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The Georgia Young Republicans would like to thank the individuals who have supported us over the past year. With their help GYR has had an amazing year. Governor Nathan Deal Congressman Paul Broun Congressman Phil Gingrey Congressman Austin Scott Congressman Lynn

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Jamie Leigh Lenny, Atlanta

Chances are you’ve had a chance to visit the Atlanta Young Republicans at one of their monthly meetings or social events. If you have, make sure you take a moment to say “Hi!” to Jamie Leigh Lenny (because chances are she’s said “Hi!” to you already), the social director for AYR and this month’s GYR Female Member Spotlight. Most importantly, take the time to enjoy the amazing gatherings that she puts the effort into organizing.

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Chris Sanders, Atlanta

Ladies men know no bounds, and AYR’s Chris Sanders is no exception. When on a trip to Moscow in 2003, Chris was in Red Square taking photos when a group of older Russian women came up to him. Even though language proved to be a problem, Chris quickly realized what they wanted – a picture with a future political leader from Georgia. He quickly obliged, and soon he left 9 older Russian women with a memento for life.

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Georgia Young Republicans Announce the award of the YRNF 2011 Annual Fall Board Meeting – PRESS RELEASE, 10.19.2011

Atlanta, GA – October 19, 2011 – The Georgia Young Republicans (GYR) has been awarded hosting rights to the YRNF 2011 Annual Fall Board Meeting by the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF).  GYR will host the event at the Westin Peachtree Plaza on November 11-13, 2011.  Invited speakers are top Georgia Republicans, including Herman Cain, Congressman Tom Graves, Congressman Phil Gingrey, Congressman Jack Kingston, and others.

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“The Party of Georgia’s Future?” – Georgia Public Broadcasting, 10.12.2011

Chris Sanders represents part of the future.  He’s the Executive Vice President of the Atlanta Young Republicans, and he’s a leader in the black conservative community that is asking tougher questions of leaders.  In a recent interview, he said:

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The importance of Jobs to jobs

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a visionary.  When Apple, Inc. announced Steve Jobs’ passing to the world, many felt a certain sense of loss.  Most of us  didn’t feel that way because we knew Jobs personally.  We felt that way because our generation doesn’t know many true American pioneers anymore, and Jobs was a modern version.  Frankly, if a man like him were president, our country – our world – would be a much, much better place.

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Politics and Football: Fall’s Two Most Competitive American Sports

“People who work together will win,” Vince Lombardi says, “whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.”  Seems awfully fitting to quote the great coach, considering this time of year marks the beginning of an unbridled passion in two sports – football and politics.  Next year, the Georgia Young Republicans will be in the thick of a battle for the future of America, and in many cases our own communities.

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