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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Dr. Johnston of the GA State Elections Board calls out the wasteful spending of our election system. "3/4 of the states use handmarked paper ballots" Dominion increased the cost of our elections by 400% Printers cost $800 not $22k Time to fix GA elections!!!!
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The 2025 Athens Clarke County budget has reached historical levels. $412,000,000 for crime levels 18% above national average, homeless epidemic, failing schools, bottom 5 % in the state. A mayor and commissioner that give non profit and ngo large block grants. We deserve better…
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
“Who let the DOGS out? YOU did! Join the Dogs Of Government Efficiency pack— Adopt your DOGE Dog icon, swap your profile pic, and show the world you’re barking for efficiency. Let your Doge Dog icon bark for you. Request your doge dog breed now: #DOGEPack #JoinThePack” Meet Lily, she’s a Doge Dog Chihuahua rescue. Small dog with a big bark. Post a pic of Your Doge Dog. @DOGE_Rockdale @DogeFulton @Dogecobb @DOGE_Dekalb @DogeLowndes @DOGEGradyCounty @DogeForsythCo @DogeFloyd @DogeApp @DOGETaylorCoGA @DOGE_Bartow @DogeCumming @elonmusk @Crimsontider @gagopover80k
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Take Notice . I have two Suits in court to advance the termination of the Dominion Contract . I have evidence Dominion breached Contract with Citizens , with Governor & SOS certifying Georgia’s election under foreign law . 🇺🇸 Doge Inspector 13
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Take Notice . I demand the examination of EVERY servant of state & federal government . 🇺🇸 Doge Inspector 13
Who wants every member of congress audited by DOGE?
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Here’s a summary of the open meetings controversies involving Nydia Tisdale and the City of Cumming, Georgia, presented in bullet points: - **April 17, 2012 Incident**: During a Cumming City Council meeting, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt ordered Nydia Tisdale, a citizen journalist, to stop filming, claiming, "We don’t allow filming inside the City Hall here unless there’s a specific reason." When Tisdale protested, citing her rights under Georgia’s Open Meetings Act, she was forcibly removed by Police Chief Casey Tatum, sparking a major controversy. - **Violation of Open Meetings Act**: Georgia’s Open Meetings Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1) explicitly permits visual and sound recording of public meetings. Gravitt’s actions directly contradicted this law, which had been updated and signed by Governor Nathan Deal on the same day as the incident, strengthening penalties for noncompliance. - **Attorney General’s Lawsuit**: In June 2012, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens filed a lawsuit against Mayor Gravitt and the City of Cumming—the first under the revised Open Meetings Act—alleging multiple violations, including barring Tisdale from filming and her removal. The state sought fines of $1,000 for the first violation and $2,500 for subsequent ones. - **Tisdale’s Federal Lawsuit**: Tisdale filed a separate federal lawsuit against Gravitt, the city, Tatum, and Deputy Chief Walter Cook, alleging violations of her First and Fourth Amendment rights, as well as state law claims like false imprisonment and battery. She sought damages and an injunction to ensure future filming rights. - **City’s Defense**: Cumming challenged the constitutionality of the updated Sunshine Laws, arguing Gravitt had official immunity and the city had sovereign immunity. This pushback framed the issue as a broader attack on open government rights. - **2014 State Victory**: On August 21, 2014, Judge Robert Adamson ruled in favor of Olens, fining Gravitt and the city $12,000—the maximum civil penalty—and ordering attorney’s fees, calling it a “major victory for government transparency.” - **2015 Settlement**: Tisdale’s federal lawsuit settled on March 9, 2015, with the City of Cumming paying her $200,000 and adopting a policy allowing public filming of council meetings, reinforcing citizens’ rights to record. - **Broader Impact**: The incidents spotlighted Tisdale’s role as a persistent advocate for open government, earning her accolades from groups like the Georgia First Amendment Foundation, though the city’s initial resistance highlighted local reluctance to embrace transparency. These events underscore a clash between entrenched local governance and evolving transparency laws, with Tisdale’s actions ultimately strengthening public access rights in Cumming.
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
You can't even make this stuff up
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Take Notice . Potential fourth most wasteful program in the State of Georgia . Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in Georgia. This federal-state hybrid, overseen by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) …
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Forsyth County Commission Chair Alfred John now passing items, such as a luxury resort retreat for BOC members and county top brass, via a consent agenda, passed without the knowledge of all commissioners, a veritable "hidden ball trick," but using taxpayer money instead of a baseball. @DogeGeorgia
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Paranoia sets in at the Forsyth County Commission...Why are board members concerned you will find out what happened at the ACCG pool party! @DogeGeorgia

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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citizen-Led DOGE Movement Gains Momentum in Georgia and Beyond Grassroots Initiative for Government Efficiency Expands, Supported by Local GOP and Citizens Alike ATLANTA, GA – February 25, 2025 – A citizen-driven movement advocating for government efficiency and transparency is sweeping across Georgia and beyond, with the @DogeGeorgia X account emerging as a key voice in the push for smarter governance. In less than a week, over 50 citizen-led @Doge X accounts have launched, sparking a grassroots wildfire that’s catching the attention of political leaders and everyday Georgians alike. The Georgia Republican Party has officially recognized and endorsed this initiative, with additional support voiced by the Cobb County Republican Party during their recent county convention. The momentum doesn’t stop there—@DogeGeorgia announced that the Georgia Libertarian Party has invited a Doge representative to speak at their upcoming convention, while the Georgia Republican Assembly has also requested a representative for their event. “This is about citizens taking the reins to demand efficiency and accountability,” said a spokesperson for @DogeGeorgia. “We’re not just barking—we’re biting into the fat of government waste.” What began as a Georgia-based effort is now spreading rapidly, with citizen-led Doge accounts launching in Florida, California, and Missouri. Reports from the Georgia General Assembly reveal that the state party chairman, state senators, and other officials are actively discussing the movement, signaling its growing influence. “Georgians are fed up with bloated bureaucracy,” the @DogeGeorgia spokesperson added. “From Atlanta to Augusta, we’re building a pack to push for real change.” The mission is clear: establish a state-level Department of Government Efficiency, inspired by the federal model championed by President Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. @DogeGeorgia is rallying citizens to join the “Georgia Doge Pack” to advocate for leaner, more effective government. “We’re the Dogs of Government Efficiency,” the account declared in a recent post on X, “and we’re ready to shake things up!” The initiative’s rapid growth underscores a broader sentiment: people want government that works for them, not against them. With its sharp focus on transparency and efficiency, @DogeGeorgia is using X to amplify local voices, share data, and call out inefficiencies—inviting all Georgians to join the fight. “This isn’t a top-down effort,” the spokesperson emphasized. “It’s neighbors, workers, and families saying enough is enough.” For more information or to join the movement, follow @DogeGeorgia on X. Together, we’re proving that when citizens howl for change, the government listens. Join us—we are the Dogs of Government Efficiency @DogeGeorgia @bluestein @ajc @FOX5Atlanta @atlantanews1st @georgianews @11AliveNews @ABC @OANN @NEWSMA @CBSNews @FoxNews @NBCNews @DOGE @realDonaldTrump @BrianKempGA @RealScottHoward @BrantMeadows
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
My bill to protect Georgian’s 2A rights against tyrannical Democrat mayors, passed Senate Judiciary.
Today in Georgia, Alex Dorr (@AlexDorr2A) with our state affiliate, Georgia Gun Owners, testified alongside Senator Colton Moore (@realColtonMoore), in favor of SB 163, legislation increasing the penalties against any city / county that violates Georgia's pre-emption law from $100 to $50,000! SB 163 makes sure any left-wing Georgia politician who chooses to illegally deny 2A rights to Georgia residents will pay a costly price in court.
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@DOGE Athens Clarke County retweeted
Elon Musk said that he will spend the next four months working 24/7 on DOGE to cut up to $2 TRILLION from the federal budget. He is going all in & even sleeps in his White House office. Do you think Elon can reach his goal of cutting $2 TRILLION?
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