Jeana Brown Speaking

Jeana Brown

Join the Middle Georgia Democratic Women for a dynamic and energetic speaker, Jeana Brown, founder of Team Rural in Southern Georgia. She is a grassroots organizer that gets things done. She worked for Obama’s Campaign in 2008 in Florida. She is active in the Redneck Party (in memory of Miners who [...]

November 8 Elections

The at-large Post 2 Warner Robins City Council seat will need a run-off election with political newcomers Carolyn Robbins and Tim Thomas. Michael Brashear and Gene Harrington are also headed to a Dec. 6 run-off for Post 4. Mike Davis won the Post 6 seat with an overwhelming vote against incumbent, John Williams.

The Education [...]

Redistricting Hearing

Here is your chance to comment on the redistricting process based upon the  new census data. The closest hearing will take place at Mercer University School of Medicine Auditorium on June 13, 2011 from 5 – 7 p.m. The MGDWC President will testify. There will be a special session of the Georgia legislature to redraw congressional [...]

Sharon Howard in Race

Sharon Howard, MGDWC member, is the Democratic candidate for House District 136. The election will be held February 15 for the seat held by Tony Sellier until his death in December. She needs your help with phone banking and with donations. Contact her with your offer to help. SharonHoward2010@yahoo.com.

Jason Ashford Speaker July 17

Plan on attending the July 17 meeting of the Middle Georgia Democratic Women’s Club at Chef Audrey’s, 1241 Russell Parkway at 10:00 a.m. Jason Ashford, acting District Attorney for Houston County, Ga will be the speaker.

Shaheen Outlines Efforts

Ann MacKay and Mayor Shaheen

Mayor Chuck Shaheen spoke to the members this morning outlining some of his initatives. He mentions the need to think of the area as Robins Regional since the base impacts so much of the area’s economy. Over one-half a million people live within 30 square miles of Robins [...]

Fenika Miller HD 145 Candidate

Be sure and check out the  candidates on the state website. Our own Fenika Miller is represented.

I am wageing this campaign, because for years I have watched our representatives as they have placed their priorities above the needs of the people whom they are elected to serve. They have slashed funding to education; cut [...]

National Convention Report

Tina Simms, President of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women, reported on her trip to the national convention in Knoxville, TN. It can be read by downloading the report here.

Health Care Reform

It was a long night but the House did pass the health care reform legislations. Here is the entry from the Democrats Caucus Blog.

The Top Ten Immediate Benefits You’ll Get When Health Care Reform Passes Prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions for children in all new plans; Provide immediate access to insurance for uninsured Americans [...]

State Leaders Meeting

Georgia Federation of Democratic Women meet January 30 at the Grits Cafe in Forsyth, Georgia. Kristina Simms from the MGDW club is the state president. Betty Pearsall and Ann MacKay will be attending.