State Reports List Two COVID-19 Deaths On Monday--One In Oconee

The Daily Status Report lists a death in Walton County. The Long-Term Care Facility Reports lists a death at a personal care home in Oconee.

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

Volunteers and staff will work to remove Autumn Olive, a plant that is crowding out native species and causing ecological harm.

NE Health District Adds 66 COVID-19 cases, Two Deaths On Sunday

The seven-day rolling average of added cases increased slightly.

Oconee Legislative Candidates See Different Needs In Districts

At a Chamber of Commerce Forum last week, the candidates responded to a question asking candidates to identify the three biggest needs.

NE Health District Adds Four COVID-19 Deaths, 73 Confirmed Cases

The positivity rate for molecular tests in Oconee is 4.8 percent. In Clarke County, the figure is 5.9 percent.

NE Health District Adds 123 COVID Cases, One Death

Oconee County Schools report six Active COVID-19 cases, up from four a week earlier.

NE Health District Adds 99 COVID-19 Cases, One New Death

Seven-day rolling average of cases up in District and in Clarke County. COVID Patients, ICU bed use, ventilator use up.

Oconeefest Raises More Than $9,300 To Support Student Scholarships

This year's virtual Oconeefest fundraiser2 has raised more than $9,300 for University of North Georgia (UNG) student scholarships.

Commission Candidates Ask For Communication With School Board

In a citizen-run forum, the five candidates seeking seats on the County Commission asked for improved communication with the School Board.

Traffic Advisory - Paving Work On White Oak Drive, Oconee County

Paving work will continue through Friday, October 16, in the White Oak Drive area, weather permitting.

Green Zone Program Helps Student Veterans, UNG

After serving for five active years in the U.S. Army, Magnum Brock said enrolling at the University of North Georgia (UNG) was a struggle.

NE Health District Adds 2 COVID-19 Deaths, 102 New Cases

University of Georgia reports increase in positive COVID-19 tests.

Best Oconee-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Oconee-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Stable In Northeast Health District

The number of COVID-19 patients, the number of ICU beds in use, and the number of adult ventilators in use increased at area hospitals.

Rolling Averages COVID Cases, Deaths In NE Health District Steady

Jackson County added a death, and the District added 35 cases.

Republic Commission Candidate Criticizes Republican Counterparts

Aaron Nowak, speaking before the Oconee County Republican Party, says the current Commission made up of Republicans has failed the county.

7-Day Rolling Averages COVID Deaths, Cases Increase For 3rd Day

Clarke County added its 46th death from the disease: a 65-year-old male without a chronic condition.

Four Counties Add COVID-19 Deaths, Pushing Up Rolling Average

The Daily Status Report also added 108 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and the seven-day rolling average of added cases increased.

Citizens Get Chance To Ask Questions At Candidate Forums

Forums organized by Oconee County citizens are set for Oct. 12 and 19 in County Commission, legislative races.

Oconee, Elbert And Walton Counties Add COVID-19 Deaths On Friday

Oconee County schools reported a drop in Active Cases and Quarantines.

Oconee BOC Approves Smart City Capital Broadband Contract To Increase Broadband Coverage In County

On October 6, 2020, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Smart City Capital to expand Broadband coverage.

October 6 BOC Meeting Highlights, Oconee County

Highlights of the meeting herein

NE Health District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths, 79 New Cases

The Northeast Health District now has 267 deaths from the disease in the official Daily Status Report tally, or 50 per 100,000 population.

DA Candidates Differentiate Selves In Comments At Forum

James Chafin, Deborah Gonzalez and Brian Patterson differentiated themselves most clearly in opening and closing comments.

NE Health District Adds Four COVID-19 Deaths, 106 Cases

The University of Georgia reported a drop in positive test results locally.

Assistant Professor Of Sociology To Examine Students' Social Ties At UNG

When most people hear the words "social network," they think of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Nonprofits Seek Volunteers At UNG Annual Fair

More than 270 UNG students have volunteered for the fair over the past two years.

Three Students And Two Faculty, UNG, Publish Paper In Chemistry Journal

University of North Georgia (UNG) faculty members Dr. Eric Huddleston and Dr. Jim Konzelman had a simple idea.

Averages Of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Drops In NE Health District

The rolling averages of added cases in Oconee County held steady, while the rolling average in Clarke dropped.

NE Health District Adds Two COVID-19 Deaths, 36 New Cases

The positivity rates for molecular tests in both Oconee and Clarke county declined on Monday.

Oconee, Clarke See Big Increases In Sales Tax Revenues

A state-wide audit that spanned several years of a large company produced unexpected revenue for counties around the state.

A.C.T.S. Playground Closed 10/6-10/8

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department will perform tree work in the area of the upper parking lot of the Bogart Sports Complex.

Rolling Averages Of NE COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increase Slightly

Clarke and Walton counties both add deaths in the Sunday Daily Status Report.

NE Health District Adds 88 COVID-19 Cases; Drop In Cases Halted

The District also added a death attributed to the virus in the Saturday release of the Daily Status Report.

Virtual Candidate Forums For Legislative, DA Races Announced

The Oconee Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Area Chamber Of Commerce set a Forum on Oct. 14. Citizens have organized a forum for Oct. 19.

Oconee Schools Report Increases In COVID-19 Cases, Quarantines

Northeast Health District adds 91 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths from the disease.

Oconee County Parks & Recreation Named GRPA District 7 2020 Agency Of The Year

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department resurfaced six tennis courts and added pickleball lines to two courts at Herman Michael Park

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.

Two COVID Deaths Push Up Rolling Average Of Deaths In NE District

Oconee County positivity rate for molecular tests increasing.