Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey Addresses North Georgia Democrats

 

North Georgia Democrats Here About Plans for Winning Georgia Elections in 2026 

State Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey spoke to the Quad County Coalition Sunday, June 22, at Meeks Park in Blairsville about changes coming in the way the State Party supports candidates.  Among the changes he announced are better access to databases of supporters, a new issues research program to help focus candidates on Democratic strengths and Republican vulnerabilities as they campaign, and a statewide effort to elect Democrats by challenging Republicans in marginal races.  The Coalition of Democrats in Gilmer, Fannin, Union, and Towns counties also heard from 9th District U.S. Congressional candidate Nick Alex and State Senate District 51 candidate Gary St. Lawrence.  

North Georgia Democrats Show Support for Sen. Jon Ossoff

 

North Georgia Democrats Let Sen. Jon Ossoff Know He is Welcome Here

Democrats from Gilmer, Fannin, Union, and Towns counties put out the welcome mat for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to come visit Northeast Georgia.  The Senator will be running for reelection in 2026 and North Georgia is ready to help him win another 6-year term.  Gathering for the second Quad County Coalition, local Democrats heard from candidates for state and federal offices June 22, at Meeks Park.  Also State Party Chair Charlie Bailey addressed the crowd assuring them the State Party is working to see that candidates are supported in Georgia's rural counties.

Towns County Democrats March in No Kings Demonstration

 

Towns County Democrats marched Saturday, June 14, in Hayesville, NC, at the "No Kings" demonstration to show their support for democracy and the rule of law in the United States.  An estimated 640 Georgia and North Carolina citizens joined the march. No Kings marches around the country are estimated to have attracted over 10 million people protesting the lawless actions of the Trump administration.  Pictured, from left, are Charlotte Sleczkowski, Suzanne Carter, Meredith Legg-Grady and Sven Legg-Grady, Elaine Roberts and Tammy Bates.

David Best to address Towns County Democrats

David Best

Local environmentalist David Best of MountainTrue will address the Towns County Democrats at their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 12.   The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Towns County Senior Center.

Best describes himself as "an amateur environmentalist  — not a trained specialist — who cares deeply about the natural world around us and the need to preserve it."  Given the current situation concerning the Lake Chatuge dam, Best will focus his presentation on the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans to draw down Lake Chatuge for spillway repairs.

A resident of Towns County for more than 10 years and a Towns County vacationer for more than 20, Best sits on the advisory council for the western district of MountainTrue.  MountainTrue's western region, headquartered in Murphy, NC, serves communities in the Hiwassee, Nottely, Little Tennessee, and Savannah river watersheds, including Towns and Union counties. Best also sits on the board of the Towns County Civic Association and is a master gardener. 

As an environmental activist, Best for more than 50 years has been a member and participant in several environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, and the National Resources Defense Council.