Oconee Property Appraisal Department Hiring

Apply now for the full-time property appraiser II position.

Early Voting Available Saturday in Oconee County

Over 4,400 Oconee County, Ga. voters have already cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 6 general election.

Deal Announces Reprieve for Georgia Archives

Gov. Nathan Deal and Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the state will restore $125,000 to the Secretary of State budget, assuring Georgia residents it will keep the state Archives open for the remainder of the budget year.

What Time Is Tonight's Presidential Debate? (Schedule)

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16, taking place at Long Island's Hofstra University.

Vice Presidential Debate 2012 -- What Time and How to Watch

Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan go head to head Thursday night.

Submit Questions for Obama and Romney to Possibly Answer During Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Georgia Offers Sales Tax Holiday for WaterSense Products

Purchases of WaterSense-labeled products will be exempt from state and local sales taxes from midnight Oct. 5 through Oct. 7.

Watkinsville Council Race Contested, Special Election to be Held

Nicole Brooks qualified Wednesday to run for Post 2. She's pitted against Connie Massey in the Nov. 6 Special Election.

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Connie Massey Qualifies for Vacant Watkinsville Council Seat

So far only one candidate has qualified to fill the unexpired term of Henry Norman, who recently resigned and moved outside of the city limits.

Deadline to Register to Vote in Nov. 6 General Election Quickly Approaching

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote in Oconee County, Ga.

Liquidation Center Expands to Oconee County

The business, which offers scratch-and-dent and refurbished appliances, recently moved into the former location of Lamar's Appliance & Furniture on Monroe Highway.

Multiple Athens-Area Positions Available With Georgia Board of Regents

Browse open positions and submit online applications today.

Caterpillar Project Dubbed 'Deal of the Year'

The Georgia Economic Developers Association awarded Oconee and Athens-Clarke County officials during a conference in Savannah last week.

Constitution Day Celebration

Quiz: Which Presidential Candidate Is Right for You?

Online quiz helps voters find the candidate whose views most closely match their own.

Patch Poll: Influential Georgia Democrats More Convinced of Momentum Than Republicans After Conventions

Patch polled elected officials and activists in both parties to find out how they felt about their recent conventions. Both sides felt their own party got a boost, but Democrats expressed stronger feelings about the momentum they say Obama got.

Maintenance Position Open in Bogart

The deadline to apply for the full-time position is Sept. 21, 2012.

No City Election in Watkinsville This Year

The qualifying period for three council posts wrapped up last week and there are no contested races.

Vote for New Wildlife Tag Designs

Vote online for your choice in the new designs.

GOP Election Headquarters Open House

Oconee County BOC Regular Meeting

Oconee County DRC Meeting

Public Hearing about Millage Rate

Candidate Forum at the Watkinsville Community Center

Candidate Forum at Veterans Park

Oconee County Board of Commissioners

Oconee County Library Advisory Board Meeting

Oconee County Board of Elections

Oconee County Planning Commission Meeting

Development Review Committee Meeting

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Work Session

Ice Cream Social

Oconee County GOP Holds Candidate Forums

Watkinsville City Council Meeting

Oconee County Democratic Committee Meeting

Oconee County BOC Regular Meeting

Watkinsville Council Adopts Waste Plan Update

Council members sign off on a multi-county waste management plan designed to cut down waste and boost recycling efforts.

Agenda for Watkinsville Council

The five-member council and mayor plan to discuss a resolution about Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management, a language change of "Conditional Uses", and an update of the definition of "malt beverage."

UPDATE: "Boil Water" Advisory for Watkinsville Lifted

Citizens in Watkinsville or south of Simonton Bridge Road no longer need to boil tap water before cooking, drinking or preparing baby food until further notice.