Coweta County Democratic Party

Welcome to the web site of the Coweta County, Georgia Democratic Party. Thanks to all who attended our last meeting!

Our regular monthly meeting is the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 am (come at 9:30 for breakfast) at Golden Corral on Bullsboro Drive near the freeway.

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COWETA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
P.O. Box 276
Newnan, Ga. 30264

e-mail: Secretary Sally Dean at ddean20964@aol.com

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Coweta County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting

Our next monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at THE GOLDEN CORRAL in Newnan, GA. Please join us at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast!

Executive Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 8 Lee Street, 6:30 p.m., Conference Room. Anyone interested in working to accomplish the goals of the Coweta County Democratic Party is invited to attend. We have several committees that need members at this time. If you would like more information, please contact Maggie Andregg at timberwalker@bellsouth.net.

11 candidates attend Democratic Party picnic

By Winston Skinner

The Times-Herald

Coweta Democrats gathered at Carl Miller Park on Saturday afternoon -- munching on grilled hot dogs and hearing from 11 candidates for a variety of offices.

Saturday's alfresco gathering was one of the last opportunities for candidates to lay out their platforms and ask for votes prior to Tuesday's primary elections. The event had elements of both a party and a political event.

A table of goodies for children included jump ropes, a large rubber ball, card games and bubble solution. Many youngsters chose to cool off in the sprinklers nearby.

In addition to the hot dogs, slaw and baked beans, there were two cakes featuring the Democratic donkey.

The local event was awash in secretary of state candidates. There are five Democrats seeking the post. Gail Buckner of Jonesboro and Angela Moore of Decatur took turns working the crowd and passing out cards with information for voters.

Gary Horlacher of Peachtree City arrived early and visited with people as they arrived at the picnic. Horlacher noted he began his campaign a year ago in Carrollton, lives in Fayette County and was making one of his last campaign stops in Newnan -- after visiting all 159 counties in the state.

Horlacher said he had enjoyed talking with voters across Georgia. Regardless of what happens Tuesday, he said, "I regret zero."

Michael Mills of Atlanta also brought his secretary of state campaign to the picnic -- leaving only Georganna Sinkfield of Atlanta unrepresented.

Dee Crouch, chairman of the Coweta County Democratic Party, welcomed the approximately 140 people attending. Candidates spoke to the crowd -- starting with Frank Saunders of Midland, who is running for the Third District Congressional seat now held by Lynn Westmoreland.

Saunders was followed by Carol Porter, who is seeking the lieutenant governor's post. Porter and her husband, DuBose, injected some energy into the election earlier this year when she qualified to run for lieutenant governor after drawing accolades while speaking on behalf of her husband, one of seven Democrats seeking the governorship.

Also present for the picnic were R.J. Hadley of Conyers, candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Johnny Isakson; Ken Hodges of Atlanta, candidate for attorney general; Joe Martin of Atlanta and Brian Westlake of Decatur, candidates for state school superintendent; and Terry Coleman of Eastman and Darryl Hicks of Fayetteville, candidates for labor commissioner.

Beth Farokhi, who is running for school superintendent, and Rob Teilhet, campaigning for attorney general, sent representatives to the event.

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PLEASE SEE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE DEMOCRATIC DONKEY ON OUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND FACTS PAGE

The Democratic Party has been so successful in improving our lives, that sometimes people forget what we have accomplished that makes life better.

• The Democratic Party members are the people who brought you a minimum wage and the promise of prevailing local wages, 8-hour workday in a safe environment, unemployment benefits, and workers compensation when things go wrong.

• The Democratic programs of the Federal Home Loan Program, Water Quality Act, and Rural Electrification Act brought ownership of a home with utilities within reach of most of us.

• Democrats awarded veterans G. I. student benefits, home loans, and health care they so richly deserve.

• Democrats created plans, such as Head Start, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Guaranteed Student Loan Program have helped us raise and educate our children.

• Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Securities and Exchange Act help us enjoy a secure old age.

• Democrats brought many of us our very right to vote in the Women’s Suffrage Amendment and Voting Rights Act of 1965.

We must continue to fight groups who are trying to destroy all of these benefits that we take for granted now.

A List of Democratic Accomplishments has been added to the Questions, Answers and Facts Page.