Governor Wants Redesign of Confederate License Plate

Several other southern governors are attempting to curb the display of the battle flag in light of the Charleston church shooting.

Oconee County Commission Chairman Davis Raised Again Possibility of Daniells Bridge Road Projects

Chairman Melvin Davis called for a transportation study of the SR 316 and Epps Bridge Parkway corridor.

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Approves Payment Against Caterpillar Bond

Payment for Caterpillar bond is part of a $120,500 budget approved by the Authority.

Oconee County Utility Department Director Chris Thomas Resigns

Thomas said he is not sure what he plans to do next.

Oconee County Commissioners Have Known Since First Of The Year Of Serious Problems At County's Sewer Plants

The county had another sewage spill on Monday--following two on Friday--but the commissioners did not discuss the issue Tuesday night.

Oconee County Reported Two New Sewage Spills To The State

One of the spills was at the Calls Creek sewer plant, and the other was behind Creekside subdivision on McNutt Creek.

Oconee County Senator Told Small Gathering Of Republicans Why He Voted For A Tax Increase

Sen. Bill Cowsert and Rep. Chuck Williams gave a legislative wrap-up to a gathering of Oconee County Republicans.

Oconee County Releases Names Of Employees Who Resigned From Troubled Calls Creek Sewage Plant

A Georgia Environmental Production Divison officer also visited the Calls Creek plant today, but he would not say the purpose.

Calls Creek Sewer Plant Problems Lead To Resignation Of Two Oconee County Utility Department Employees

Report is critical of operation of both the the county's sewer plants, calling for effective management in the future.

Oconee County Budget Maintains Millage Rate, Increases Water And Sewer Costs

The county budget is 8.7 percent greater than the current budget and includes salary increases for employees.

Oconee County Withholds Information On Budget Prior To Hearing On Tuesday

the budget is likely to include a water and sewer rate increase and some form of property tax increase.

Oconee County Charges Property Owners In Four Cities More For Services It Provides Than It Charges Property Owners Elsewhere In County

A state law allows the counties to reduce property taxes in the unincorporated parts of the county, and Oconee County has done just that.

Oconee County Administrative Officer Rescinds Order That Restricted Media Access of Department Heads

Jeff Benko had issued a directive on April 3 that department heads clear statements to the media with him in advance.

Executive Director of Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Has Submitted Her Resignation

The mission of the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission is to increase citizen awareness.

Oconee County Citizens Will Get Their First Chance To See Next Year's Budget In Two Weeks

Commissioners are likely meeting individuals or in pairs with Finance Director Wes Geddings and County Administrative Officer Jeff Benko.

GDOT, Not Oconee County, Has Final Authority For Presbyterian Homes Exit And Entrance On U.S. 441, Public Works Director Says

Emil Beshara advised the Board of Commissioners on GDOT authority over the entrance and exit on U.S. 441 before the vote on the rezone.

Oconee County Commissioners Approve Presbyterian Homes Rezone Request In 4-0 Vote

Commissioners add conditions that will add traffic to Hog Mountain Road and U.S. 441 intersection.

Oconee County Chamber Of Commerce Says Presbyterian Homes Good For County, Does Not Comment On Safety And Traffic Issues

The Board of Commissioners has moved the 7 p.m. meeting from the Commission Chamber to Courtroom 1 because of the expected crowd.

Oconee County's Two Weekly Papers Ignore Key Documents In Reporting On Bogart Library Defunding

Documents shows Bogart Library funding was not cut for financial reasons.

Oconee County Commissioners Vote To Terminate Lease On Dolvin Property, Go Into Executive Session With Atlanta Developer

The commissioners went into executive session with Atlanta developer Frank Bishop, who has been in discussion about a roadway.

Oconee County Board Of Commissioners To Consider Terminating Lease On Dolvin Buildings

The Board of Commissioners has held four executive sessions on space needs in recent weeks.

Oconee County Commissioners To Get An Update On Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Project

Construction of the dam is nearing completion. The reservoir is expected to be full in 2017.

Oconee County Administrative Officer Tells County Department Heads To Clear All Comments To The "Press" With Him First

Chuck Williams, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from Oconee County, initiated the complaint that led to the policy.

Oconee County Planning Commission Recommends Rezones for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

More than 100 people turned out at the meeting. Many wore stickers opposing the Presbyterian Homes rezone.

Jimmy Daniell Road Rezone Withdrawn, But Two Presbyterian Homes Rezones On Oconee County Planning Commission Agenda

Most of the attention has been on the first of the two Presbyterian Home rezone requests, but the second one is significant as well.

Hard Labor Creek Board To Begin Discussion Of Design For Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System

The two counties will have to borrow additional money to treat and distribute the water from the 1,370-acre reservoir.

Citizen Committee Ranks Upgrade To Oconee Connector And SR 316 Intersection As Top Oconee County Road Project

Citizen Committee ranks Daniells Bridge Road widening and construction of a Daniells Bridge Road extension as low in priority.

Oconee County Experienced A Decline In Driving Under The Influence Arrests As Alcohol Law Changed

The county allowed liquor by the drink in restaurants starting in January, and Watkinsville is likely to do the same.

Presbyterian Homes Representative Says Third Site For Continuing Care Facility Is The Right One

The first site was too expensive. The second site had infrastructure problems. The third one is just right, the PHG representative says.

House-Senate Conference Committee Cut Funding For Bogart Library In Oconee County From State Budget

The library was the only one of seven designated for funding to be cut by the conference committee.

Oconee Commissioners Turn Down Contracts For Two Daniells Bridge Road Projects

Twenty-three residents turned out to speak against the projects. Two spoke in favor. Two gave mixed comments. One asked for wise spending.

Project Framework Agreements Before Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Cannot Be Easily Cancelled Or Altered

Agreements require immediate funding of engineering costs, require repayment if cancelled, and set time lines.

New Superior Court Judgeship Approved For Oconee County In Last Day Of Legislature

Sen. Bill Cowsert is credited with getting the judgeship through the General Assembly. Transportation bill includes $5 hotel tax.

Oconee County Commissioners Decide Not To Wait On Citizen Committee Input On Two Daniells Bridge Road Projects

Public Works Director Emil Beshara recommended to the citizen committee that it cut back on one project and expand the other.

Uncertainty About Future Of Motor Fuels Tax Makes Estimate Of Revenue For Upcoming Oconee County Budget More Difficult

Georgia House and Senate have passed bills, but they differ. A conference committee is working on a compromise.

Oconee County's Quick and Williams Cast Opposing Votes On Plastic Bag Bill

The bill prohibited local communities from regulating use of plastic bags, boxes, foam cups and other “one-time use” containers.

Citizens A Central Part Of Athens-Clarke County SPLOST Programs, Oconee County Audience Told

Don Martin, manager of the unified government’s SPLOST program, and former ACC Mayor Gwen O’Looney, gave presentation at the library.

Georgia Department Of Transportation Told Oconee County Representative To Pay $100,000 In Advance For Documents

Quick has submitted a shortened list that includes information about a request for funding for an exit lane on SR 316 for Caterpillar.

GDOT Board Member Boswell Acknowledges Benefit To His Clients Of Daniells Bridge Road Flyover In Oconee County

GDOT Board Member Jamie Boswell said the Board of Commissioners will have a "tough choice" on April 7 when they debate the road projects.

Oconee County Water And Sewer Rates To Increase By 3 Percent If Budget Request Is Approved

Utility Department Director Chris Thomas said he needs increases in part because of debt for projects such as Hard Labor Creek reservoir.