Primary Vote Analysis Suggests Tight Races For House 117 & 119

Rep. Houston Gaines has warned Oconee County Republicans that these races are tight and turnout is key.

Candidate Forum For Board Of Commissioners Races Announced

The two candidates for Commission Chair and the three candidates for Post 3 will participate in a virtual forum via Zoom.

Wiedower Revised Campaign Disclosure Report Following Complaint

State Rep. Marcus Wiedower said the date of deposit was used rather than the date of receipt of the contribution.

Sen. Cowsert Ask Oconee Republicans To Support House Candidates

At the August meeting of the Oconee County Republicans, Sen. Bill Cowsert said Democrats are targeting House Districts 117 and 119.

Board Of Elections Reviews Polling Location Changes For Nov. 3

At a meeting of the Board of Elections and Registration, Fran Leathers, Board chair, announced a new location for Athens Academy Precinct.

House Candidate Wallace Focuses On Healthcare, Pandemic

Speaking to the Oconee County Democrats, Jonathan Wallace criticized management of the pandemic. He was joined by Richard Dien Winfield.

Board Of Education Virtual Candidate Forum Set For Sept. 17

Candidates for Post 4 and Post 5 on the Oconee County Board of Education have agreed to take citizen questions. Registration is required.

County Administrator Outlines Plans For Broadband Expansion

County Administrator Justin Kirouac said he expects to be before the County Commission next month with a contract.

County Commissioners Do Not Reappoint Planning Commission Chair

Maria Caudill had asked for reappointment, but the County Commissioners appointed a new person to serve on the Planning Commission.

Three Candidates Qualify For County And City Posts On Wednesday

Jacob Douylliez qualified as a Democrat for the special election for Board of Commissioners, joining Amrey Harden and Aaron Nowak.

Two Qualify For County Commission; Four Qualify in Watkinsville

In the first day of qualifying, Amrey Hardin and Aaron Nowak filed as Republicans in the special election for County Commission.

Election Board Changes Five Polling Locations For November

The Board also voted to move early voting to the Civic Center.

Commission Holds Public Hearing On Proposed Property Tax Rate

The Board of Commissioners also is considering a proposed change in the county's Animal Services Ordinance.

Harden Introduces Self As Candidate For County Commission Seat

Amrey Harden was one of the two speakers at the June meeting of the Oconee County Republican Party.

Watkinsville Mayor Lacks Votes, But He Learns To Use Gavel

Mayor Bob Smith has turned the Council meetings into a show that he directs.

Commissioners Turn Down Entrance Modification And Office Park

The Commissioners did allow an events venue and buffer modification for a subdivision.

Crowd Turns Out For Back The Blue Rally At Sheriff's Office

Jamey Canady organized the gathering to show support for Oconee County's Deputies.

Commission To Review Request For Entrance To JP And Burger King

The agenda for Tuesday is dominated by zoning requests.

U.S. District Court Orders District Attorney Election On Nov. 3

Judge Mark Cohen said a 2018 Georgia law violates the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions.

Watkinsville Mayor Attempts To Veto Budget, Proposes Cuts

Mayor Bob Smith sent out a June 30 news release , the last day of the Fiscal Year, saying he was vetoing the budget that started on July 1.

County Commission Chair Tells Citizens To Pressure School Board

At a Town Hall Meeting last week, Board of Commissioners Chair John Daniell said citizens need to contact the School Board.

Gaines And Wiedower Vote For Modified Hate Crimes Bill

The Oconee County representatives said the changes made by the Senate addressed their concerns about the original bill.

Watkinsville Council Approves ESP Concept Plan For Harris Shoals

Council asks staff and attorney to developing an operating agreement for the new facilities.

Citizens Raise Concerns About Stream Protection And Internet

The county Budget Hearing brought out calls for increased spending on septic monitoring and Internet infrastructure.

Gonzalez Ready To Run If Court Rules For District Attorney Race

Athens Attorney Deborah Gonzalez said she is waiting on a hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction on Thursday.

Sen. Loeffler Stressed Support For Trump Before Oconee GOP

Sen. Kelly Loeffler said she and Trump are both outsiders.

Rescan Of Absentee Ballots Adds Four Votes To Totals

The Board of Elections and Registration certified election results from June 9 on Friday.

Elections Board Decides To Rescan All June 9 Absentee Ballots

Fran Leathers, director of Elections and Board chair, said she discovered that marked ballots were not scanned correctly.

Update On Oconee County Commissioner Chuck Horton

Oconee County Commissioner Chuck Horton underwent planned corrective heart surgery on the morning of Tuesday, June 16.

Georgia Senator Expects Hate Crimes Bill To Pass This Session

Sen. Bill Cowsert said he expects the Senate to create its own bill.

Town Hall Meeting Moved From Middle School To Veterans Park

The Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education could not reach agreement on a meeting at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

Election Director Said Election On Tuesday Ran Smoothly

Voters responded to questions on ballots posed by party leaders.

Unofficial And Incomplete Oconee Election Results For June 9, 2020

The results were posted late on June 9 and will continue to be updated as the precincts report.

Incumbents Picked In Commission Races, Hale in Sheriff's Race

Hunsinger won the three-way contest for the open Probate Court Judgeship.

Local Democratic Candidates Look Ahead To November

The Democratic Party meeting featured local candidates running without opposition in the Tuesday primary.

Quarter Of Oconee County Voters Already Voted In June 9 Election

The majority of voting has been by Absentee balloting.

Oconee County FY21 Budget Public Hearing To Be Held June 16

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021 Fiscal Year Budget at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

One In Five Oconee Voters Has Cast Ballot For June 9 Election

Early voting continues through this week.

Extra Special People Releases New Proposal For Harris Shoals

In a virtual session on Friday, the Watkinsville group showed sketches of its plans for the park.

Oconee County Board Of Elections Meeting To Be Held June 16

The Board of Elections & Registration meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2020, has been cancelled.