Come to one of our monthly meetings, join us on Facebook or use our contact form
Meetings 3rd Monday of the month at the covered pavilion across from the Senior Center. Parking in back of the senior center
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS...
WE FIGHT FOR:
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dottie Harris, Chair
Jim Fitzgerald, Vice Chair Advertising Emily Biagianti, Vice Chair- Social Media
Lynda Armona, Treasure
Julie Spierings, Secretary
Continuing the Good Work thru this upcoming Term:
Michelle Maloney, Good News Brigade Nelson Thomas, Representative to the State Committee
Kristie Shirkey, Voter Protection Liaison
Doreen Sasso, Hospitality
Fred Elias, Hospitality
Louise Hammerl, Website
UNION CNTY NEWS:
For UpToDate information on Union County, go to:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
The County Commissioner and the City Council hold regular meetings as follows:
County:
Third Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Blairsville:
First Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Did you know Union County Georgia Government has a Facebook page?
Have questions or want information? Message them on their Facebook page OR go to their website:
www.unioncountyga.gov
DID YOU KNOW………There has been a lot of legislation introduced over the last few years to restrict voters access to casting ballots by mail and other restrictions. The Voting Rights Lab tracks these bills for us. It's a great tool for keeping up to date with legislation related to voting. Please consider signing up for emails from them.
https://tracker.votingrightslab.org/
GOOD TO KNOW:
US Government Switchboard:
202-224-3121
Use the 5 calls app which can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store or Google Play or on its website: www.5calls.org
GOVERNOR KEMP
206 Washington Street
Suite 203, State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-656-1176
ATTORNEY GENERAL CHRIS CARR
404-458-3600
https://law.georgia.gov/contact-us
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
430 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET SE #3
WASHINGTON DC 20003
202-863-8000
KEN MARTIN, NEW DNC CHAIR
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. NW
8TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON, DC 20001-2621
PHONE: 202-728-5500
FAX: 888-875-2887
NATIONAL MEDIA – TELL THEM TO STOP SANE-WASHING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Msnbc.digital.editors@nbcuni.com
212-664-4444
CNN
404-827-1700
ABC News
Walt Disney Co
818-460-7477
NBC News
855-622-8433
CBS News
Support.cbsnews@cbsinteractive.com
888-274-5343
PUBLIC RADIO AND TV
NPR
111 North Capitol Street NE
Washington DC 20000
PBS
Local Media
Cox Media Group
WSB in Atlanta (ABC affiliate)
Click on 3 lines in upper right corner, then “contact us”
Tegna Media
NBC affiliate
703-873-6600
Morris Multimedia Corp
WDEF (CBS affiliate)
912-233-1281
Stay up-to-date:
NEWSLETTERS & LINKS
Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to put the news in context . Use this link to read her newsletters:
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
Also check out Robert Reich for current information
https://robertreich.substack.com/
Leading the fight to protect voting rights.
POWER THE VOTE
This is an organization that wants to fund voter protection teams year round in GA in order to proactively change the political landscape in our favor.
Please consider donating (link posted below) to this organization to get out Blue votes.
Progressive activists like the New Georgia Project Action Fund called the voter roll cleanup a "purge" and "voter suppression."
"Voting is a right," said Kendra Cotton, the group's CEO. "If someone chooses not to use it, that doesn’t mean they lose it."
Check your status. Don't take anything for granted.
Check with Union County Board of Registrar's office to check your voting status or go to
For more voting information go to: https://www.vote.org/
PROBLEMS WITH VOTING??
CALL VOTER HOTLINE
866-687-8683
Per Georgia law, people who don't vote in two consecutive general elections and don't update their registration status are assigned "inactive" status.
JUST INFORMATION:
State Contacts:
Jon Burns, Speaker of the House
PH: 404-66-5020
Fax: 404-656-5644
Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9th)
Washington DC Office
521 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-9893
Fax: (202) 226-1224
https://clyde.house.gov/contact
To follow GA State Bills
You must register for the free option.
Our State Representatives
State Representative
Stan Gunter (R-8th)
Capitol Address
132 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-5125
State Senator:
Steve Gooch
Capitol Office
236 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-9221
Fax: (404) 651-6768
IMPORTANT LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES:
City of Blairsville City Hall
706-745-2000
City of Blairsville Police
706-835-1692
Union Cnty Sheriff
706-439-6066
Union Cnty Government
706-439-6000
Union Cnty Building Dept
706-439-6069
Union Cnty Tax Collector
706-439-6018
UTILITIES
City of Blairsville Water
706-745-2000
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (Electric)
800-292-6456
AND REMEMBER
Democrats are growing in Union County, GA Let's become as powerful as we can in 2025 preparing hard for 2026 elections.
Get involved...We can do this...
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF GEORGIA PLATFORM GUIDING PRINCIPLES
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS BELIEVE :
1. The American Dream of opportunity for all should guide government policies at all levels.
2. The good decisions by our government promote economic security for all Georgians.
3. The creation of good jobs for all Georgians is our top priority.
4. All students should have access to a high-quality public education.
5. The access to quality, affordable healthcare is a basic, human right.
6. It is our responsibility to leave our children and grandchildren an earth that is safe and livable for future generations.
7. All our citizens have the right to safety and security. 8. A fundamental role of government is to provide for the national security.
9. Every citizen has a right to equal and impartial justice under the law.
10. It is a privilege to serve in elected office, and all who serve should be held to the highest ethical standards.
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Think about this:
Who you elect affects
Your life – Your choices – Your Values
DEMOCRATS
Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Environmental stewardship
Responsible Gun Ownership
Deficit Reduction
Medicaid Expansion
Protecting Voters’ rights
Diversity and Inclusion
Freedoms to read any book
REPUBLICANS
Controlling your personal choices
Fewer regulations that keep us safe
Tax Relief for Wealthy & Business
Exclusivity
Limiting access to healthcare
Control voter rights/ballot access
Advocate censorship
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COMING UP:
April 5th, Hands Off Saturday, in Gainesville
April 13th, Quad Counties Get Together at Meeks Park, Pavilion #3 (close to ball fields on lower level) – June Krise, chair of 9th Congressional District Democrats, will be speaking, so be sure to come to this event!
April 16th – Legislative Update Breakfast with Steve Gooch and Stan Gunter at the Community Center, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $20 and I will find out this week if I can buy more tickets thru our COC membership
