Rose Creek Mitigation Bank Seeking Stream Buffer Variance To Work On Restoration Project

Rose Creek Mitigation Bank is awaiting a state permit to be able to violate the 25-foot stream buffer so it can modify restoration work done in initially setting up the bank.

Oconee County Commissioners Accept Chairman Recommendation to Replace Former Commissioner On Boards

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept Chairman Melvin Davis’ recommendation that former commissioner Chuck Horton be removed from two boards.

Green Life Expo promotes sustainability with family activities

To rejuvenate active recyclers and lend support to the inexperienced, Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division and The Classic Center presented the fifth-annual Green Life Expo.

Oconee County Commissioners Scheduled To Decide Pebble Creek Subdivision Rezone Request

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night is scheduled to take up a rezone request by the new owner of Pebble Creek Subdivision.

Trixie is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Trixie is a sweet girl who has a fun, goofy side!

Dottie is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Dottie is truly a lovely cat with the personality of a lady in every way!

Rep. Quick Has Draft Legislation In Hand To Change Two Oconee County And Athens-Clarke County House Districts

Rep. Regina Quick of the 117th House District has received from Legislative Counsel draft legislation that would return Oconee County to a single district in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Oconee County Tax Commissioner Explained New Title Ad Valorem Tax to Civic Center Crowd

More than 50 people showed up at the Civic Center on a Thursday evening to hear Oconee County Tax Commissioner Jennifer Riddle explain the complexity of the Title Ad Valorem Tax.

Cottontail is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Cottontail is a sweet, playful girl who wants to be your own personal assistant!

PJ is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

PJ is an out-going adventurous guy looking for a home where he can get lots of pets and have playmates!

Reba is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Reba is looking for a forever family who will play with her during the day and cuddle at night!

Sparkles is the AAHS Adoptable Rabbit of the Month!

Sparkles is a tiny bunny with adorable antics that will keep you endlessly entertained!

Amazing Valentine's Raffle to Benefit the Athens Area Humane Society

Enter for a chance to win an incredible raffle package valued at over $1,000--raffle tickets are just $25 each for your chance to win!

Oconee County BOC Chairman Davis Proposes To Eliminate Former Commissioner Horton From Boards

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis on Tuesday proposed to remove former commissioner Chuck Horton from two key county boards.

Caterpillar Plant Has Doubled Water Request

Caterpillar will need more than twice as much potable water as originally proposed, but the final requested amount is considerably less than discussed in recent negotiations.

Strong4Life: Score a Healthier Super Bowl Sunday!

Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest day for food consumption! Let Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Strong4Life give you delicious and healthy food options for Super Bowl Sunday.

Abba is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Abba loves to play fetch and tug of war, and she's a well well-behaved lady! Will she be your new lady?

Gianna is the AAHS Adopable Cat of the Week!

Gianna is an incredibly sweet girl who was saved form a hoarding case. She loves to get pets and will reward you with purrs, and she'll do well in a home with other animals!

Epps Bridge Centre Has Building Permits For 60 Percent Of Core Space

The Oconee County Code Enforcement Office has issued building permits for more than 60 percent of the core space in Epps Bridge Centre.

Oconee County Commissioners Discuss Future Issues at “Visioning” Session in Veterans Park

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners spent just less than five hours today in a “visioning” session at Veterans Park.

Walton EMC Employees Donate $4,415 to Extra Special People

Walton EMC employees recently donated the proceeds of $4,415 from the inaugural Bud Wiley Memorial Golf Tournament to Extra Special People (ESP) of Watkinsville.

Oconee County Planning Commission Recommends Partial Change in Pebble Creek Subdivision Rezone Conditions

The Oconee County Planning Commission Tuesday rejected the request by the new owner of Pebble Creek subdivision to be allowed to build smaller homes on the now-vacant subdivision.

Announcing New Pet CPR & First Aid Course Dates at AAHS!

Know how to perform vital first aid and CPR on your pets in case they get into a life-threatening situation!

Wendy is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Wendy is our oldest adoptable cat, but she's a favorite at AAHS! She was even chosen by our Facebook friends as the Cat of the Week--what a special girl!

Reba is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Reba is looking for a forever family who will play with her during the day and cuddle at night!

Sparkles is the AAHS Adoptable Rabbit of the Month!

Sparkles is a tiny bunny with adorable antics that will keep you endlessly entertained!

It's Time to Beat the Heat!

Cat parents can “Beat the Heat” before spring at the Athens Area Humane Society! Fix your female cat for $45 or male cat for $35.

Owner Of Pebble Creek Subdivision Seeking Permit To Build Smaller Homes On Slabs

The current owner of unbuilt Pebble Creek subdivision on SR 15 in the south of the county is asking for a modification to 2004 rezone conditions for the 98-lot project.

Miss Kay is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Miss Kay is a fun-loving, playful girl looking for a new forever home!

Lucy is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Lucy loves to purr and will even give kisses to her favorite people! Will you be her new person to give kisses to?

Oconee County Sheriff’s Plans To Boycott Company For Arms Sale Policy Has Obstacles

If Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry plans to follow through on his promise to boycott Dana Safety Supply, he will have to change the procedures he follows for purchasing weapons

200 Pounds!

Recyclables laying roadside are a waste and an eyesore.

Oconee County’s Representatives to Georgia House Not In Full Agreement On Redistricting

Oconee County Rep. Regina Quick said she has asked legislative counsel to draft a bill restoring Oconee County to a single district in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Oconee County Issued Eight Building Permits for Epps Bridge Centre

The Oconee County Code Enforcement Office by the end of the day Friday had issued eight building permits for five different structures at Epps Bridge Centre.

My Lovely Life

I am so grateful for my lovely life...

Oconee County BOC Approves New Debt for Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve loan documents that add $5.8 million in new county debt for construction of the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir.

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Scheduled To Approve New Hard Labor Creek Debt

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to give final approval Tuesday night to loan documents that will add $5.8 million in new county debt for Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir.

Bella is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Bella is a sweet girl who loves to give great hugs and kisses!

Gracie is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Gracie is a beautiful, outgoing cat who loves to play!

Survey Finds Oconee County Voters Name Economic Problems As Most Important

Oconee County residents are most concerned about economic issues facing the county, according to a scientific survey of registered voters conducted last fall.