Democrats Thank Volunteers in 2025 Elections

 

Towns County Democrats recognized those who helped with Contest Every Race (CER) efforts in 2025 with a special "We Love Volunteers" cake at the Democrats' annual holiday party.  From left are a few of the group's volunteers: Ginger England, Andrea Brannen, CER Coordinator Charlotte Sleczkowski, Bob Sleczkowski, and Trish Hull.  CER is a movement to ensure that every public office -- local, state, and national -- across the United States is contested.  Its mission is to strengthen democracy by empowering individuals to run for office.

Democrats Donate to Food Bank

 

JoAnne Wood, Towns County Food Pantry coordinator, accepts a check for $450 from Towns County Democrats presented Dec. 22 by David Plunkett, Towns County Democrats chair.  Towns County Democrats also donated canned food and other food staples collected at their annual holiday party.  These donations follow food and $2,080 in donations prior to Thanksgiving.

Towns County Democrats Donate to Food Pantry

Towns County Democrats Nov. 24, 2025, donated $2,080 and several types of canned goods and food staples - including pet food - to the Towns County Food Pantry to provide meals for local families at Thanksgiving.  Presenting the check to JoAnne Wood, Food Pantry Coordinator, second from left, are: from left Tammy Bates, TC Democrats vice chair; Charlotte Sleczkowsky, TC Democrats project leader and immediate past chair; and David Plunkett, TC Democrats chair.

Family Connections Coordinator Addresses Towns Democrats

 Karen Nicholson of Towns County Family Connection was guest speaker at the Nov. 13, 2025, meeting of the Towns County Democrats along with Angela Hunnicut. 

As youth coordinator, Nicholson facilitates the Family Connection mentor program.  The program connects members of the Towns County community with local students who could benefit from a caring advisory relationship.

The commitment of being a mentor requires one hour each week from late August until early May.  The ages of students - who participate with their parents' permission - range from kindergarten to high school.

All volunteers must pass a background check, including fingerprinting for which Family Connection pays.

Towns Countians interested in serving as mentors should contact Nicholson at (706) 896-4131, extension 1235, or knicholson@townscountyschools.org.

Towns Democrats Cleanup the Shoreline

 

Towns County Democrats were among 61 volunteers who participated in the 15th annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup Nov. 1, 2025.  The volunteers collected 1,580 pounds of trash.  From left are David Best, Jennie Grosslight, Ginger England, Charlotte Sleczkowski, Suzanne Carter, Bob Sleczkowski, Dick Aunspaugh, Tammy Bates, and Laura Anderson.

Democrats Call for Election Board Chair's Resignation Over Vile Facebook Post

 Dear Editor,

Following the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah social media exploded with false speculation, sometimes accompanied with explicit or implied threats, that the shooter had to be politically aligned with Democrats.  These untrue posts made many in our community fearful for their safety.

That is why it is so reprehensible to see a county official post a screed on Facebook charging Democrats with responsibility for Mr. Kirk’s murder.  In fact, details following Tyler Robinson’s arrest suggest he was influenced mainly by personal grudges and had no affiliation with any political party.

We have seen in other countries how these kinds of false and malicious accusations when spread over social media accomplish one thing: further violence.

That the county official in this case is Steven Harper, chair of the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration, makes the post even more troubling.  He is under oath to administer his office “at all times” with impartiality and judgement, neither of which are evidenced in his post.

It is unacceptable for the election board’s chair to make this kind of rash, unfounded, and inflammatory accusation that may serve to incite violence and be used to intimidate voters from going to the polls.  More to the point, a person who publishes false accusations and veiled threats against the community has no business being in public office serving that community.

Mr. Harper must resign.

David W. Plunkett, Chair
Towns County Democrats

Democrats Talk to Young Harris Students at Resource Fair

Talking to Young Harris Students About the Towns County Democratic Party

Towns County Democrats tell visitors and students to the Young Harris College's Community Resource Fair about the Democratic Party and its activities in Towns County on Aug. 21.  Students were encouraged to register and vote in the Nov. 4 Public Service Commission election.  Many students expressed interest in the upcoming protest in Young Harris on Sept. 13 at noon, according to Tammy Bates, TCD vice chair, who is pictured talking to a couple who stopped at the booth.  "We hope to have younger faces present at our monthly protests, she said.  This is the third year Towns County Democrats have participated in the Resource Fair.