Ansley is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Ansley is a sweet girl who will steal your heart once she warms up to you!

Otto is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Otto may take a little time to warm up to his new forever home, but once you give him a chance, you'll be given a great reward with this handsome, loveable cat!

Oconee County Asked, And Judge Agreed, To Vacate Order Against Oconee Waste Transport

Oconee County officials have agreed to allow Oconee Waste Transport to continue to operate during hours that Magistrate Court Judge Eric Norris found are in violation of the county zoning ordinance.

Why Small Town America Is For Me

This is why my family picked the Athens area when we had the entire country to pick from.

Record Number Of Vendors Expected at Oconee Farmers Market On Saturday

Market Manager Cindy Pritchard is expecting eight vendors who were not at the Oconee Farmers Market last week to set up operation on Saturday, setting a record.

Oconee County Planning Staff Does Not Recommend Approval Of Permit For Recycling Facility

The Oconee County planning staff is not recommending approval of a special use permit that Bernard A. Garrett is requesting for a recycling facility at 1441 Dials Mill Road.

Clean Community Coalition

April 20th is a Great Opportunity For YOU to make a difference in your community!

Tax Day Pay Day Raffle to Benefit AAHS

Get your raffle tickets by April 15 for only $20 each--you'll have a 1 in 500 chance of winning $1,000!

Strong4Life: Getting Pretty—But Staying Healthy—For the Prom

It's prom season and I know that teenagers want to be pretty/handsome for their prom. It's important for children to make healthy changes to their life and not try a quick fix to achieve weight-loss.

Norm's Tasting Notes

I love both wine and fishing, and they go together.

Oconee County Commissioners Award Bid For Grounds Maintenance At Parks Despite Complaint

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday awarded $92,298 in bids for grounds maintenance at Oconee Veterans Park and Heritage Park despite a challenge.

Tanker is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Tanker is absolutely the king of head-butting and loves to rub his head under your chin!

Ashley is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Ashley is a sweet, outgoing puppy looking for a new home after being left in an apartment when her family moved away... will you give her the loving home she's looking been for?

Pollen Trouble? Your Blood Tells Your Story.

Your Blood Tells Your Story. Allergies and Pollen testing can be done without a Doctor's order

Oconee Farmers Market Opened With 33 Vendors

The 2013 season of the Oconee Farmers Market got off to a big start Saturday with beautiful weather, 33 vendors, lively music and a strong customer turnout.

Moving beyond risky fossil fuels

In the past week, we have had two breaches in fossil fuel safety. Let us move past fossil fuels!

Good games by OSA's boys

Good games by OSA's boys

Norm's Tasting Notes

I have been writing Norm's Tasting Notes for about seven years.

Oconee Farmers Market Opens at 8 a.m. Saturday!

Twenty-seven vendors have signed up for the launch of the 10th season of the Oconee Farmers Market on Saturday.

Bless My Soul Women's Conference

Come join us on Lake Hartwell for Bless My Soul Women's Conference! We have just 15 spots open!

Expecting the Unexpected: Ways to Save for a Rainy Day

A recent survey shows that in the face of job loss, significant medical expense or urgent car repair, nearly a third of Georgians have no savings designated for emergencies.

Norm's Tasting Notes

I have been in the wine business for over twenty five years and have been writing wine articles for about seven years.

Oconee County Commissioners Pass Issue of Prezoning To County Industrial Development Authority

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners last night passed to the county’s Industrial Development Authority the issue of prezoning.

Strong4Life: Final Four Fever: Let’s Catch It!

While I enjoy watching the tournament as both a fan and sports trainer, what I love about March Madness is the opportunity it provides to inspire kids to get moving.

Recycle for Earth Day to Helps the Animals!

Save your recyclable electronics, ink cartridges and aluminum cans to donate to AAHS for Earth Day this year!

Gidget is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Like her namesake in the original Gidget novel, she really is a “little girl with big ideas!”

Hobbes is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Hobbes has the sweetest face, how can you resist his puppy eyes?! He's looking for a new home that will give him the love and attention he so deserves!

Winter Warriors Make Strides, Gear Up for Championships

The OCHS winterguards will compete in Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, April 6th.

Strong4Life: Finally, A Winning Game Plan for Team Moms (and Dads)!

I want to help parents make the sidelines as important as the playing field so I worked with our Strong4Life experts to create an easy strategy for after game snacks.

County Attorney Haygood Told Commissioners That Prezoning Raises Significant Issues They Need To Address

Oconee County Attorney Daniel Haygood told the Board of Commissioners last night that he has a list of at least 22 issues that he feels the commissioners need to address regarding prezoning.

Classic City Brew Fest benefiting the Athens Area Humane Society

Come out to enjoy over 300 craft beers, live music and more at the 18th Annual Classic City Brew Fest! Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Great American Cleanup in Oconee Events

Litter costs - all of us! The cost of litter removal by state and local governments, businesses and volunteers comes to more than $11.4 billion each year. Please help KOCBC clean up Oconee County!

Oconee County High Junior Serves on Georgia Governor's Commission on Teen Driving

After five months of hard work, a group comprised of 22 teens from all around Georgia appointed by the governor recently met to propose ways to make Georgia roads safer.

Warrior Tennis Wins at Elbert County

OCHS Boys Complete Perfect Regular Season in Region 8-AAA

Oconee County Units Request Nearly 20 Percent Increase In Fiscal Year 2014 Funding

Oconee County departments and governmental units have requested $24.1 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2014, up $3.9 million from the budget for the current fiscal year.

Oconee County Will Remain Divided Between State House Districts For At Least One More Year

All of Oconee County’s 13 precincts will not be reunited in a single district in the Georgia House of Representatives this legislative session.

North Oconee Girls Soccer Wins 3-0 Friday night

NOHS Girls Varsity Soccer score

Quiet Weekend due to Spring Break

Quiet Weekend for OSA

Student Drug Issues? Here is a Helpful Tip.

Drug Testing tip from LabTest Select on Milledge ave.

Lady Titans Tennis Defeats Lady Warriors

Bruning, Hudson Lead Way in Singles for Lady Titans