Oconee Connector at Highway 316 Shut Down By Accident With Injuries

In the nearby woods, Oconee County Sheriff's deputies are pursuing a white male suspect who fled the scene on foot --the driver of a stolen truck involved in the accident, authorities say.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Assist Rabun

Over the last couple of days, volunteer crews traveled to one of the hardest hit counties in the state to help with search and rescue efforts.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers arrested a man for leaving the scene of an accident with an injury.

Oconee Fire Rescue Personnel Graduate from Medical First Responder Course

Nineteen volunteers are now part of the Oconee County Fire Rescue Medical First Responders.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of April 21- April 28.

Search for Suspects Resulted in 3 Arrests

Three individuals were booked at the Oconee County Jail on Wednesday in connection with the incident: one for theft by receiving stolen property, one on a drug-related charge, and a third for obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

Tornadoes Weave Paths of Death and Destruction Across South

Oconee County "dodged a bullet."

Deputies Hunt Theft Suspect

UPDATE: Two suspects are now in custody on theft and methamphetamine-related charges.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers investigated a noise outside of an apartment, responded to a traffic accident without injuries, and issued a speeding citation on New High Shoals Road.

Sheriff's Office Releases Photo of Wanted Woman

Authorities say Amber Kirkland has an active warrant out of Oconee County for felony theft by receiving stolen property and a felony probation violation warrant out of Clarke County.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of April 13-April 20.

5 Injured in 5-Car Accident

Mars Hill Road between Cliff Dawson Road and Rankin Road was closed shortly after 6 p.m. as a result of the collision.

Voting Underway for Sheriff’s Office Logo

Cast a vote for your favorite of the 66 entries by 8 a.m. on May 2.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

A road rage incident landed a Muscogee County man in jail.

Multiple Counties on Lookout for Man Wanted for Theft

Larry Damondrick Mapp is wanted on felony charges in Oglethorpe and Greene Counties, the Oconee County Sheriff's Office says.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of April 7- April 14. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Oconee Fire Rescue and Air Life Georgia Hold Leadership Training Course

Fifteen fire and rescue departments were represented during the class, including 29 members of Oconee County Fire Rescue.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of March 31- April 7.

Secret Service Investigates MD Pair for Cloned Debit Cards

Another two arrests have been made in connection with local unauthorized debits from last month, the Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports.

Oconee Chicken Coop Fire Makes Two in One Afternoon

20,000 chickens have their feathers ruffled.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Behind Porterfield Tire

The quick-moving blaze caused thick smoke and attracted onlookers.

Two Arrested in VA in Connection With Oconee Unauthorized Debits

Authorities report there has been a break in an ongoing investigation.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers responded to a traffic accident with injuries and answered numerous calls related to the severe thunderstorms.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of March 24 through March 31.

Fire Engulfs Abandoned House

Motorists on Highway 316 near the 4700 Mars Hill Road location could see smoke billowing into the sky starting around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lightning Likely Cause of Early Morning House Fire

Part of the second floor and the garage of the New High Shoals Road house was "gutted," and the rest of the home sustained water and smoke damage, authorities say.

Oconee Sheriff Releases Statement About Hunt for Hood

Sheriff Scott Berry says the Oconee County Sheriff's Office will continue to assist the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and other agencies as they search for accused cop-killer Jamie Hood.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers investigated a traffic accident and arrested one individual for public drunkenness in an unrelated incident.

Reports of Unauthorized Debits Dwindling

Lt. David Kilpatrick says the Oconee County Sheriff's Office has seen a dramatic decrease in such reports since March 17.

Killed and Wounded Athens-Clarke Police Officers Identified

The manhunt for suspect Jamie Hood, 33, is ongoing.

One ACC Police Officer Killed, Another Wounded

Police searching for suspect driving a silver Geo Prism.

Barber Creek Road Property Burglarized

The suspect fled into the woods and led authorities on a chase for more than 7 hours Friday before surrendering, Oconee County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Lee Weems said.

K-9 Unit Deployed in Search for Burglary Suspect

Oconee County Sheriff's Office and Barrow County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a burglary suspect in the area of Sikes Road, authorities say.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Police arrested one man for DUI and responded to a traffic accident with no injuries.

Shoplifting Suspect's Photo Released

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a shoplifting suspect from a March 9 incident that authorities say occurred at Walmart on Epps Bridge Parkway.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of March 10 through March 17.

Watkinsville Resident and Morgan County Middle School Teacher Charged with Child Molestation

Laura Dyar, 27, of Watkinsville was arrested on Monday in Morgan County and charged with child molestation, enticing a minor, and sexual assault.

Fire Consumes Chicken House Used for Storage

A controlled burn that got out of hand on 4240 Colham Ferry Road burned down a chicken house used for storage late Monday morning, authorities reported.

Oconee Investigator: Monitor Bank Accounts Closely

Lt. David Kilpatrick says the Oconee County Sheriff's Office has noticed a spike in the amount of identity theft reports by way of unauthorized debit card transactions.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers made an arrest for simple assault, settled a dispute over a "stolen" pack of cigarettes, and investigated a traffic accident where one person suffered a minor injury.