Oath Of Office Behind Them, Oconee County Commissioners Confront Big Challenges

The four Oconee County Commissioners were a picture of harmony on Sunday afternoon after they participated in the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Courthouse in Watkinsville.

Incoming Commission Chair John Daniell joined new commissioners Chuck Horton and Mark Thomas as well as re-elected Commissioner Mark Saxon in a photo after the ceremony. All were wearing smiles.

Whether the four, plus returning Commissioner William “Bubber” Wilkes, can work together to solve the myriad challenges facing the county remains to be seen.

Starting Tuesday night, the Commission, now up to full strength with Horton filling immediately the unexpired term of Daniell, will start to plan for the county’s next rendition of its land use plan or comprehensive plan as well as address an immediate issue regarding security at the Courthouse.

That meeting, likely the last of the year and the final one for retiring Commission Chairman Melvin Davis as well as retiring Commissioner Jim Luke, will start at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Watkinsville.

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Pictured: Thomas, Daniell, Horton and Saxon.