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Photos from the Union County Christmas Party

    Flag Wave and Hot Dog Event!

      November 19 general meeting with senator steve gooch

      The Union County Republican Party held their November General Meeting featuring Majority Leader Senator Steve Gooch. He discussed the current economic situation and 10% inflation rate created by Democrat policies and emphasized how our December 6th vote can directly impact our future prosperity. Changes are taking place in Georgia, and with the loss of Georgia House Speaker Ralston, we’ve lost power and influence in North Georgia, even though 70% of north Georgia residents are conservative. Most of the new leadership positions in the Republican Party are now from South Georgia. 


      Some very conservative legislation was passed this last year, but there is much left to do. Some of the things he will be working on this year will be to cut the income tax in Georgia. The Republicans are working to cut it back to 4.99% from the current 6%. There is a $6 billion surplus in the state budget and part of that would be given back in a rebate to taxpayers. They are also working on options for property tax relief. A “floating” homestead exemption would freeze the amount of tax based on the price of your home when you bought it. It would only be reassessed at the higher rate when you sell the property to the next homeowner. Two thirds of your property tax goes to the schools. He reminded the assembled group that it costs $6,600 for each student in Union County, so property tax exemptions must keep that in mind. They are also looking at the film industry tax credits, which have exploded and need to be reexamined. 


      A long discussion followed about our current gas tax. Governor Kemp suspended this tax for most of this year, but this is not sustainable. We have expensive road improvements and projects that need the gas tax to operate.  Nearly 54 cents is added to a gallon of gas: 18 cents is a federal tax, Georgia State adds 30 cents, and add local 3% sales tax. Without this tax, we are short $180 million a month to pay for road improvements. There is a big project coming through Union County this upcoming year that will cost approximately $170 million. 


      He recently attended a meeting with General Motors who stated by 2035, they have agreed to get rid of all gas powered cars. Since electric cars use our roads and bridges, he assured the crowd that they will not have a free lunch. There are three options for electric car owners: An annual fee, a tax at the charging station, or a price per mile option. 


      Criminal justice reform is a current and urgent topic at the state capitol. A lot of the unelected judges are letting the criminals off the hook on their own recognizance. Sen. Gooch stated that by no means should they be on their own recognizance and hopes to enact a crackdown. 


      He reminded the group that their vote on December 6 was critical to Georgia’s future. 

      Winner of the Chili Cook-Off!

      October 15 General Meeting

      Featuring Orien Roy from Turning Point USA

      Chair Dena Gooch opened the monthly meeting of the Union County Republican Party by introducing Mr. Orien Roy from the organization Turning Point USA. Mr. Roy is the Campus Coordinator and President and Founder of the College Republicans Club at the University of North Georgia. Mr. Roy was the previous College Republican Rising Event Coordinator. He presented a compelling slide show of the current state of teaching institutions today and the lack of virtue and civil discourse among many of those involved with our students. This is particularly concerning when you consider one in four students today have only one parent, and basic skills have taken a back seat to a social agenda. We need to get back to basics and constitutional understanding including freedom, free markets and limited government. Turning Point USA has several spin-off outreach groups, including Turning Point Academy, which concentrates on high school students; Turning Point Faith, which is an initiative to help churches in the fight against the efforts to subvert the family. 


      Mr. Roy reminded the group that our Constitution starts with “We the People”, while other constitutions, like Canada’s bill of rights which states that all of their rights are superseded in times of crisis. Our country works differently. We have human, God given rights that are unalienable. 


      Rob Mawyer also spoke to the audience and reminded attendees that we have one of the most important senate races in the country on the ballot and we must show up to vote, and encourage our friends and neighbors to make this a priority. 

      September 17th General Meeting

      A word from our Chair, Dena Gooch

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Dena Gooch, our Chair, opened the meeting.

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Stan Gunter discussed the proposed Constitution Amendments that will be on the ballot November 8.  Watch for the sample ballot next week.  Click below for details about the proposed amendments.  

      Proposed Amendments

      Mr. Jason McCarter

      Rep. Stan Gunter Proposed Amendments

      Ms. Patrice Kilpatrick

      Mr. Jason McCarter also spoke to the guests. 

      Ms. Patrice Kilpatrick

      Mr. Lee Knight, Tax Commissioner

      Ms. Patrice Kilpatrick

      Ms. Kilpatrick discussed briefly the Patriot Movement in Union County.

      Mr. Lee Knight, Tax Commissioner

      Mr. Lee Knight, Tax Commissioner

      Mr. Lee Knight, Tax Commissioner

      Mr. Lee Knight told the group that they can now access their tax records here - simply type in your address:  

      Your Property Taxes

      Tee off for freedom!

      August Monthly Meeting with D.A. Jeff Langley

        

      Our local District Attorney, Jeff Langley, spoke to the GOP at their monthly meeting on August 20 about the duties his office has been handling. The District Attorney office handles up to 3,000 cases a year, and 24% of the cases are from Union County. He stays extremely busy, but the biggest problem he faces is a shortage of court reporters which are required during each trial. 


      Most importantly, he discussed the 4th Amendment of our Bill of Rights after heavily armed federal agents raided the 45th President’s home. Many questions were asked about the search warrant, the affidavit, security cameras, and general widespread lawlessness in the country. 


      “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”


      Mr. Langley explained that a prosecutor must not be political. You cannot target a person and then look for a crime. When a crime comes to your attention, then you begin an investigation of that crime. He went on to remark that some in our government have been trying to find a Trump crime since he came down the escalator. He assured the group, however, that our Constitution is an incredibly resilient document. Our Constitution has survived the civil war, the Un-American Activities in the 1950s, and the misuse of our CIA in the 70’s. It will survive again. But it only survives if we stay vigilant. 


      Discussing the upcoming election in November, he stated that during the May primary, we had 3,400 votes cast in Towns County, and 7,800 votes were cast here in Union. If we go back to the 2020 Presidential election, 6,400 people voted in Towns and 12,600 in Union County, nearly an 8,000 vote difference. He implored the audience to get those voters out on November 8.


      Mr. Jason McCarter, running for School Board, also briefly spoke to the assembly. 

      Photos of the August 20 Meeting

        July 16 Monthly Meeting of the GOP

        Sole Commissioner Paris spoke to our concerned citizens

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        Ms. Patrice Kilpatrick spoke to the crowd.

        Ms. Kilpatrick also spoke to the audience

        A large crowd gathered to hear our Sole Commissioner explain the dual years of property assessments

        Ms. Kilpatrick also spoke to the audience

        Video

        First Annual Flag Day in Union County

        June 18, 2022 Meeting

        Saturday was the monthly meeting of the Union County GOP.  This June meeting featured Rebecca Yardley, Chairman - GAGOP 9th Congressional District, along with Mr. Stephen Aaron from Voter GA.  Rebecca and Stephen explained the extreme importance of getting out the vote in November. 

        May, 2022 General Meeting of the GOP

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        Bikers for Trump Celebration

        Poor Man's Supper and Hat's off for Trump

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