Mixes and More at Oconee County Animal Shelter

These three dogs are all available for adoption.

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Pigtailed Robber Threatens 'Hostage'; 48 Pounds of Pot; Tombstone Found in Dumpster

Other top news in North Georgia: Rapper Young Jeezy Arrested; SWAT standoff prompts evacuation of homes; 14-year-old reported missing in Smyrna.

College Football Recruiting: How Does Georgia Stack Up in SEC?

Georgia has 17 commitments with National Signing Day two weeks away.

Registration now open for 2014 Small Business Summit

Christmas at The Classic Center raises more than $17,500 for Extra Special People

National tour of Broadway musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ is coming to The Classic Center Theatre

National tour of Broadway musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ is coming to The Classic Center Theatre

A Legacy of Research Continues at UGA's New Oconee County Farm

The farm's 1,055 acres will be used for research for at least 25 years.

POLL: Have You Read an e-Book Yet?

A recent study shows more Americans are reading e-books, but print books remain the more popular choice.

Weather Updates

Hard Labor Creek Management Board Does Not Grant Extension For Dam Construction Despite Heavy Rains

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Does Oconee County need a new $25 Million Courthouse?

Former County Commission Chair Wendell Dawson offers his views on the matter.

Man Jailed With Guy Who Hit on Girlfriend; Fight Ensues

Other strange stuff faced by cops in North Georgia: Coupon Used in Shoplifting Attempt; Fake $20s Buy Pizza; DUI Driver Almost Wrecked Police Car.

UGA Sophomore from Jesup Crowned Miss University of Georgia

Adeline Kenerly won the pageant, just as her mother did in 1981.

Hooded Gunman Robs Eatery; Billboards Focus on Unsolved Murder; Drugs, Guns and Money in Traffic Stop

Other top news on Patch sites in North Georgia: DeKalb Schools upgraded to "accredited warned"; Sprinkles Cupcakes to open in Lenox Square; Fatal accident in Lawrenceville.

AT&T LEADS THE FUTURE OF THE CONNECTED CAR - ANNOUNCES NEW AT&T DRIVE STUDIO AND GLOBAL AT&T DRIVE PLATFORM

BBB Tips: Make 2014 the Year You Become Debt-Free

The Nankipooh Enquirer

Map: Which Areas Have Gotten More (and Less) Wealthy?

The map below shows a snapshot across town of the changes in median family income between 2000 and 2011.

[VIDEO] Traditional Bread Pudding Recipe, With a Twist

Warm up your winter with this sweet treat.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

5 Things to Know: Wild Winter Weather, More Credit Card Security Breaches

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

POLL: Is Your Smartphone Ruining Your Sleep?

Experts say the light emitting from smartphone, tablet and laptop screens can disrupt sleep.

Watkinsville Police Handle Three Traffic Accidents

The information in this story comes from the Watkinsville Police Department.

Celebrating the History of the Founders Memorial Garden

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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Midtown Skyline May Expand; Robbers Force Employees into Cooler

Other top news from Patch sites in Georgia: Minister accused of exposing women to HIV; Suwanee home destroyed by fire; Suspect shot while stealing patrol car linked to armed robberies.

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Cinco y Diez: New Athens Restaurant Opening in Five Points

The restaurant will open for dinner on January 21st.

Shoplifter in Wheelchair Also Had Light-Bulb Drug Pipe; Man Hides Georgia Slippers in Pants; 911 Call a Hoax

Other strange police news in North Georgia: Suspects hiding in kids clothing store and Goodwill collection bin; Intruder crawls in window, gets punched in the face; Man swears his way back to jail.

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$42K in Purses Stolen; Missing Man Found Safe; 'Roaches Gone, Now We're Re-Opened'

Other top news from Patch sites in Georgia: Von Maur shoplifter pulls gun; Fire destroys East Cherokee building; Men claim home invasion due to frigid temps.

Top Blogs: Starving Pup, Coyotes Prepare Dens, and Yummy Soul Food

If you are interested in blogging on Patch, send Community Editor Liz Kennedy an e-mail at liz.kennedy@patch.com.

Love Notes for Lukas, Open Mic Night for Kids K-12

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