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Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Members, the Next meeting will be held on Thursday August 21st at 7 pm. You are encouraged to attend but If can not be there, please email Mike Oatney at: moatney@columbus.rr.com.
Event Details  ·  Aug 21, 2014

Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Members, the Next meeting will be held on Thursday September 18th at 7 pm. You are encouraged to attend but If can not be there, please email Mike Oatney at: moatney@columbus.rr.com.
Event Details  ·  Sep 18, 2014

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Georgia Republicans Choose David Perdue as Their Senate Candidate
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