Police Receive Award For Innovative Excellence, N. Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) was recently honored.

School Board Candidates Offer Written Response To Forum Questions

Laura Ormes and Joan Parker answered in writing questions submitted by citizens at a virtual candidate forum for School Board candidates.

Oconeefest Goes Online Oct. 1-8 To Raise Student Scholarship Funds

For the first time in seven years, the Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser2 will not take place at UNG, but instead will be online virtually.

Board Of Education Candidate Forum Puts Focus On Role Of Board

Candidates for Post 4 and Post 5 of the Board of Education joined in a virtual candidate forum on Thursday.

UNG To Host First Regional Supplemental Instruction Conference

The conference will be hosted digitally by UNG.

Student Money Management Center, UNG, Challenges Students To Save Money

New program useful for saving money for textbooks, a car, sorority or fraternity dues, or even gifts.

UNG Research Pitch Competition Launches Inaugural Event In October

University of North Georgia (UNG) students conducting research projects may compete in the inaugural Research Pitch Competition2 next month.

'Hamilton' Musical Prompts Discussion During Constitution Week At UNG

Fans of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" and experts on the U.S. Constitution will join forces to celebrate the Founding Fathers.

Career Services, Supplies Sessions, And Resources And Job Fairs Virtually, In Oconee County, UNG

Last fall, the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Career Services2 partnered with JC Penney to help outfit students and recent alumni.

School Board Opposes Proposed School Entrance Changes By County

In a strongly worded letter, the Board of Education criticized the Board of Commissioner's plans for Malcom Bridge Middle School entrance.

Univ. Of N. Georgia Reopens All Five Campuses With Safety In Mind

Usually, UNG students noisily meet and greet their fellow classmates and faculty in the first week; this time, it's quite different.

Nighthawk Community Connector Grows Its Network And Impacts Students At UNG

Dr. Sarah Young knows firsthand how the University of North Georgia (UNG) benefits from partnerships with community nonprofits.

Weeks Of Welcome Maintain Presence Across All Campuses At N. Georgia

For two weeks, the University of North Georgia (UNG) welcomes students to all five campuses with various activities.

UNG Recreation Centers Reopen To Public As Libraries Limit Entrants

Five months after the University of North Georgia (UNG) recreation centers on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses closed, they're open.

NE Health District Adds 3 COVID Deaths; Schools Report COVID Case

The Department of Public Health reported three COVID-19 deaths and 163 cases in the 10-county Northeast Health District on Wednesday.

Consultants Hired By School Board Criticize County Road Plans

The Board of Education on Monday heard a consultant's report that disagreed with county past and planned changes to Malcom Bridge Road.

Oconee Schools Have Some Late Shift To Distance Learning Option

School administrators advised the Board of Education on Monday of the changes in preferences.

Instruction Offered In Various Forms This Fall At University Of N. Georgia

Desks positioned six feet apart, faculty members and students clad in masks for face-to-face instruction, rotating schedules among changes

Management Agency At N. Georgia Donates Additional PPE Supplies To Public Universities

The University System of Georgia (USG) this week is receiving additional personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies.

UNG Students And Families May Tune In To Watch Digital Town Hall

This will primarily keep students and their families informed of changes and new procedures in the wake of COVID-19.

Parent Request For Delay In Decision On School Options Rejected

About 40 parents gathered at the entrance to Oconee County School administrative offices on Wednesday to ask to meet with administrators.

Parent Calls For Protest At School Administrative Offices

The member of the Facebook Group Safety First Reopen Schools wants the school system to force students to wear masks.

Board Of Education Hears Plans For Aug. 5 Reopening Of Schools

School system administrators said that masks will be recommended for students but not required.

UNG Alumni Overcome Obstacles To Create Art

University of North Georgia (UNG) alumna Lauren Bradshaw discovered pursuing a master's degree in ceramics during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Oconee Schools Reviewing State Recommendations On Reopening

Oconee County School Superintendent Jason Branch said the level of spread of COVID-19 will help determine the course of action.

School Board Approves Agreement To Charge County Facility Fees

The School Board will begin charging the county Parks and Recreation Department for use of school system athletic facilities.

School Board Rejects County Commission Request For Joint Meetings

School Board Chair Tom Odom said joint public meetings would not "serve any purpose at this time."

Oconee School Had Online Teaching Plan In Place Before Closure

A new dispute between the School Board and the county arose in School Board meeting.

School Board Wants To Phase In Fees For County To Use Facilities

The school administration has proposed requiring the county to pay to use athletic facilities at the schools.

Bagley Not Seeking Reelection To School Board, Creating Open Seat

Board Chair Tom Odom and Board Member Tim Burgess announced they plan to qualify and seek reelection.

School Board Seeks Assurances On Sales Tax Revenue

The school system chief financial officer told the Board that sales tax revenue was down in calendar year 2019 compared with a year earlier.

State Data Show Strengths And Weaknesses Of Oconee County Schools

The focus on the rating by SchoolDigger.com overshadows real achievements by Oconee County Schools.

Board Of Education Reassured About Sales Tax Collection

Board told that collections are sufficient to make bond payments.

School Board Receives Facilities Plan With New Middle School

The Board of Education is scheduled to take action on the $17.8 million plan on Monday.

Sales Tax Revenue Down Again, School Board Told

Tax collections for the Education Local Option Sales Tax were down more than 2 percent in August compared with August of last year.

Oconee Schools See SAT Score Drop And Graduate Rate Increase

Claire Buck, chief academic officer for the schools, briefed the Board of Education on student performance at its meeting on Monday.

School System Ends Year With Budget Surplus, School Board Told

Part of the savings came from state declared “holiday” on the system’s contribution to the employer match for employee health care benefits.

School Enrollment Grows But At Slower Rate Than In Recent Years

The census of enrollments in Oconee County Schools this fall showed 8,170 students attending the system’s 11 schools.

School Employees Gain Ability To Report School Crisis

A new security system is based on each employee having a badge with a button to signal a school security crisis.

School Board Officially Adopts Millage Rate Cut

The millage rate will drop from 17.0 to 16.5 as a result of the official action taken by the Board. The current budget assumes the cut.