Brian Patterson spoke at the February meeting of the Oconee County Democratic Party and explained what he plans to do as District Attorney.
Eric Gisler, co-chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party, qualified to run for Chair of the Board of Commissioners.
The Oconee County Gun Coalition presented a resolution to the Board of Commissioners. Speakers expecting the resolution voiced opposition.
After the fourth day of early voting for the March 24 presidential primary, 486 of the county’s 30,265 voters have cast a ballot.
Adam Spence joined Michael Ransom in seeking the Republican nomination for the open seat on the Board of Education.
Eleven candidates qualified for county offices for the May 19 primary and judicial election.
The Planning Commission has approved the scaled-back plans. Now the Church is seeking approval of the Board of Commissioners.
School Supt. Jason Branch has informed the county that he wants to terminate a 2010 agreement on shared use of fields.
A featured speaker at the Oconee County Republican Party made a pitch to members at a meeting on Monday.
Across a wide range of agenda items, Mayor Bob Smith and member of Council went in different directions.
The Committee says that land prices are pushing up the costs of acquiring conservation easements on the selected farms.
Responding to citizen input and a requirement of the Georgia EPD, the Reservoir Management Board added a Snows Mill Road Station.
The Authority went into executive session to discuss a potential buyer and to transfer easements for sewer service.
Brian Patterson says he will apply. Deborah Gonzalez has said she will not submit an application.
Brad Raffensperger was one of the featured speakers at the Oconee County Republican Party meeting, and he talked about new voting machines.
Gov. Brian Kemp now can decide if he wants to appoint a replacement and hold a special election or delay the special election until 2022.
Finance Director Wes Geddings said he expects a rebound, but revenue for the first half of the fiscal year is down.
Plans for a roundabout at the parent entrance to Malcom Bridge Middle School are no longer being considered because of School Board.
Deborah Gonzalez and Andrew Ferguson were guest speakers at the January Democratic Party meeting.
William Jones has submitted plans for the property at U.S. 78 and Mars Hill Road. The plans are with the Development Review Committee.
The decision is to be finalized on Tuesday. It will provide the city with sewer capacity for the proposed Wire Park multi-use project.
The project is described as an "upscale assisted living community" and is located near Epps Bridge Parkway in the county commercial center.
The Oconee Progressives used a speed dating format to get people to talk to each other in a community building exercise.
Former mayor cited costs and changes in city approach to zoning, but new mayor may reverse the decision.
Both the Library Board and the Recreation Advisory Committee have begun creating projects lists for the November ballot.
Voters saw a demonstration of the state's new voting equipment and raised various security concerns.
Council authorized City Manager Sharyn Dickerson to move forward with creation of a development agreement for the site.
Mayor Bob Smith thanked former Mayor Dave Shearon for his service to the city. Smith defeated Shearon by 2 votes in November.
Democrat Jonathan Wallace announced Monday that he will seek to regain his seat as the District 119 Representative to the Georgia House.
Voters will get a chance on Tuesday to see a demonstration of the new voting machines that the county will use for the presidential primary.
The top priority is the intersection of SR 316 and the Oconee Connector.
Ted Terry, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, said rural, conservative voters recognize the value of solar.
In 1991, the city transferred its water and sewer infrastructure to the county. Now it would like more control over residential sewer.
The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday allowed Life Church of Athens to withdraw its application for a special use permit for its church.
The plan focuses on “key industry segments”: Technology Solutions, Health Sciences and Services, and Professional and Corporate Services.
Members offered little feedback on a list of 18 proposals that would increase the capacity of county roads through lane widening.
The plan targets information technology, healthcare and professional services as sectors for future economic development.
The Commission sent the proposal forward to the Board of Commissioners for final action after a packed public hearing on the request.
As part of the first quarter fiscal report for 2020, county Finance Director Wes Geddings outlined SPLOST spending.
The Corps cited problems with the move of its office to Atlanta in allowing comments received by Nov. 21.