Seven-Day Rolling Average Of New COVID-19 Cases Locally Unchanged

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report Listed no new deaths in the Northeast Health District.

Strong Growth In COVID Cases Statewide; Area Growth Moderate

COVID-19 deaths across the state climb, but the 10-county NE Health District recorded only one new death on Monday.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Update

On Sunday, June 14, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals.

Phase III Of Oconee County Parks & Recreation Re-Opening

Phase III of Oconee County Parks & Recreation re-opening is in effect beginning Monday, June 15.

NE Health District Adds Single COVID-19 Case On Sunday, No Deaths

Across the state, the number of added confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to increase.

Georgia Senator Expects Hate Crimes Bill To Pass This Session

Sen. Bill Cowsert said he expects the Senate to create its own bill.

Town Hall Meeting Moved From Middle School To Veterans Park

The Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education could not reach agreement on a meeting at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

State And NE District Report Jumps In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths

The Department of Health Saturday Daily Status Report listed 17 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Northeast Health District and one death.

Three New COVID-19 Deaths In Area Push Up Rolling Average

The Department of Community Health reports that active cases at area long-term care homes continues to decline.

Election Director Said Election On Tuesday Ran Smoothly

Voters responded to questions on ballots posed by party leaders.

Across State COVID Cases And Deaths Increase; Regional Stability

The Department of Public Health on Thursday added 35 new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast Health District, and one new COVID-19 death.

Slights Drops Shown In Seven-Day Averages Of COVID Cases, Deaths

The Department of Public Health listed 19 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death in the Northeast Health District on Wednesday.

Unofficial And Incomplete Oconee Election Results For June 9, 2020

The results were posted late on June 9 and will continue to be updated as the precincts report.

Polling Location Or View Status Of Absentee Ballot In Oconee County

To find your polling location or to view the status of your absentee ballot, please visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Incumbents Picked In Commission Races, Hale in Sheriff's Race

Hunsinger won the three-way contest for the open Probate Court Judgeship.

Northeast Health District Adds 25 COVID-19 Cases And Five Deaths

The seven-day rolling average of cases increased with the Tuesday Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health.

NE Health District Rolling Average Of COVID-19 Cases Increases

Oconee County Board of Education meeting addresses several issues resulting from pandemic.

Nine New COVID-19 Cases Added In NE Health District On Sunday

The Department of Public Health Daily Situation Report added no new deaths attributed to the disease.

Local Democratic Candidates Look Ahead To November

The Democratic Party meeting featured local candidates running without opposition in the Tuesday primary.

State Has To Make "Correction" To Saturday Daily Status Report

The Department of Public Health initially said cumulative number of deaths had declined, then said the number had increased.

Quarter Of Oconee County Voters Already Voted In June 9 Election

The majority of voting has been by Absentee balloting.

Oconee County To Break Ground On Animal Shelter Renovation And Expansion Project June 15

Oconee County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the Oconee County Animal Shelter on June 15.

COVID-19 Cases And Deaths Increase In Region And In Georgia

The Friday Department of Public Health Daily Status Report listed 59 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Northeast Health District.

Oconee County FY21 Budget Public Hearing To Be Held June 16

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021 Fiscal Year Budget at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

NE Health District Adds Two COVID-19 Deaths, 35 New Cases

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report lists 953 new cases across the state. Oconee County is experiencing a growth spurt.

Oconee Adds Third Death In Three Days In Daily Status Report

The Department of Public Health lists 16 deaths in the last week in the Northeast Health District.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: "Love Thy Neighbor"

What is Divide and Conquer?

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.

Oconee, Clarke Add COVID-19 Deaths; NE District Adds Seven

The Daily Status Report from the Department of Public Health added more COVID-19 deaths in the Northeast District than on any previous day.

Oconee County Adds Seventh COVID-19 Death In Daily Status Report

The seven-day rolling average of number of confirmed cases of the disease in the Northeast Health District increased again.

One In Five Oconee Voters Has Cast Ballot For June 9 Election

Early voting continues through this week.

NE Health District Adds Only Two COVID-19 Cases On Sunday

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report on Sunday added no deaths in the District,

Extra Special People Releases New Proposal For Harris Shoals

In a virtual session on Friday, the Watkinsville group showed sketches of its plans for the park.

Oconee Adds COVID-19 Death; Cases In Region Continue To Climb

The Saturday Daily Status Report add 35 new cases and two deaths.

Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Will Meet On June 2

The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers at the Oconee County Courthouse, 23 N. Main Street, Watkinsville, Georgia.

Oconee County Board Of Elections Meeting To Be Held June 16

The Board of Elections & Registration meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2020, has been cancelled.

Oconee County Parks & Rec Phase II Re-Opening Begins June 1

"All park patrons must comply with social distancing requirements, max gathering limits and other COVID-19 best practices."

Oconee County Adds 5 New COVID-19 Cases In Daily Status Report

The Northeast Health District added 29 new cases in the 1 p.m. Friday report.

Oconee County Coronavirus Update May 27

On May 27, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals.

NE Health District Adds 43 New COVID-19 Cases And One Death

Department of Community Health lists two new deaths in Oconee County.