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.

Here are some Obama groups in Georgia:

Georgia Students for Barack Obama: Statewide, click on link to find the contact at your university

Georgians for Obama: Atlanta

GeorgiansforObama.com: Lithonia

Professional Black Women for Change: Atlanta

ATL BLACK PROFESSIONALS FOR OBAMA!: Atlanta

Emory for Obama: Emory University

University of Georgia for Obama: Athens

Women for Obama-Atlanta: Atlanta

Decatur Georgia for Obama: Dacatur

East Cobb/N.Fulton/N. Georgia Obama '08: Marietta

Southeast Georgia for Obama: Southeastern Georgia/Kings Bay

Brunswick, GA Citizens for Obama: Brunswick

Here are some Obama events in Georgia:

South Georgia - North Florida Regional Volunteer HQ (Community Service) (Meeting)
Updates and planning for community events.
Time: Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 1-800-894-7357
Location:
South Ga - North FL Regional Volunteer HQ (Kingsland, GA)
597 Harrietts Bluff Road
Kingsland, GA 31548

Directions: Take I-95 North of South to Exit 7 in GA. Go one mile West. Look for brick fountain on corner of Harriett's Bluff and Kinlaw.

South Georgia - North Florida Regional Volunteer HQ
Brainstorming on efforts to assist Community in getting out the vote, and fundraising.
Time: Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 1-800-894-7357
Location:
South Ga - North FL Regional Volunteer HQ (Kingsland, GA)
597 Harrietts Bluff Road
Kingsland, GA 31548

Directions: I - 95 North or South to Exit 7 GA. Go one mile West. Look for the brick fountain on the corner of Kinlaw and Harriett's Bluff Rd.

Barack the Vote!!!
This event will provide an atmosphere for discussion of issues,informative literature,and other useful resources to help promote the Obama '08 presidental campaigne. There will be light refreshments served. Get fired up and ready to go so we can Barack the Vote!!!
Time: Saturday, July 26 at 4:00 PM
Contact Phone: 229-291-2011
Location:
Local Residential Home (Albany, GA)
3713 Mayfair ln. Suite B.
Albany, GA 31721

Directions: * From 520 West take the Downtown Albany exiting Ramp to Dawson Rd. *At the light make a right on Pointe North Rd. *At the light at the end of the road make a right onto Old Dawson Rd. *Keep straight through one redlight. * Turn Left into St. Andrews. You are now on E. Alberson. *Go through the stop sign and make a left on Old Dominion Rd. *Turn left on Mayfair Ln. * The location will be marked with balloons. *3713 Mayfair Ln. Suite B. Albany,GA 31721 *Contact 229-291-2011 or 478-456-1781 for more detailed directions if needed.

Burning Spears (Voter Registration Drive)
Voters Regostration Drive.
Time: Sunday, July 27 at 1:00 PM
Contact Phone: 478.320.2301
Location:
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church (Macon, GA)
Bloomfield Rd
Macon, GA 31204
Directions: Call me for driving direction @ 478.320.2301

South Georgia - North Florida Regional Volunteer HQ
Event planning.
Time: Monday, July 28 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 18008947357
Location:
South Ga - North FL Regional Volunteer HQ (Kingsland, GA)
597 Harrietts Bluff Road
Kingsland, GA 31548

Directions: Take I-95 North or South to Exit 7 in GA. Go one mile West. Look for the brick fountain on the corner of Harriett's Bluff and Kinlaw.

To find more Obama events in Georgia, click here.


David Sirota in Georgia:

David Sirota, noted author, columnist, and populist political activist will be visiting Atlanta on July 23rd and 24th, 2008.
Georgia for Democracy is proud to host David Sirota at Manuel’s Tavern on Wednesday, July 23, at 7:00 PM for a book signing and reception. The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington is the latest work from this renowned author and progressive strategist.

Join Georgia for Democracy , Atlanta WAND and A Cappella Books as we host David Sirota for this special event on July 23rd at 7:00 PM at Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N Highland Ave. Mr Sirota’s visit to Atlanta is part of his national book tour in support of his new book. This event is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and great educational and community-building opportunity for progressive-minded activists.

The reception is free, and copies of The Uprising will be on sale courtesy of A Cappella Books. For more information, please visit our website at www.georgiafordemocracy.org.

David Sirota will also be the guest of honor at a private dinner/fundraiser the following evening, Thursday, July 24th. For details about this event email: catherine@georgiafordemocracy.org or make your reservations for Dinner with David Sirota here. The $100 includes a copy of The Uprising, which David will sign for you! Funds raised from this event help to pay for David's visit to Atlanta, which is completely paid for by contributions to Georgia for Democracy.


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.


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.


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