GEORGIA FOCUS: Obama, Veterans For Peace, NAACP, Groups and Events

With Bob Barr in the race for President as a Libertarian, Georgia is actually in play for Obama. Obama and McCain are currently neck and neck in the polls with Bob Barr getting 6%. As part of the Dean/Obama 50 state strategy, I urge a strong effort in Georgia this year. With that in mind I give you the Georgia for Obama Group. Join and participate! Register voters, give your time, make the effort.

In particular, here are some upcoming events: (more events here)

Voter Registration Blitz (Voter Registration Drive)

We are joining forces to create a Voter Registration Blitz at businesses and public places throughout the Atlanta area! We will be distributing voter registration forms, signs and instructions to local small businesses. After distribution, we will check in weekly to collect forms. This is a great way to get involved in your democracy at any time that’s convenient for you! Join the event and get started at any time! I will send you all the materials you need to get started and we can meet online or in person to discuss the ever-changing voter registration laws in Georgia. Then, on July 1, we'll meet downtown at the Obama Office on Peachtree and MLK to celebrate all the voters we will be registering together as well as further opportunities to volunteer!

Time: Tuesday, July 1 at 6:00 PM
Location:
Obama Office (Atlanta, GA)
Peachtree and MLK
Atlanta, GA 30303

Decatur for Obama General Election Kickoff (Organizing)

An organizational meeting of Decatur for Obama. We will discuss goals for the July 15th primary and the November presidential election, as well as signing up new supporters. Refreshments provided. Please rsvp and call us at 404-377-0735 if you have any questions.

Time: Tuesday, July 1 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 404-377-0735
Location:
Voila Market Cafe (Decatur, GA)
410-B West Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

Wednesday Wind Down at Centennial Park - Obama Team #3 (Voter Registration Drive)
Every Wednesday evening we'll register voters at this weekly concert. Meet by the Southern Company Amphitheater.
Time: Wednesday, July 2 at 5:30 PM
Contact Phone: 404.314.1845
Location:
Centennial Olympic Park (Atlanta, GA)

Dahlonega 4th of July Parade (Meeting)

Come join other NorthEast Georgians for Barak Obama and march an a group in the Dahlonega 4th of July Parade! We will march together thru the streets of Dahlonega carrying signs for Barak. Parade forms up at 12 and officially starts at 12:30. Then spend that rest of the day in Dahlonega for a "old fashioned" fourth! An informational table may also be organized for Barak in Hancock Park as a separate activity. Walk around the square to meet and greet folks for Barak.

Time: Friday, July 4 at 12:00 PM
Contact Phone: 706 867-9273
Location:
Dahlonega GA Public Square (Dahlonega, GA)
1 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Official Obama Campaign Voter Registration Drive (Voter Registration Drive)

Registering Voters and Signing Up Volunteers at the NewBirth Missionary Baptist Church Annual Family Fun Day on July 4TH 2008. Volunteers needed from 2.30-7.30pm.

Time: Friday, July 4 at 2:30 PM
Location:
Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church (Lithonia, GA)
6400 Woodrow Road
Lithonia, GA 30038

Newnan, GA July 4th Parade (Community Service)

If you're FIRED UP for Obama, come join our Coweta County Democrats as a group entry in Newnan's July 4th Parade! The only requirements are: wear your Obama gear, bring any rally signs and USA flags you might have, and wear comfortable shoes. You do not have to be a Coweta County resident. This is a perfect opportunity of high visibility for our campaign AND to hand out voter registration cards. We will gather at the Park located at the side of McKoon's on Jackson Street, which is about 3 blocks north of Court Square (time TBA). The parade route is through the Court Square and down LaGrange Street to Newnan High School, but you are not committed to the entire route if you are physically unable to do so. I will update the event notification with a specific time by July 1st so that you may plan accordingly. So bring a friend along, carpool and let's do this!

Time: Friday, July 4 at 4:00 PM
Location:
Downtown Newnan, GA (Newnan, GA)


Here are some other groups and events in Georgia:

Veterans for Peace, Atlanta has several vigils and rallies around Atlanta. Here is their weekly schedule. I urge you to join them if you can to show your support:

Tuesdays 12:45-1 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at Emory University , in front of Woodruff Library. For more information e-mail: thee.smith@emory. edu.

Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at CNN, Marietta and Centennial Olympic Park. For more information e-mail John.Zientowski@ turner.com

Fridays 12:00-1:00 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at Colony Square , corner of Peachtree and 14th Street . For more information, e-mail bobbiepaul@rp.cbeyond.com

Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at Marietta Square ( Cobb Court House). For more information e-mail cobbpeace@comcast.net

Saturdays
12:00-1:00
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at Dekalb Farmers Market At 3000 Ponce de Leon Avenue , Decatur For more information, Fro more information e-mail John.Zientowski@ turner.com

Sundays
12:15-1:00 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at the corner of MLK Drive and Washington Street (across from the state capitol). For more information, e-mail elogan@gsu.edu or peggyhendrix2000@yahoo.com.

12:00-12:30 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at 910 Ponce De Leon Ave NE ,Open Door Community. For more information contact Lauren Cogswell at lauren_cogswell@yahoo.com, 404-874-9652


Next let me highlight some NAACP groups:

The Cobb County NAACP monthly meetings are the first Monday of the month at the branch office at 6:30 p.m.

General membership meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, mostly at the office location but varies based on programs. Members are encouraged to attend these meetings. Join a committee today. Elections of officers are held in even years.

For more info contact the branch office: 605 B. Roswell St Marietta, GA 30061 770.425.5757 info_at_cobbnaacp.org

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, is the oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organization in the United States. The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States.

The NAACP is committed to achievement through non-violence and relies upon the press, the petition, the ballot and the courts, and is persistent in the use of legal and moral persuasion even in the face of overt and violent racial hostility.

Fayette County NAACP Branch General Membership Meeting:
2nd Saturday Each Month - 4:00 PM, Flat Rock AME Church

And if you want contact info for other NAACP branches in Georgia (mainly addresses), please go here.


Here are more groups and events in Georgia:

Lowndes County Democratic Party Annual BBQ
Start Time:
Jul 7 2008 - 6:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
306 N. St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA, 31601
United States

Lowndes County Democratic Party Annual Barbecue draws hundreds of Democratic activists from across south Georgia. Lowndes County Democratic Party headquarters is located at 1008 Slater Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. For more information, call LCDP HQ at 229-241-1694 or email lowndesdems_at_bellsouth.net or visit our website at http://campaignwindow.com/lowndescountydemocraticcommittee

Cobb County Young Democrats
Monthly Happy Hours on the first Fridays of every month and monthly Business Meetings on the third Tuesdays of every month. Both are great opportunities to meet fellow Cobb County Young Democrats and learn about the 2008 heated races taking place in Cobb County.

Happy Hours: BLACKBIRD, 114 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA, 31061 US
Contact: Christin Ivey, Christin_ivey@ecats.gcsu.edu,

Business Mettings: Little Azio Pizza and Pasta 1675 Cumberland Pkwy, Ivywalk Unit #415, Smyrna, GA, 30080 US
Contact: Alexandra O'Callaghan, alli@georgiayds.org,

Cherokee County Democratic Party Meeting
Third Monday of Every Month, 7 PM
Hot Springs Community Center
100 Hickory Circle
Holly Springs, GA
More info here.


Here are a couple of Democracy for America meetings in Georgia:

Decatur Meeting: First Wed. of every month, 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Location: ChocoLate Coffee, 2094 North Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA, 30033 US Contact: Susan Keith susan_at_georgiafordemocracy.org

The North Fulton/East Cobb Democracy for America: Second Tuesday of every month, 7:00 PM, sign up here to find out where and more details.

You can also sign up here to help organize a Georgia for Democracy group in your area.


Drinking Liberally is a grassroots social organizations for people who like to meet fellow liberals over a good beer. Here are the Drinking Liberally chapters in Georgia:

Atlanta, Georgia
* Every Thursday, 8:00 pm onward
* Thinking Man's Tavern, 537 W Howard Ave, Decatur
* Hosted by Erin Abrahams, atlanta (at) drinkingliberally.org

Dunwoody
* First and third Wednesday of each month (next meeting January 2), 7:00 pm onward
* Ye Olde Dunwoody Tavern, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (map)
* Hosted by Hillary Meister, dunwoody (at) drinkingliberally.org

Augusta, Georgia
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Helga's Lounge, 2015 Central Ave
* Hosted by Margie Hobbins, augusta (at) drinkingliberally.org

Savannah, Georgia
* First and third Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Crystal Beer Parlor, 301 W Jones St (corner of west jones and jefferson)
* lots of parking
* Hosted by John Mattingly, Victor Fishman and McKay Schwalbach, savannah (at) drinkingliberally.org