The Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners will hold hearings starting on Thursday on the tax increases as required by law.
Williamson and James Hale are the only two announced candidates to succeed retiring Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry.
An advisory board has created a survey for users to provide feedback as major changes are discussed for the city park.
The county has nine of the 11 easements needed for the sewer line.
The Department of Transportation acknowledged citizen opposition but said the selected route was better because of cost and build time.
The plan is to convent a historic site into an events venue with commercial development.
The Board will take up the issue involving two subdivisions on Hodges Mill Road on Aug. 6.
The Commission said a 40-foot buffer established by an earlier Commission should not be violated to solve a drainage problem.
The 7.63 acres is just north of Watkinville at the intersection of Macon Highway and U.S. 441.
The commission awarded bid for first roundabout on Malcom Bridge Road. Two roundabouts at school entrances to be completed at later date.
Shannon Clawson from Georgia Equality said her group had some successes and some setbacks.
The rates are part of the proposed $52.3 million Fiscal Year 2020 Budget before the Board of Commissioners
Rep. Jody Hice says Memorial Day reflects national commitment not to forget those who gave their lives in defense of the country.
The applicant argued that the county needs at least two towing services and impound lots.
The denial of rights of way and easements by the Board of Education doesn't stop county plans.
Proponents see a grocery store, but developer says it could be a car dealership.
One rezone is for a shopping center at U.S. 78 and Mars Hill Road. The other is for a financial center on Epps Bridge Parkway.
Stephanie Doerr and Ivette Bledsoe discuss the Athens to Union Point trail as well as a possible trail in Oconee County.
The budget assumes no change in the county's millage rate.
Commissioners say construction will be completed before school starts on Aug. 7.
The student political exchange, which lasted more than 75 minutes, was respectful throughout.
Rep. Marcus Wiedower said he got many phone calls and emails before he cast his vote in favor of the bill.
It was a cool, windy and rainy day that Vicki Soutar and Erin Carlton had agreed upon for tours of Oconee County’s two sewage plants.
The county cannot meet demands for road repairs with the current level of funding, citizens at a Town Hall Meeting were told.
Winning city council seats could be easier than expected, Norman Garrett said.
Georgia Rep. Vance Smith, a Republican from Pine Mountain, introduced a resolution for the study committee.
Butts County Developer Bill Jones asked for a delay until May 7 of consideration of his rezone for a commercial complex.
Sen. Cowsert announced that the state budget now on the desk of Gov. Brian Kemp includes money for an upgrade of the Watkinsville Library.
Plans for the initial phase of the project call for a JP convenience store and gas station with 20 fueling positions and Burger King.
Commission Chair John Daniell made the announcement at the first-ever State of the County presentation.
Estimated cost of the fiber network is $4.6 million.
The University of Georgia continues to oppose the current plans.
Oconee County Democrats anticipated criticism at their last meeting.
The Corps of Engineers has granted a permit extension. Georgia Department of Transportation is releasing details of the Bishop Bypass.
Moderator asked what journalists should have learned from the session.
Attendees could voice preferences for two alternatives, one involving a 16-mile detour.
Pair in majority on anti-abortion bill but in minority on hate crimes bill.
Bills not voted out of committee on Thursday, the day when a bill usually needs to come to the floor of one chamber for ultimate passage.
In introducing changes to the original Memorandum, Board of Commissioners Chair John Daniell said he was responding to public criticism.
One of the plans would require a 15-month closing of the roadway and a nearly 16-mile detour of traffic.