Boys Basketball Coach Needed Next Year at Oconee County High

Apply by March 28, 2013.

Jason Aldean Concert Tickets in Athens -- More Will be Available on Friday

Plans for the April 13 concert at Sanford Stadium have been finalized, and organizers say more seats are going on sale.

Renovations to Oconee County High Warrior Stadium to Begin This Summer

A construction manager has been selected for Phase 1, which includes upgrades to restrooms and concession stands.

Oconee Preschool Academy Now Hiring

Applications are currently being accepted for full-time, part-time and substitute positions.

Malcom Bridge Middle Art Students Explore Color

A selection of colored pencil drawings is on display this month at the Oconee County Schools district central office building.

Oconee School Board to Vote on Approval of Contractor Bid for CFES Phase 2 Renovation

The 5 p.m. meeting will begin with a number of student recognitions. See the complete agenda.

Oconee County Schools One of Four Title 1 Reward Districts in Georgia

The school system is being awarded $50,000 for use at Title 1 schools.

UGA Student Recounts Bone Marrow Donation, Impact of Kajal Patel's Story on His Life [Video]

Ellis Edwards shared about his experience during the celebration of life ceremony honoring the young Athens Academy hero.

Westminster Christian Academy Seeking Candidates for Elementary Teaching Positions

There are potential openings for the 2013-2014 school year for a 1/2 day kindergarten and full-day, self-contained elementary classroom teacher.

NOHS and OCHS Again Named to List of Advanced Placement Honor Schools

The Oconee County Board of Education will hear more details during a Teaching and Learning report at its 5 p.m. work session today.

Accreditation Team Gives Good Marks to Oconee County Schools

The team wrapped up a four-day visit with a brief overview of its findings on Wednesday.

Oconee Schools to Hear From Accreditation Review Team Today

A meeting will be held at 1 p.m. to receive the oral exit report from the Quality Assurance Review Team representing AdvancED and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Athens Academy Student Kajal Patel Loses Battle with Immune Disorder

Students wore red Tuesday in honor of the seventh grader's memory.

Openings for Three Assistant Principal Positions at Oconee Schools

Leadership jobs at CFES, OCMS, and NOHS are available for next school year.

Two Tie for Top STAR Title in Oconee County

Athens Academy's Elyse Paneral and Steven Thomas of North Oconee High School will represent Oconee County in the regional competition.

Prince Avenue Christian Hires Jeff Herron as New Football Coach

The school made the announcement on Wednesday.

Jobs Listed Week of Feb. 11 at the University of Georgia

These jobs are posted on the UGA jobs website.

Olympics Drop Wrestling: Will Oconee Wrestling Programs Feel the Impact?

Oconee County High School just had its best state wrestling performance ever.

Oconee Students Explore Science at Fifth Annual Fair and Discovery Night

The top four projects by fourth and fifth graders were awarded Monday at the Oconee County Civic Center.

Westminster Christian Academy Seniors Preparing for Annual Mission Trip to Jamaica

The trip in March will be the third for the school.

Student to Speak to Oconee School Board About Teen Driving Safety

The Board of Education at its 5 p.m. meeting will also hear from Oconee County Library Board staff regarding a request for next year's budget.

Oconee School Board Looks at Potential Local Impact of Looming Automatic Spending Cuts to Federal Education

School officials expect to receive $1.67 million less in funding for federal school programs over the next nine years if sequestration goes into effect on March 1, 2013.

Oconee County Schools Preparing for AdvancED District Accreditation

An external review team will visit Feb. 24-27.

Oconee School Board to Hear Presentation on Upcoming SACS AdvancED District Accreditation

At its 5 p.m. work session, the Board of Education will also hear about how sequestration is projected to affect federal programs in schools.

Malcom Bridge Middle Seventh Grader Wins Oconee Schools System Spelling Bee

By correctly spelling an eight-letter word, Sabar Prasad soars to the district spelling bee competition, which takes place next month.

Oconee Schools Releasing Early Due to Weather

Elementaries dismissed at 2:15 p.m.; middle and high schools are dismissing at 3 p.m., according to a phone message left by school officials.

UGA Provost Jere Morehead Named Sole Finalist for UGA Presidency

The Board of Regents will take final action on the selection at a future meeting.

Child Care Center Hiring for Several Teaching Positions

The Child Care Center in Walnut Grove is hiring a full-time lead teach and part-time assistant teachers.

Oconee County Schools Seeks Custodian

Applications are currently being accepted for the full-time position.

Oconee Schools Accepting Applications for Chief Financial Officer

"The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will provide strong and innovative finance and organizational leadership, and bring a service orientation to the work."

Parent Urges Oconee School Board to Boost Security with Armed Law Enforcement Presence

"Now is not the time, in my opinion, to bury heads in the sand and think [a tragedy] cannot happen here," Emily Givens told the Board of Education Monday.

Oconee School Board Will Hear From Parent About Armed Guards at Schools

The item is listed on this evening's agenda under Public Communication.

Celebration of Newly-Created University of North Georgia Held at Oconee Campus [Video]

With 16,000 students and four campuses, the merger of North Georgia College & State University with Gainesville State College makes UNG the seventh-largest public university in Georgia.

Athens Tech Hiring a Web Developer

The deadline for applying for this Athens-based job is January 11.

University of North Georgia Made Official with Regents' Final Approval

A celebration of the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College will be held in Oconee County and at each of the three other campuses Thursday.

Special Education Parapro Needed in Oconee

Applications are being accepted for the position at North Oconee High School.

Work Begins on Prince Avenue Christian's New Field House

The private school in Oconee County, Ga. broke ground on the project Monday.

Oconee School Board Welcomes New Members

Tom Odom and Mike Burnette begin their service.

Food Service Assistants Needed at Oconee County Schools

An ideal candidate "enjoys working with food" and "communicates effectively with students and adults."

High School Art Students Show off Work

A selection of artwork created by Oconee County High School and North Oconee High School students is on display this month at the Oconee County Schools district central office building.