Author: Juliana

  • Happy Atlanta Pride Week!

    It’s that time again, 41 years and counting! The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community and allies of Atlanta invite you to join us at several events this week, and throughout the weekend celebrating Pride. Wednesday, October 5 What: Democratic Party of Georgia’s LBGT Caucus invites you to a meet and greet event with wine and…

  • Macon Run-Off Results

    Mayor: Unofficial Final tally Ellis 9,770 Reichert 10,307 Congratulations Mayor Reichert Special Senate Election 71% of the precincts reporting: Lucas 8,549 Paris 10,333 Congratulations Senator Elect Miriam Paris. I hope that all the bad blood, name calling and nasty mailers can now take a rest till at least next spring. UPDATE: From Macon.com Paris defeats Lucas…

  • Oh dear, I never can tell when the MDJ is joking

    I’ve got several legislators on a “Google News Alert” and sometimes the strangest things arrive in in my inbox. This morning I  have an alert about Matt Dollar, my representative in Cobb. Which is interesting since I almost never get anything about him. He’s one elected official who manages to stay completely off the radar.…

  • Congressman John Lewis hosts a Voting Rights panel discussion-Monday Evening

    What: Panel Discussion/Forum Topic: “Redistricting and the Continued Relevance of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act” When: Monday, August 8, 2011  Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Where: Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church  407 Auburn Ave. Atlanta, Ga. 30312.

  • Open Thread

    I hope to see you all at the Democratic Party of Georgia Cook Out tomorrow, it’s at the new HQ on the chic Westside. If you are not in metro, the rest of the state is cooking up some good times too. Check out the full list of activities here. If you haven’t read this…

  • Events, Events, Events!

    I don’t recall an August so full of events that didn’t include a election run off! Tonight, our friends at Red Clay Democrats have this event for your pleasure: Come join us and fellowship with other like minded Red Clays at Manuel’s Tavern on North Highland on Tuesday August 2, 2011. The Happy Hour will…