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The 2020 elections are in full gear and the left will stop at nothing to defeat Donald Trump and David Perdue and take control of Cobb County government. Your donation can make sure we have the tools and resources to fight the left every step of the way!
DONATE TO THE COBB GOP TODAY!
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ELECTION COUNTDOWN!
64 Days until the General Election
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Chairman's Corner
by Jason Shepherd
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A few weeks ago I touched on State Representative Erica Thomas's ethics woes. After filing a complaint against her in August 2019, a preliminary hearing was finally heard on the complaint earlier this month.
Rep. Thomas, who also serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, a position her fellow Democrats in the House, like Mary Frances Williams, Michael Smith, Erick Allen, and others elected her to, despite her long history of ethical lapses and controversies, failed too respond to the charges in the complaint and did not show or send a representative to the hearing showing her utter contempt for the legal process, despite the fact she wants to make laws that others must live under and abide by.
The silence from the Democrats is deafening! So is the media's lack of scrutiny of a high ranking member of the Democratic leadership. Trust me that if Thomas was a Republican, the issue would be front page news across Georgia.
Every Democratic incumbent and candidate should be forced to go on record as to whether they will vote to re-elect Erica Thomas the Vice-Chair of their caucus. Of course, Minority Leader Bob Trammel, who would be the next Speaker of the House if the Democrats took control in November, could always ask for her resignation.
Of course, we haven't heard a peep out of him.
It is typical Democratic hypocrisy...they want us to live under rules they have no intention of following themselves and then blame Republicans, calling us "deplorable" for wanting to enforce and uphold the laws they pass.
As for Erica Thomas, the matter has been referred to the Georgia Attorney General's Office for further prosecution.
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Lawlessness has become the theme and campaign rallying point for the Democrats in the 2020 election. We see this in the burning cities run by them while their accomplices in the media blame Donald Trump when he does something, then blames him when he respects the wishes of the Democratic Mayors and Governors to let them (not) handle it as not doing enough.
A CNN reporter even called the recent riots in Wisconsin "mostly peaceful" as he stood in front of burning buildings.
Only a Democrat in 2020 would call acts of arson "a mostly peaceful protest".
"Baghdad Bob", Saddam's propaganda minister who claimed there were no U.S. troops in Iraq as the tanks rolled by in the background wasn't as brazen as the modern U.S. media is in denying and covering up the truth.
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In South Cobb, fliers distributed this week re-enforce the anti-law-and-order, anti-Public Safety message of the progressives running the Democratic Party today:
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Mijente, which means "My People", is the group behind the fliers which say "Trump Out" all over them.
But their message is one demanding an end to bail and pre-trial detention. What is to stop someone from simply not showing up for trial, or having the opportunity to threaten, beat, or kill the witnesses who would be testifying against them? The left claims to be for victims, but, as we see with Joe Biden's frequent inappropriate touching, they will look the other way when it comes to one them, while they will decry and condemn a conservative, like Brett Kavanaugh, on nothing more than a rumor or unsubstantiated accusation.
Once again, where is the condemnation of Erica Thomas in the face of a mountain of evidence?
In Georgia, Democrats used to be different. As Democratic Governor and Senator Zell Miller used to say, he didn't leave the Party, it left him.
In today's Democratic Party, allowing law enforcement to have more tools to go after people who buy and sell children just doesn't play to their base.
Over 100 years ago, Mark Twain quipped, "I suppose all Democrats are on sociable terms with the devil."
He may have never been so right then as he would have been in 2020!
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Jason Shepherd
Chairman, Cobb County Republican Party
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COBB GOP NEWS AND EVENTS:
- Cobb County Republican Party September Breakfast with Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King - Registration open! Saturday, September 5, 2020.
- Poll Watchers Needed!
- Apply to become a Poll Worker!
- Be a Cobb GOP Digital Ambassador!
- Join the Cobb GOP or Renew your membership
COMMUNITY MEETINGS:
- County Board of Commissioners
- Cobb Board of Education
- Cobb Board of Elections
TRUMP VICTORY NEWS:
- Trump Volunteer Trainings and events
LENDING A REPUBLICAN HAND:
- Cobb Schools and MUST Ministries Feed Cobb Students
- Cobb Senior Services seeking donations
- The Extension
- Center for Children & Young Adults
- Center for Family Resources
OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS:
- C0ngressman Loudermilk's Annual Boots, Bales, and Barbeque, Saturday, September 12, 2020
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NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SPACES IN FRONT OF THE OTHER BUILDING IN COMPLEX. PLEASE USE THE ALL AVAILABLE SPACES TO THE LEFT OF OUR BUILDING!
SELL OUT WARNING!!!
ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN!
You are Invited to the
September Cobb County Republican Breakfast
featuring...
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John King
Insurance Commissioner and Major General Army National Guard
FOR A HYBRID LIVE AND VIRTUAL BREAKFAST!
(Note: you can watch on Facebook even if you do not have a Facebook account)
Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing requirements, all attendees must have PURCHASED AN ADVANCE TICKET.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Space will be limited to 60 ticketed attendees.
September Breakfast Sponsors:
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Mr. Pierce McWaters
PLEASE CONTACT CHAIRMAN JASON SHEPHERD ABOUT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES at Chair@CobbGOP.org
Breakfast $10 Regular Price
(NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR)
$100 Sponsorship (SOLD OUT)
2 breakfast tickets, reserved seating, and 2 minutes to address the breakfast.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 AM
PROGRAM AND LIVE STREAM BEGINS AT 8:30 AM
Cobb GOP HQ
799 Roswell Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
- Masks will be required for all attendees.
- We will have a limited number of Trump 2020 masks available for $10 each!
- Temperatures will be taken at registration. Anyone with a fever of 100.1 or greater will be refused admission.
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If you have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have any symptoms of COVID-19, DO NOT ATTEND.
- By attending, you agree to hold the Cobb GOP, its officers and members, and any and all attendees harmless if by attending you are exposed to COVID-19.
No refunds are given for the purchase of tickets as food still has to be purchased and other costs are incurred for each person purchasing a breakfast ticket.
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The Secretary of State's office has provided a user friendly, statewide portal to become a poll worker.
Please apply if you are interested and be sure to share the link with any trusted Republican who will be willing to step up on Election Day!
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The GAGOP has set up a fantastic portal for Election Day volunteer recruitment.
Please see the link at
and feel free to share it with your leaders and members!
Protect Your Vote - GAGOP
We want to ensure ballot integrity throughout the state – but we need YOUR help!
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Be a Cobb County Republican Party
Digital Ambassador!
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Help the conservative message get out!
Share our Posts, Tweets, and Texts and use the hashtags #LeadRight and #CobbGOP
PHONE: Text GOP to 984-CobbGOP
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Join or Renew Your Cobb GOP Membership!
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Make a difference in your community be joining or renewing your membership today!
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The deadline to complete the U.S. Census is Sept. 30, 2020. You can complete the Census online at https://2020census.gov/.
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Cobb County Board of Commissioners
Next meetings:
- Friday, September 4, 2020 @9:00 am, BOC Agenda Work Session
- Tuesday, September 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am, BOC Regular Meeting
Location: 100 Cherokee Street, Suite 300, Marietta, GA 30090
2020 Meeting Dates
Cobb County Board of Education
Next meetings:
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 (CCSD Board Meeting)
- Time:
- 2:00 p.m. - Work Session w/Public Comment
- 5:30 p.m. - Executive Session
- 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting w/Public Comment
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Prior to the beginning of most meetings, the Board conducts a Public Comment Forum to hear from interested employees and citizens of the school district. Speakers will have an allotted amount of time to address the board - from 1 to 5 minutes as determined by the Chair. Speakers will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. However, the Chair may give priority to those discussing Board agenda items being considered during the meeting. The Board requests that speakers maintain appropriate decorum and that comments remain focused and respectful. See Board Policy BCBI. Any person who willfully violates the guidelines found in Board Policy BCBI may forfeit the remainder of their speaking time and may face additional sanctions. Public commentary may be filmed, photographed, recorded and/or edited by the District or other non-District media sources.
- Individuals desiring to appear before the Board MUST sign-in and present a valid ID proving residency or property ownership in Cobb County. The sign-in session begins 40 minutes prior to the posted board meeting start time and closes exactly 10 minutes before the meeting starts with NO exceptions.
Cobb County Board of Elections
Next meeting:
- Monday, September 14, 2020
- Time: 4:00 pm
Location: online via WebEx
Registration is required. Link to register and upcoming agenda available here:
https://www.cobbcounty.org/elections/about/board
Board of Elections Meeting Dates
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Make Phone Calls
Our phone banking system makes it easy for you to make phone calls for Trump Victory from the comfort of your own home. To start making phone calls, please contact by email at Tmcclure@gagop.org or call/text 678-793-9965.
Attend a Virtual MAGA Meetup
We will also have been holding MAGA Meetups, which are informal gatherings that allow you to meet like-minded conservatives, hear updates from the campaign, and learn how to get involved in an effective way for President Trump and Republicans down the ballot. To attend our next Virtual MAGA Meetup, contact us via email at Tmcclure@gagop.org or call/text 678-793-9965.
As always, we appreciate your continued support of President Trump!
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Lending a Republican Hand
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The below community organizations need help to meet the needs of Cobb's families. Reach out to the following organizations and ask how you can help!
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Cobb Schools and Must Ministries:
Cobb Schools Food Service staff will make the food as it is provided by the District and MUST volunteers will distribute to students curbside. According to Federal guidelines, the meals can only be served to Cobb County students under 18 years of age, and students must be physically present.
The weekly breakfast and lunch distributions can be sustained through the rest of the 2019-2020 school year or until Cobb Schools re-opens. However, MUST needs volunteers to help by giving food donations and to sign up here to help with food distributions at schools. Please join us as we help our community in need.
Breakfast and Lunch School Distribution Locations from 11 am – 1 pm:
- Acworth Elementary
- Bryant Elementary
- Campbell HS
- Compton Elementary
- East Cobb Middle
- Garrett Middle
- Osborne High
- Riverside Intermediate
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Cobb Senior Services:
Thank you for helping Cobb Senior Services provide items for our “at risk” clients during this time of limited operations.
Please call Merline Tippens at 770-528-2009 or 770-528-5355 to set up a time to deliver your donation. Our address is 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta 30064
Shelf stable foods are items that can be heated in the microwave or not heated at all. Suggested items (not exhaustive) include:
- Peanut Butter
- Instant oatmeal/grits
- Dried fruit
- Chewy granola bars
- Breakfast bars
- Applesauce
- Fruit cocktail
- Dried fruit
- Juice boxes
- Cereal-small, individual boxes
- Shelf stable milk
- Chicken/tuna/other canned meats
- Microwave rice
- Crackers
- Canned Soup
- Canned vegetables
- Fruit cups
- Canned fruit
- Macaroni & cheese cups
- Dried mashed potatoes (flakes)
- Spaghetti O’s/ Ravioli
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Baby wipes
- Toilet paper
- Travel size toiletries: soap, shampoo, etc)
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The Extension - Women's Campus
Needs include dryer sheets, toiletries, feminine hygiene products
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The Center for Children and Young Adults
Needs include:
- Donations
- Gift cards for Target, Walmart, Kohls, etc.
- Paper Towels, napkins, plates, plasticware
- Laundry detergent
- Cleaning supplies
- Individually wrapped snacks
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The Center for Family Resources
Needs include:
- Donations due to having to cancel major fundraising events!
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In the below section we post events hosted by Republican candidates, elected officials, affiliated Republican organizations, or other events that may be of interest in or near Cobb County. If you are such an organization with an upcoming virtual event, please send us notice in advance and we will do our best to share it. The Cobb County Republican Party provides the information as a service to our affiliated organizations and individuals.
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Get your tickets TODAY for our
7th Annual Boots, Bales, & BBQ!
Tickets are LIMITED this year, and ALL tickets MUST be purchased in advance.
Click HERE to get YOUR tickets TODAY!
This is an outdoor event; and, we will be following physical distancing guidelines.
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CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK FOR NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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Contributions to the Republican Party of Cobb County, Inc. are not deductible for state or federal income tax purposes.
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