Dawn is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

This sweet, petite girl is like a warm ray of sunshine waiting to win you over with her sweet chirps!

Conflict Of Interest In Zoning Cases Defined Narrowly, Oconee County Attorney Says

One of the votes cast on the request to put a materials recovery facility on Dials Mill Road likely will come from Commissioner Jim Luke, whose wife's family has property about a mile from the site.

Hearing Before Oconee County Board of Commissioners On Tuesday Only First Step For Recycling Facility

If the Bernard Garrett family gets a favorable vote from the Board of Commissioners Tuesday on its recycling facility permit, it will have passed a first hurdle in getting a state permit.

Oconee County Commissioners Scheduled To Revise Sewer Policy for Assisted Living Facility

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday is scheduled to approve a change in sewer policy requested by Chairman Melvin Davis to facilitate construction of an assisted living facility.

OSA Goes Undefeated this Weekend

Undefeated Weekend

Dials Mill Road Special Use Permit Decision Could Have Wider Effects

While residents in subdivisions near the proposed materials recovery facility on Dials Mill Road have been most outspoken, the decision the county makes could affect others in county.

Sofia Gets Help Promoting Her Stand At The Market

The chicken's name is Knock Knock, said Sofia Franzluebbers, 12, who sells freshly cut potted and dried herbs at the Oconee Farmers Market.

Norm's Tasting Notes: A Visit to Matlacha

Fresh Fish and good wine is a great combination.

Milton Officials Told Oconee County Leaders Why Milton Adopted A Transfer Of Development Rights Program

Two officials from the north Fulton County city of Milton last night told 30 Oconee County citizens, including four commissioners, why Milton adopted a Transfer of Development Rights program.

Daily Voting Contest to Help AAHS Win $5,000!

You don't have to register to vote--just go to the link and press the vote button each day through May 12 to help the Athens Area Humane Society win $5,000! The animals need YOUR help!

Rotary BBQ - Saturday, May 4

Serve the community by supporting Oconee Rotary's annual fundraiser!

School Nutrition's Strong4Life

As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the strides we made improving school nutrition this year.

Cinco de Meow

The Athens Area Humane Society is having a fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo... or as it's known around here, Cinco de Meow!

Spring-A-Ding-Ding!

Blessed Days of Spring in Pictures

Oconee County Farmers Market To Launch Weekday Markets On May 14

Oconee Farmers Market will begin operating 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays on the grounds of Watkinsville First Christian Church in downtown Watkinsville starting on May 14.

Garretts Claim Their Special Use And Variance Requests Are Consistent With Their Oconee County Agricultural History

As Bernard Garrett, daughter Katie Garrett, and son Simon Garrett tell the story, the family's companies are a simple outgrowth of the family's history of farming and its commitment to the land.

An Event At Oconee Farmers Market The Whole Family Can Dig!

This year the Oconee Farmers Market is taking another leap forward with weekly children’s activities to share knowledge and love of farming.

Great weekend of soccer

Great weekend of soccer

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Ticks and Lyme Disease info.

FREE Comic Book Day 2013 - Free fun for everyone!

MR. Comic Shop will be hosting FREE Comic Book Day on Saturday MAY 4th from 11 am - 7 pm. A family friendly event, there are over 50 titles to choose from and the best part - they are all FREE!

OCHS Class of 2013 Top 5%

OCHS Student Awards

Rachel Wolfe Wins Classic City Foundation Scholarship

OCHS Student Award

Strong4Life: Know the Signs

It might seem easy to spot the signs of childhood obesity, but it’s not. In fact, our biggest problem in Georgia is that parents don’t notice obesity in their own home.

OCHS Tennis Sweeps Visiting Colts

Warrior Girls, Boys Advance to Round of 16 in State Tennis Playoffs

AAHS Features Exceptional Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week

Today we're featuring Lisa M., one of the Spay & Neuter Center volunteers for the Athens Area Humane Society.

AAHS Features Exceptional Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week

Today we're featuring Lyndsey L., one of the Adoption Center volunteers for the Athens Area Humane Society.

AAHS Features Exceptional Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week

Today we're featuring Debbie K., one of the Zeus House Shelter volunteers for the Athens Area Humane Society.

GDOT Asks Oconee County Officials To Identify Projects For Possible Funding

The Georgia Department of Transportation has told Oconee County officials it expects to have money to spend on state highway improvements in the region.

Great American Cleanup in Oconee Event a Great Success!

Litter Costs - all of us - more than $11 billion dollars is spent in the US each year to clean it up. The Great American Cleanup in Oconee is a KOCBC project aimed at eradicating litter.

Rescue Me! Dog Meet and Greet

Head out to Flickr on Wednesday, May 1 from 6pm to 8pm to hang out with some adoptable dogs, and mark your calendars because we plan to make this a monthly outing on the first Wednesday of each month!

Dale is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Dale is a friendly, outgoing guy who enjoys talking to let you know how much he loves you!

Peanut is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Though he can be a little shy at first, it just takes one sniff for Peanut to start wiggling! If you're looking for a cuddle bug, Peanut is your guy!

Recycle for Earth Day to Helps the Animals!

Drop off your recyclable ink cartridges, aluminum cans, or electronics at the Athens Area Humane Society TODAY for Earth Day to help the animals!

Strong weekend for Red team

Strong weekend of Games

AAHS Offers Internship Opportunities for Summer and Fall Semesters

The Athens Area Humane Society seeks a program assistant intern for the upcoming summer and fall semesters.

Warrior Tennis Dominates for Region 8-AAA Crown

Gruetter picks up 12th Region Title in 13 years

Oconee Farmers Market Vendor Sammy Hansford Knows His Peanuts

Sammy Hansford, owner of Paw Paw’s P’nuts & Such, has a secret. Or at least he had one.

Strong4Life: Tired Mom + Pizza = Happiness

We’ve all been there. And by “there,” I’m talking about being on the verge of pulling your hair out (assuming you have any left) because everything is imploding—or exploding—at home.

Oconee County Planning Commission Recommends Materials Recovery Facility To Board of Commissioners

The Oconee County Planning Commission voted tonight to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it approve a special use permit for construction of a materials recovery facility.

Recycle to Help the Animals at AAHS for Earth Day!

Drop off your recyclable ink cartridges, aluminum cans, or electronics at the Athens Area Humane Society on Earth Day to help the animals!