Restaurant Week, Police Chase, Georgia Test Scores: News Nearby

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Hot Chicken, Murder Suspect Sought, 100th Birthday: News Nearby

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Meat Recall, Restaurant Inspections, Water Quality: News Nearby

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Curbing School Violence, Top Colleges, Toys For Tots: News Nearby

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KKK Symbol, Free Coffee For Year, $982K Winner: News Nearby

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Ludacris The Teacher, Wife Terrorized, Stolen Puppy: News Nearby

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Boo At Zoo, K9 Recovering, Jeweler Opens New Shop: News Nearby

Top news includes injured K9 recovers, Boo at the Zoo, Taste of Atlanta, theater boosts accessibility. How to share news, events on Patch.

Best Foodie Cities, Chrisleys Sue GA, Miraculous Cat: News Nearby

Top news includes best foodie cities, Chrisleys sue GA tax official, cat could be face of national ad. How to share news, events on Patch.

$1.2M Winner, Sex Offenders In Town, Mom's Recipe: News Nearby

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Jury Duty Scam, Cop Acquitted, Fastest Growing City: News Nearby

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Pumpkins And Pets, CMX Sports Bar Open, $40M Fraud: News Nearby

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Restaurant Inspections, Combat Deaths, Chick-fil-A: News Nearby

Top news includes another vaping death in GA, area restaurant inspections, combat deaths with GA ties. How to share news, events on Patch.

GA Billionaires, School Surveys, New Chicken Eatery: News Nearby

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1st Comfort Dog, 5K To Help Family, Graduation Rates: News Nearby

Top news includes GA graduation rates, Jimmy Carter on Trump re-election, helping family fight cancer. How to share news, events on Patch.

$150K Winner, Wandering Bear, Halycon Job Fair: GA News Nearby

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School Bomb Threat | New Hurricane Forecast | News Nearby

Top GA news includes best principal, huge police chase, best commuter town, motorcycle crash. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

Oconee July 4th Fireworks Show, Time, Location: 2019 Guide

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Oconee.

Mom Killed | Free Pet Adoptions | Hero Teacher | News Nearby

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Helping Future Doctor, Cheap Airfare, Waze Caropools: News Nearby

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Sephora Closure, Driver Hits Cop, Safest Cities: News Nearby

Top news includes Sephora stores closed for a day, murder-suicide victims, massive apartment fire. How to share news and events on Patch.

Disney Out Of GA, Chick-fil-A Reopens, Hero Dog: News Nearby

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Hero K-9 Falls | Airbnb Of Boats | Popular Mailman | News Nearby

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Windy Weekend | GA Mansions | Measles Outbreak | News Nearby

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Exhibitors And Crowd Turned Out For Earth Day Event Despite Rain

The cold and rainy weather kept the crowd small and forced most of the exhibitors into the main shelter house at the park.

Farmers Market Launch, Egg Hunt, Enviro Fest Planned For Saturday

Watkinsville will be the center of these events plus reopening of the Oconee Welcome Center.

Verizon Outages | Stacey Abrams | Beloved Cyclist | News Nearby

Top GA news includes ex-Lyft driver goes to jail, teens hit by car, roommate shooting. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

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Slain Officer | Soccer Coach Hailed | Bomb Threats | News Nearby

Top GA news includes child sex arrest, superstar GA homes, Kemp and Trump, Dogwood Festival. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

Oprah For Abrams | Local Chef On Netflix | News Nearby

Top GA news includes SWAT situation, motivated students, cancer survivor helped, pot-growing op. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

Hero Teen Honored | More Charges For Child Molester | News Nearby

Top GA news includes police shootings, big restaurant news, a sad farewell, LeSean McCoy. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

Oconee County Library Friends Has Mystery/Thrillers, Children’s Book, And More At Fall Book Sale

All proceeds go to support materials acquisition and programming at the library in Watkinsville.

Oconee County Political Parties Supporting North Oconee High School 9/11 Memorial Project

Community members also can donate $1 for each flag in the memorial.

Speeding Crackdown | School Rankings | Farewell To Wooden Roller-Coaster: News Nearby

Top Georgia stories, including the quality of the state's schools, and results of speeding crackdown. And how to share news and events.

R. Kelly Cult Leader? | Granny Gem Thief | Cartersville Teen Drowning | Airport Wait Times: News Nearby

Top Georgia stories, including singer R. Kelly is called a cult leader and worst airport wait times. Plus how to share news and events.

Toddler Left In Hot Car | Decatur Murder Arrest | Dump Truck Hits Car: News Nearby

Top Georgia stories, including $65,000 worth of cell phones were stolen from an AT&T store. Plus how to share news and events.

Rape Suspect On Loose | Lost Mom, Kids Rescued | Drunk Baby | Woodstock Job Fair: News Nearby

Top Georgia stories, including a review of "The Mummy", and most popular neighborhoods to buy a house. Plus how to share news and events.

Publix Carjacking | Braves: Keep Your Food At Home | Fire at Gwinnett Place Mall: News Nearby

Top posts in Georgia, including a proposal for a Confederate Memorial Day. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Oconee Farmers Market To Have Soft Launch April 1 and Grand Opening April 22

The soft launch is to accommodate vendors who planted with the traditional first Saturday in April opening date in mind.

2-Year-Old Hostage Dead, Chipotle Hit With Subpoena, FBI Hunts Armed Robbery Suspects: Top Stories

2-Year-Old Hostage Dead, Chipotle Hit With Subpoena, FBI Hunts Armed Robbery Suspects: Top Stories