Oconee County Announced Major Sewer Spill Into Barber Creek At Malcolm Bridge Road

The county estimates that 100,000 to 120,000 gallons of raw sewage flowed into a drainage ditch and into Barber Creek.

Rezone For Shopping Center At Corner Of Hog Mountain Road And U.S. 441 On Planning Commission Agenda

The project is being called Ray’s Corner, reflecting the historic name of the intersection.

Oconee County Had Draft Plans For The Route Of The Calls Creek Sewer Line At Least A Year Before It Told Public

The county began making specific plans for the 24-inch pipeline after it appraised at least two key pieces of property.

Oconee County Commission Approves Car Dealership; GDOT Provides More Reassurances On U.S. 441 Widening

The vote was 2-1, with Commissioners Luke and Wilkes in favor of the rezone, and Commissioner Saxon opposed.

GDOT To Provide Update On U.S. 441 Widening On Tuesday At Oconee County Veterans Park

The meeting is to provide an update on the latest GDOT activities and to introduce members of the project consultant team.

Oconee County Considering At Least Four Alternatives To Calls Creek Sewer Pipeline

The alternates include a route that largely follows U.S. 441 and one that largely follows Simonton Bridge Road.

Auto Dealership Proposed For Oconee County Won't Generate Big Tax Gains

The title ad valorem tax the purchaser of an automobile pays goes to the county where the purchaser lives.

Oconee County Commissioners To Consider Several Water And Sewer Projects At Tuesday's Meeting

The agenda does not include the proposed sewer pipeline down Calls Creek.

Precinct Analysis Shows Limited Impact Of Call For Change On Oconee County Electorate

The vast majority of the citizens, however, didn’t cast a ballot, as turnout among registered voters was only 28.9 percent.

Oconee County Expecting Report In June Evaluating Options For Discharge From Calls Creek Plant

The report from PPI will include the evaluation of several “corridors” for a discharge pipe.

Incumbents Dominate Oconee County Election Results

Mark Thomas will join Mark Saxon on the Board of Commissioners in January.

Three Oconee Commissioners Say They Met With Representative Of Proposed Auto Dealership Development

The Planning Commission on Monday night voted 7-2 against recommending the project for Board of Commissioner approval.

Majority Of Funding For Oconee County Sheriff Candidate Hynes Comes From Non-Local Sources

The amount of and source of funding for the Sheriff’s race has become a campaign issue.

Transparency And Openness Of Government Are Issues In Oconee County Commission Race

At the last Board of Commissioners meeting on May 3, Commission Chairman Melvin Davis gave the perfect illustration of the problem.

Oconee County Early Voting Continues At High Rate, Outpacing Figures Statewide And In Neighboring Counties

As of the end of the day on Tuesday, Oconee County early voting was considerably higher than the figures for the state as a whole.

Extreme Fireworks Wants To Open A Store In Oconee County Shopping Center

The request will be before the Oconee County Planning Commission when it meets at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Oconee County Candidates Restate Their Credentials In GOP Meet And Greet

The Meet and Greet was the final official gathering of candidates before the May 24 election.

Auto Dealerships Proposed For Commercial Development On SR 316 Near Oconee Connector

The commercial project will have access both to Jimmy Daniell Road and to Virgil Langford Road.

Early Voting Suggests High Turnout In Oconee County Elections

The 396 votes cast by the end of the day Friday represents 1.8 percent of the 22,186 active registered voters in the county.

Proposed Calls Creek Sewer Line Dominates Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Residents along the creek let their negative feelings about the plans be known during the citizen comment section of the meeting.

State Expects To Begin Right Of Way Acquisition In 2018 For U.S. 441 Widening In Oconee County

GDOT officials stated repeatedly that no route has been determined for the roadway, which likely will include a bypass of Bishop.

Residents Along Calls Creek To Tell Oconee County Commissioners They Will Not Grant Easements For Proposed Sewer Line

If the residents follow up on their pledges, the county would be forced to take condemnation action against the land owners.

Continuity Vs. Change Theme Of Second Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Candidate Forum

The contrast came across clearly in opening and closing comments the four candidates made at the Candidate Forum on Monday night.

Oconee County Still Waiting On Details Of Route For Proposed Calls Creek Sewer Line

Meetings on Thursday will focus on the Calls Creek sewer line and the U.S. 441 widening and Bishop Bypass.

First Oconee County Forum Separated Supporters From Critics Among Board of Commissions Candidates

The most telling moment came late in the session when a questioner accused the Board of spending too much time in executive session.

Oconee County Utility Department Budget Does Not Include Water And Sewer Rate Increases--For Now

The Board of Commissioners last year approved water and sewer rate increases of 3 percent.

More Than 100 People Turn Out To Hear From And Question Oconee County Candidates

The candidates took differing positions on the Calls Creek sewer line project.

Proposal For Calls Creek Sewer Pipeline Indicates Shift In Oconee County Sewer Plans

The urgent need for the line down Calls Creek results from a significant shift in sewer plans for the county.

Growth And Infrastructure Strain Lurking As Issue In Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Election

Problems of growth were mentioned by 47.7 percent of those interviewed in a scientific survey of Oconee County registered voters.

Boswell Commercial Appaiser Advises Oconee County Residents Of Potential Negative Impact Of Calls Creek Sewer Line

“Now is the time to form a strategy of action," the appraiser advised residents along Calls Creek.

Oconee County Issued A Permit For a Restaurant At Falls Of Oconee Complex Opposite Athens Ridge

The new building, which will overlook McNutt Creek just downstream from the old mill dam, is for a restaurant.

Oconee County Commissioners Pass Over Volunteers At Animal Shelter In Appointments To Animal Control Advisory Board

The commissioners reappointed Janet Calpin, a critic of the foster program, to a two-year term on the Advisory Board.

Mars Hill Road Overlay District Proposal Joins Three Rezone Requests On Oconee County Commission Agenda

The Oconee County commissioners also will consider three rezone requests.

Oconee County Utility Department Director Says He Understands The Reactions To Proposed Calls Creek Pipeline

Utility Department Director says the county has committed to provide sewage treatment capacity it does not have.

Oconee County Candidate Forums Scheduled For April 14 And April 25

Early voting starts on May 2 for the May 24 primary. Only Republican Party races are being contested in Oconee County.

Citizens Tell Oconee County Commissioners Of Their Concerns About Sewer Projects

Commission Chairman Melvin Davis said that alternatives to the pipeline would be explored.

Oconee County Citizens Voice Opposition To Construction Of Pipeline Down Calls Creek

The meeting ran for about two hours and included a description of what easements for and construction of the pipeline would mean.

Three Oconee County Meetings This Week Will Focus On Sewer Issues

Utility Department Director will meet with two citizen groups and Board of Commissioners on sewer plans.

State Senate Approves GDOT Exemption to Environmental Reporting Requirements For U.S. 441 Widening In Oconee County

The modified version contained the stipulation that “an environmental evaluation shall be considered in the decision-making process.

In Reversal Of A Year Ago, House And Senate Conference Committee Inserts Funding For Bogart Library In State Budget

The conference committee inserted $1.8 million for the Bogart Library renovation and expansion in the budget.