School Board Wants To Phase In Fees For County To Use Facilities

The school administration has proposed requiring the county to pay to use athletic facilities at the schools.

110 Cast Ballot In 1st Day Of Presidential Primary Early Voting

Eleven candidates qualified for county offices for the May 19 primary and judicial election.

Life Church Athens Seeking Approval For New Church Plans

The Planning Commission has approved the scaled-back plans. Now the Church is seeking approval of the Board of Commissioners.

Oconee Schools Increasing Cost To County For Use Of Sports Fields

School Supt. Jason Branch has informed the county that he wants to terminate a 2010 agreement on shared use of fields.

Presbyterian Village Athens Set For December Opening

Alex Patterson, president of Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, said he is talking with GDOT about modifications to U.S. 441 to address traffic.

Gun Coalition Wants Oconee County To Be 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

A featured speaker at the Oconee County Republican Party made a pitch to members at a meeting on Monday.

Watkinsville Mayor And Council Find Little To Agree On

Across a wide range of agenda items, Mayor Bob Smith and member of Council went in different directions.

Farmland Preservation Committee Seeking Increase In SPLOST Funds

The Committee says that land prices are pushing up the costs of acquiring conservation easements on the selected farms.

Bagley Not Seeking Reelection To School Board, Creating Open Seat

Board Chair Tom Odom and Board Member Tim Burgess announced they plan to qualify and seek reelection.

Hard Labor Creek Management Board Approves New Monitoring Station

Responding to citizen input and a requirement of the Georgia EPD, the Reservoir Management Board added a Snows Mill Road Station.

Development Authority In Discussions About Gateway Business Park

The Authority went into executive session to discuss a potential buyer and to transfer easements for sewer service.

School Board Seeks Assurances On Sales Tax Revenue

The school system chief financial officer told the Board that sales tax revenue was down in calendar year 2019 compared with a year earlier.

Audience Told It Has Power To Combat Human Trafficking

Speakers at the North Oconee Rotary Club Human Trafficking Awareness Forum told to learn, say and do something.

Deadline For DA Applications Set For Feb. 20

Brian Patterson says he will apply. Deborah Gonzalez has said she will not submit an application.

Secretary Of State Wants Voting With New Machines To Be Enjoyable

Brad Raffensperger was one of the featured speakers at the Oconee County Republican Party meeting, and he talked about new voting machines.

Resignation of DA Raises Possibility of Postponement Of Election

Gov. Brian Kemp now can decide if he wants to appoint a replacement and hold a special election or delay the special election until 2022.

Sales Tax Collections Down From Last Year, Commission Told

Finance Director Wes Geddings said he expects a rebound, but revenue for the first half of the fiscal year is down.

Plans For Roundabout At Parent Entrance To School Scrapped

Plans for a roundabout at the parent entrance to Malcom Bridge Middle School are no longer being considered because of School Board.

DA And Congressional Candidates Introduce Selves To Democrats

Deborah Gonzalez and Andrew Ferguson were guest speakers at the January Democratic Party meeting.

County Reviewing Plans For Burger King And JP Convenience Store

William Jones has submitted plans for the property at U.S. 78 and Mars Hill Road. The plans are with the Development Review Committee.

County Agrees To Allocate Sewer Capacity To Watkinsville

The decision is to be finalized on Tuesday. It will provide the city with sewer capacity for the proposed Wire Park multi-use project.

Planning Commission Recommends Rezone For Retirement Community

The project is described as an "upscale assisted living community" and is located near Epps Bridge Parkway in the county commercial center.

Participants Told Not To Talk Politics At New Friends Session

The Oconee Progressives used a speed dating format to get people to talk to each other in a community building exercise.

Watkinsville Gives Up Seat On County Planning Commission

Former mayor cited costs and changes in city approach to zoning, but new mayor may reverse the decision.

Citizen Committees Begin Discussions For Launch Of 2021 SPLOST

Both the Library Board and the Recreation Advisory Committee have begun creating projects lists for the November ballot.

Election Security Dominates Town Hall Meeting

Voters saw a demonstration of the state's new voting equipment and raised various security concerns.

Watkinsville Gets Plans For Redevelopment Of Southwire Property

Council authorized City Manager Sharyn Dickerson to move forward with creation of a development agreement for the site.

First Meeting Of New Watkinsville Mayor And Council Goes Smoothly

Mayor Bob Smith thanked former Mayor Dave Shearon for his service to the city. Smith defeated Shearon by 2 votes in November.

Democrats Announce For 117th and 119th House District Races

Democrat Jonathan Wallace announced Monday that he will seek to regain his seat as the District 119 Representative to the Georgia House.

Tuesday's Town Hall Meeting To Feature New Voting Machines

Voters will get a chance on Tuesday to see a demonstration of the new voting machines that the county will use for the presidential primary.

John Lewis Returns, I-85 Commute, Porch Pirates: GA News Nearby

Top news includes Rep. John Lewis is back at work, and a man has survived being shot in the head twice. How to share news, events on Patch.

GDOT Has Plans For 10 Oconee SR 316 Intersection Improvements

The top priority is the intersection of SR 316 and the Oconee Connector.

Clarkston Mayor Says Solar Energy Can Be Appeal To Rural Voters

Ted Terry, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, said rural, conservative voters recognize the value of solar.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: "Travesty"

A day which will live in Infamy! Colonel Bascomb Biggers

State Data Show Strengths And Weaknesses Of Oconee County Schools

The focus on the rating by SchoolDigger.com overshadows real achievements by Oconee County Schools.

Meteor Shower, Restaurant Inspections, Mall Safety: News Nearby

Top news includes mall safety, restaurant inspections, move to oust coroner, and . How to share your news, events on Patch.

SR Homes Announces New Watkinsville Homes Coming Soon

Stonewood to feature single-family homes on oversized homesites

Parking Boot, Scabies In School, Ex-NFL Players: News Nearby

Top news includes fundraiser for animal shelter, stalker convicted, cards for troops overseas. How to share your news, events on Patch.

Watkinsville And County Discussing Residential Sewer Capacity

In 1991, the city transferred its water and sewer infrastructure to the county. Now it would like more control over residential sewer.

Cards For Troops, Help For Pets, Christmas Lights: News Nearby

Top news includes fundraiser for animal shelter, stalker convicted, cards for troops overseas. How to share your news, events on Patch.