Oconee County: Oconee County Coroner's Office Receives IACME Accreditation

The Oconee County Coroner's Office recently received accreditation by the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IAC ...

State Judicial Committee Rejected Oconee/Clarke Circuit Split

Report said stand-alone Oconee District not viable.

UNG : COVID Vaccines, Tests Available This Fall

As the University of North Georgia (UNG) plans for a return to normal operations this fall, it will continue to take precautions that pr ...

UNG : Students Engage, Help Community Via LEAP

As a scientist, Dr. Royce Dansby-Sparks is aware of the potential for contaminants in the well water that supplies his Lumpkin County home.

UNG : Report Shows Regional Impact Is $720 Million

See the latest announcement from University of North Georgia.

Selected High Speed Rail Line Skirts Oconee County

The selected option includes Athens and provides a link to both downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

UNG : High School Students Experience College Life

Three 75-minute classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Another three 75-minute classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Plus an elective ...

School Board To Hold Hearings On Proposed Millage Rate

The proposed millage rate is unchanged from last year, but it results in a tax increase because of growth in the tax digest.

NE Health District Has Increase In COVID Cases For Second Week

The rate of vaccination has slowed.

Bishop Overestimated Sales Tax Revenue From Dollar General Rezone

The mayor and Town Council Members misinterpreted intergovernmental agreements between the town and the county.

Gordy Family Has Acreage In Oconee For New Varsity Restaurant

The company announced plans for two new restaurants, one in Oconee County and one in Barrow County.

UNG : Jacobs, Gowan Named To Who's Who List

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Oconee State Legislators Report Strong Campaign Cash Reserves

The three are in a strong position as the next election cycle begins.

Oconee County: Oconee BOC Seeks Applicants For Board Of Tax Assessors

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NE Health District Adds 180 New COVID Cases; Hospital Cases Up

Oconee and Clarke counties also report increase in cases, as vaccinations slow.

UNG : UNG Rises To No. 17 On Best For Vets List

The University of North Georgia (UNG) moved up to No. 17 in the 2021 Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges" rankings. UNG is the No. 4 ...

UNG : New Students Get Ready For Fall

As the University of North Georgia (UNG) gears up for a return to normal operations this fall, new students can make a personalized camp ...

UNG : Alumna Releases New Album

University of North Georgia (UNG) alumna Emmy Lawalin, who goes by "Emmy Law" in the music industry, released "Bitter Heart," on May 21. ...

Election Director Answers Democratic Questions About Voting Law

The drop box formerly at the front of the Elections and Registration Office is gone--the victim of the new law.

Oconee Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Oconee County increased recently.

UNG : DeSandre Named Health Sciences Dean

Dr. Carolynn DeSandre has been named the dean of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) College of Health Sciences and Professions foll ...

Oconee County: July 6 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing followed by its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Th ...

NE Health District Adds 63 COVID Cases In Last Week, No Deaths

Vaccination rates in the District lag those in the state and nationally.

Oconee County: New Fee Schedule For Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers

A new fee schedule is now in effect at Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers.

No Appeal Filed In Shopping Center Denial At Mars Hill/Connector

Owner still can ask for consideration of modified plans.

DA Says Sheriff Is Mistaken: She Is Prosecuting Cases

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez was responding to a news release from the County Republican Party, which banned recording of meetings.

UNG : Faculty Member To Perform At Conference

Tim Fitzgerald, instructor of clarinet at the University of North Georgia (UNG), will perform a lecture recital alongside Chris Motherso ...

UNG : Smith Part Of NSF Mentoring Grant

Dr. Margaret "Meg" Smith, a University of North Georgia (UNG) associate professor of biology, is part of a 75-person cohort that will be ...

UNG : Clough To Speak At Commencement

Dr. Wayne Clough, secretary emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution and president emeritus of Georgia Institute of Technology, will serv ...

Oconee County: Oconee County Senior Center To Host Expansion Groundbreaking July 27

The Oconee County Senior Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the official start of c ...

Commissioners Take First Step On Transportation Tax Referendum

The commissioners agreed to move forward with plans for a Nov. 2 vote.

UNG : HEP Renewed With $2.3 Million Grant

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) hit two record-breaking figures this summer.

Commission Chair Highlights Millage Rate Cut At Town Hall Meet

A discussion of the District Attorney took up a quarter of the meeting.

UNG : Transfer Process Eases For Skilled Workers

Many skilled trade workers in industries such as engineering and healthcare need an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, certifica ...

Oconee County: Oconee County Government Offices Closed July 5

Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

UNG : McNair Scholars Program Produces Successful Students

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many graduate schools paused their admissions process. It caused a little concern for the students in th ...

UNG : Elfenbein Wins National Mentorship Award

Dr. Pamela Elfenbein, director of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Institute for Healthy Aging, has been named the winner of the ...

UNG : Senior Studies In D.C. For Spring 2021 Semester

University of North Georgia (UNG) senior Bradley Booth gained valuable experience this spring through the Fund for American Studies' (TF ...

UNG : Practice Makes Perfect In Summer Programs

South Hall Middle School student Sasha Limon needed a little encouragement to enroll in the Summer Scholars Institute at the University ...

NE Health District Adds 70 COVID Cases, Four Deaths In Last Week

Oconee County did not report any new cases in the last seven days ending on Friday.