Oconee Commissioners Get Project List For SPLOST 2021

County Administrator Justin Kirouac told the Board he is projecting $64.6 million in revenue from the tax voters will be asked to approve.

NE Health District Adds 81 COVID-19 Cases And Four Deaths

Oconee County added two deaths in its North High Shoals nursing home.

Rolling Averages Of COVID-19 Cases And Deaths In Area Unchanged

The Daily Status Report on Tuesday listed 42 new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast Health District and one death attributed to the disease.

Early Voting Light; More Democratic Ballots Cast Absentee

Early voting continues on Tuesday and will run through June 5. Saturday voting is May 30.

State Report Adds 14 COVID-19 Cases In Northeast Health District

The Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health did not add any new reports of COVID-19 deaths in the District.

Proposed County FY 21 Budget Anticipates Short-Term Revenue Drop

Oconee County Finance Director Wes Geddings proposed that the millage rate should remain unchanged.

Oconee County Government Offices Closed May 25 For Memorial Day

Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Offices will re-open Tuesday, May 26.

Fifteen New COVID-19 Cases Added In Northeast Health District

The Sunday Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health added no new deaths.

NE Health District Adds 5 COVID-19 Deaths, One In Oconee

The Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health shows seven-day-rolling averages of cases and deaths increasing in the region,

Oconee County Adds 21 COVID-19 Cases And One Death

The Daily Status Report for the Department of Public Health listed 42 new COVID-19 cases in the 10-county Northeast Health District.

Rolling Averages Of COVID-19 Cases And Deaths Increase In Region

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report lists 25 new confirmed cases in the Northeast Health District.

School Board Approves Agreement To Charge County Facility Fees

The School Board will begin charging the county Parks and Recreation Department for use of school system athletic facilities.

Regional Data Show Stability In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths

The seven-day average of cases and deaths from the Department of Public Health Daily Status Report levels out.

Oconee Reminder: General Primary And Presidential Preference Primary Election June 9

As a reminder, the May 19 General Primary and Presidential Preference Primary election has moved to Tuesday, June 9.

State Reports COVID-19 Spread At Oconee Nursing Home

Northeast Health District Adds 43 confirmed COVID-19 Cases On Tuesday and one COVID-19 death.

Republicans Dominate Early Vote; Suit Seeks To Force DA Election

Deborah Gonzalez has asked a federal court to require the state to hold an election for the Oconee and Clarke counties District Attorney.

Oconee County Added Third COVID-19 Death On Monday

The Northeast Health District added 16 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health.

Disputes Between Governing Bodies In County Prominent In Forum

The Republic Party Forum included questions of candidates about disagreements between the School Board and the County Commission.

Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation To Host Virtual Memorial Day Program

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., will host a virtual Memorial Day program Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m.

Northeast Heath District Adds No New COVID Cases Or Deaths

Oconee and Barrow County each lost a case in the Sunday Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health.

Oconee County Budget Public Hearing Will Be Held On May 19

The meeting will be held via Zoom.

Northeast Health District Adds Three COVID Deaths On Saturday

Two different state reports disagree on where those deaths occurred.

Oconee Farmer's Market To Launch 17th Season Saturday

The Market will be a drive-through only operation because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Oconee Adds 14 New COVID-19 Cases And Has Three Deaths

The Daily Status Report included two deaths, and the Long-Term Care Facility Report lists a third.

Rolling Average Of New COVID Cases In NE Health District Stable

A separate report lists one new death and additional cases at nursing homes.

County Adds Safety Procedures For Early Voting Starting May 18

Only four people will be allowed in waiting room. Workers will have Personal Protective Equipment.

Oconee County Seeks Citizen Applicants To Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission

Two appointments to begin July 1, 2020 and expire on June 30, 2023.

Record Number Of COVID-19 Cases Added In NE District

After two days with very few cases, the Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health added 69 cases on Wednesday,

Oconee County Cancels Recreational Advisory Committee Meeting

The May 19 Recreational Affairs Advisory Committee meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled to June 21.

Barrow Adds COVID-19 Cases And Death In Health Department Reports

The availability of hospital beds at area hospitals remains stable.

Oconee County Coronavirus Update May 11

Individuals can call their primary care doctor for referral or testing or can call the Northeast Health District’s hotline at 706-340-0996.

Oconee County Water Resources Operational Update

The Oconee County Water Resources office will re-open to the public on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

NE Health District Adds 1 COVID-19 Confirmed Case And Two Deaths

The seven-day rolling average of cases declined.

Oconee Sheriff Candidates Want Deputies Out of Roadways

The two candidates said they didn't want to get in the middle of a dispute between the School Board and the County Commission.

Average Number of COVID-19 Cases Holds Steady In Region And State

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report still does not include the two deaths in Oconee County.

Oconee County Courthouse And Annex To Re-Open On May 14

Oconee County Courthouse and Government Annex will re-open to the public in a limited capacity on Thursday, May 14.

Malcom Bridge Road Closure In Oconee County

A portion of Malcom Bridge Road is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, for the construction of the roundabout.

Oconee County Adds Second Nursing Home COVID-19 Death

The Northeast Health District added 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Oconee Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing in the Bishop Farms Parkway / UNG area on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

NE District Has Drop In Average COVID-19 Cases; Four Deaths Added

The Department of Public Health reported for addition deaths at long-term care facilities in the region.