeting. Location and time TBA.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 - General Election

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Pickens County Democratic Party monthly meeting. LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites, Hwy. 515 at Philadelphia Rd., Jasper (additional map, Microtel at "B").

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 - General Election Runoff

Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 - Deadline for PCDC officer election

Paid for and authorized by the Pickens County Democratic Committee, P.O. Box 1634, Jasper, GA 30143. David Robinson, Chairman; Tom Kramer, 1st Vice-Chair; Marty Aldridge, 2nd Vice-Chair; Roberta Sarchet, Secretary. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

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Updated 1/23/2012