Oconee County Planning Commission Delays Action On Presbyterian Homes Rezone Request

Planning Commission members said they had not been given enough time to review materials submitted late by Presbyterian Homes.

Watkinsville Voters Approve Liquor-By-The-Drink Referendum In Special Election

City will be able to mirror county in passing ordinance to allow liquor as well as beer and wine licenses.

Jimmy Daniell Road Rezone Likely To Be Removed From Oconee County Planning Commission Agenda For Tomorrow Night

Presbyterian Homes rezone is remaining major agenda item. Much opposition exists, particularly in Lake Wellbrook subdivision.

Oconee County's Two State Representatives Cast Conflicting Votes on House Transportation Bill That Increases Taxes on Motor Fuel

If the Senate approves House Bill 170, the tax on gasoline will increase 51 percent, and the tax on diesel will go up 55 percent.

Oconee County To Hold Three Sessions Closed To Public To Deal With Future Of Courthouse

Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis announced the meetings at the BOC meeting on Tuesday night.

Oconee County Planner Says Daniells Bridge Road Projects Are For Traffic Management, But Discussion Focused On Development

Wayne Provost stressed that the state is more interested in transportation than development, but he gave examples of both.

Commercial Development Leads To More Crime, District Attorney Told Oconee County Commissioners

DA Ken Mauldin told the Oconee County Board of Commissioners during a recent work session that commercial development has a cost.

Oconee Commissioners Discuss Daniells Bridge Road Projects During Primer On MACORTS

The regional transportation planning body has authority over road projects in the metropolitan area.

Courthouse Needs Quick Fix, Judge Tells Oconee County Commissioners In Work Session On Space Needs

Chief Superior Court David Sweat told the commissioners that a bill introduced in the General Assembly could result in a judgeship in 2016.

Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Confronts Long List Of Issues Needing Resolution

A tax increase was discussed, as were park needs, water and sewer projects, and roadways.

Oconee County Chairman Davis Raises Possibility of 50/50 Alcohol To Food Ratio In County Restaurants

Davis uses his column in The Oconee Enterprise to praise Cheddar's new restaurant in Epps Bridge Centre.

Oconee County Clerk Announces Four Work Sessions For Commissioners, Including One On Daniells Bridge Road And Other Roadway Projects

Clerk Jane Greathouse listed topics to be covered in the four meetings, to be held in the Courthouse in Watkinsville.

Oconee County Commissioners Delay Again A Decision On Two Daniells Bridge Road Projects

Twenty-two people spoke, with only two speaking in favor of the projects.

Oconee County Chairman Wants To Talk About Safety, But Other Proponents Of Daniells Bridge Road Projects Acknowledge Development Potential

Other proponents of the flyover focus both on traffic issues and on development potential.

Decision On Daniells Bridge Road Projects Delayed Again By Oconee County Board of Commissioners

Three spoke in favor, and 10 against the projects. They will have to come back next week to make their cases again.

Oconee County Commissioners Make No Progress On Courthouse Future In Two-Day Planning Session

Commissioner Jim Luke says he is concerned about space needs, but he doesn't know the solution to the problem.

Oconee County Commissioners Told They Should Consider Increasing Property Taxes This Year

Finance Director Wes Geddings said the rate has been the same for eight years, and it may be time to raise it to meet future needs.

Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Holding Planning Sessions This Week In Athens

The agenda released provides no hints about content of the discussions, but the courthouse is almost certain to be a topic.

Oconee County Commissioners Pass Liquor Ordinance After Striking Requirement That Food Be Purchased With Drinks

The commissioners heard from six citizens, who requested changes in the draft ordinance and asked that no changes be made.

Second Reading Of Liquor Ordinance, Three Rezones On Agenda For Oconee County Commissioners

Commission Chairman Melvin Davis has suggested a number of changes to the ordinance.

Report Outlines Spending For Oconee County 2004 And 2009 SPLOST Projects

The report shows spending and expected income in 2009 running even, but money remains unspent from 2004.

Rep. Quick Tells Oconee County Government Leaders She Questions The Need For Additional Funding for GDOT

Rep. Regina Quick told the gathering at the Chamber of Commerce that local funding for transportation may be more effective.

Oconee County Commission Chairman Davis Suggests Revisions To Draft Alcohol Ordinance

Chairman Davis wants to consider changing the ratio of food to alcohol in the ordinance and expanding the areas where alcohol can be sold.

Oconee County Planning Commission Recommends Against Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility

Opponents jammed the meeting room, and 19 people spoke in opposition to the rezone request for the RV facility.

Oconee County Planning Commission To Discuss Medical Complex, RV Storage, Tenant Farm Dwelling

The Planning Commission on Monday night will consider three different rezones before the county.

Liquor-By-The-Drink Ordinance Scheduled To Get First Reading By Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Tuesday Night

The Commissioners passed up earlier chances to discuss changes in the county's alcohol licensing laws.

Solutions To Space Needs Not Discussed By Oconee County Commissioners At Meeting Called For That Purpose

Presentations were made on current and future space needs, but there was no discussion of what could be done to meet those needs.

Oconee County Commissioners Correct Appointment of Thomas To County Industrial Development Authority

The member of the Board of Education was appointed earlier, but his term wasn't to start until Jan. 1. He's been serving since October.

Oconee County Commissioners Accept State Agreement For Jimmy Daniell Road But Delay Action On Daniells Bridge Road

Commissioners followed the lead of Chairman Melvin Davis and put off until later discussion of two Daniells Bridge Road projects.

Oconee Commissioners To Consider Agreements For Widening Jimmy Daniell Road And Daniells Bridge Road And For Daniells Bridge Road Extension

Chairman Melvin Davis is asking for action on state agreements on the three projects after receiving a letter from GDOT.

Oconee County Land Use Committee Tells Commissioners To Sign Project Framework Agreements with GDOT

Citizen Committee says county should go forward with widening Daniells Bridge Road and Jimmy Daniell road and constructing flyover.

Oconee County Land Use Committee To Continue Its Discussion Of Daniells Bridge Road Flyover And Other Road Projects

Citizen advisory committee expects to have its report on road priorities ready by February or March.

Oconee County Officials Met With State Transportation Board Member And His Client To Discuss Modifications In Design For Mars Hill Road

County officials had rejected the change in plans for the roadway in advance but met after being urged to do so by Chairman Melvin Davis.

Repair Work On Orkin Drive Costing Nearly $220,000, With Oconee County Paying Half

Orkin Drive failed because of a bury pit and had to be rebuilt. Borings before construction had identified the fill beneath the surface.

Oconee County BOC Chairman Puts Himself At Center Of Hiring Of New Economic Development Director

Chairman Melvin Davis told left out other commissioners and administrative officer in his description of county hiring.

Oconee County Voters Overwhelmingly Approved Liquor By The Drink and SPLOST

High turnout leads to strong support for Republican candidates and approval of both local referenda.

Strong Growth In Sales Taxes Needed In Oconee County To Generate Funds For SPLOST 2015

Oconee County will need strong growth rates in sales tax revenue to reach the projected amount for SPLOST 2015 projects.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.