Northeast Health District Adds 103 COVID-19 Cases, One Death

The death was of a 61-year-old male in Madison County without a known chronic condition.

NE Health District Adds COVID Cases, Deaths; Hospital Cases Up

The Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health added 119 confirmed cases on Saturday and three deaths.

NE Health District Adds Four Deaths From COVID, 187 New Cases

Oconee County Schools reports decrease by one in Active Cases but increase in Active Quarantines.

Recreation And Parks Association Volunteer Of The Year Recognized At BOC Meeting

Moffett designed the 10’x10’ pollinator garden for approximately 120 individual plants, comprising 18 different plant species.

County Has Small Number Of Military, Overseas Ballots To Count

As of late morning on Thursday, the county had 31 military and overseas ballots yet to count and five provisional ballots to process.

NE Health District Adds 133 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Department of Public Health also listed on probable death in Clarke County.

November 3 BOC Meeting Highlights

The recent session in Oconee County is reported.

NE Health District Adds 87 COVID Cases, Two Deaths In Reports

The University of Georgia reported increases in positive tests on campus.

Cherokee To Share Stories Of 1800s For Native American Heritage Month At UNG

As a Cherokee, Robert RedHawk Eldridge travels across the country to share stories about his Native American ancestors and culture.

Digital Town Hall To Focus On Spring Semester Changes, UNG

To center on spring term modality, health, and safety on campus.

Oconee County Republicans Maintain Dominance In Tuesday Votes

Donald Trump got 65.9 percent of the vote, but most other Republicans ran above 70 percent.

NE Health District Adds 110 COVID Cases; Rolling Average Up

The seven-day rolling average of added cases increased in the District and Oconee and Clarke counties. One new death from disease added.

Volunteers Needed For Invasive Species Plant Removal Work Days At Heritage Park

“Partnerships like this one allow us to not only make an impressive difference in invasive removal,” said a commission representative.

Veterans Day Program To Be Held At Oconee County Veterans Memorial November 11

To honor those who have defended our freedom

NE Health District Records 55 COVID-19 Cases; Rolling Average Up

The Department of Public Health also listed one new death from COVID--19, of a 75-year-old female in Elbert County.

Legislative Candidates Open To Independent Redistricting Body

In a series of interviews with WUGA's Athens News Matters, candidates showed acceptance to taking politics out of redistricting.

Democrats, Republicans Focus On Importance Of Oconee Vote

Turnout in the county already is at record numbers.

NE Health District Adds 65 Confirmed COVID Cases, No COVID Deaths

The seven-day rolling average of added cases dropped with release of the Daily Status Report on Sunday.

NE Health District Adds 131 COVID Cases; Sales Tax Revenues Down

The Georgia Department of Public Health listed 131 new COVID-19 cases in the 10-county Northeast Health District on Saturday.

Oconee And Clarke List COVID Deaths In State Health Reports

Oconee County Schools report increases in Active Cases and in Active Quarantines.

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant

As a result of a competitive grant process, the Oconee County Senior Center will receive $750,000 in CDBG funds.

Annual Research Symposium Shifts To Virtual Venue At UNG

On Nov. 6, Allison Galloup, associate professor, will present her research project in a new way.

Clarke, Jackson Counties Add COVID Deaths In Thursday Report

Unemployment data suggest recovery from pandemic has stalled.

Elbert And Jackson Counties Add COVID-19 Deaths In State Report

The Department of Public Health listed 82 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. The University of Georgia reported a decline in positive tests.

U.S. Senate Candidate Attacks Democrats, Republican Opponent

Doug Collins said Kelly Loeffler, one his Republican opponents in the special election no Tuesday, was trying to "smear" him.

Oconee County Proclaims Nov. 1 “Retired Educators Day”

To honor these educators

Algebra 'Boot Camp' Bolsters Students' Confidence At UNG

Aspiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus benefit.

Clarke And Barrow Counties Add COVID Deaths In Tuesday Report

The Northeast Health District also added 64 confirmed cases of the disease.

Rolling Averages COVID Cases, Deaths Hold Steady In NE District

The Daily Status Report shows an increase in COVID-19 cases at area hospitals.

Democratic Senate Candidates Stress Importance Of Election

Candidates Raphael Warnock, Ed Tarver and Matt Lieberman presented virtually to Oconee County Democrats.

Seven-Day Rolling Average Added COVID-19 Cases Continues To Rise

Number of COVID-19 patients at area hospitals has increased. Oconee positivity rate for molecular tests at 6.8 percent. Clarke rate is 6.0.

Oconee School Board Decides Against Live Streaming Meetings

Two of four candidates for Board seats in Nov. 3 election, Laura Ormes and Joan Parker, pledge to promote live streaming.

Oconee County Add Third COVID-19 Death In Two Days

The deaths put Oconee near the top of the Northeast Health District in deaths per population.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Oconee

Looking for a Oconee-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Oconee Adds Two COVID-19 Deaths, Clarke One In Friday Report

Oconee County Schools reported five Active COVID-19 Cases and seven Active Quarantines Due To Close Contact.

NE Health District Adds Most COVID Cases Since Sept. 16

The seven-day rolling average of added cases has increased five days in a row. Area hospitals are coping so far.

October 27 BOC Meeting Canceled

The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 27, 2020, has been canceled.

NE Health District Adds 116 COVID-19 Cases; Rolling Average Up

The University of Georgia reported an increase in local positive tests for the disease.

Democratic Legislative Candidates Agree On Issues Raised In Forum

Mokah Johnson, Jonathan Wallace, and Zachary Perry participate in virtual forum skipped by Republicans.

Rolling Averages COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increase In NE District

The states reported a seven-day rolling average of positivity for molecular tests of 6.4 percent in Oconee County and 5.6 in Clarke County.