Scorpion On Plane, Tampon Tax, Clemson QB From GA: News Nearby

Top news includes Michael Vick protest, scorpion on Atlanta plane, Clemson QB is GA native, tampon tax. How to share news, events on Patch.

Life Church Of Athens Allowed To Withdraw Application For Permit

The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday allowed Life Church of Athens to withdraw its application for a special use permit for its church.

Tree Lightings, Carter In Hospital, Ending AIDS: News Nearby

Top news includes Jimmy Carter back in hospital, ending AIDS, tree-lighting events, murder victim IDed. How to share news, events on Patch.

Commissioners Approve Development Plan For Chamber Action

The plan focuses on “key industry segments”: Technology Solutions, Health Sciences and Services, and Professional and Corporate Services.

Task Force Asked For Feedback On County Transportation Plan

Members offered little feedback on a list of 18 proposals that would increase the capacity of county roads through lane widening.

Board Of Education Reassured About Sales Tax Collection

Board told that collections are sufficient to make bond payments.

Development Authority Learns About New Economic Development Plans

The plan targets information technology, healthcare and professional services as sectors for future economic development.

Planning Commission Favors Proposal Of Life Church Of Athens

The Commission sent the proposal forward to the Board of Commissioners for final action after a packed public hearing on the request.

Commissioners Told 2004 SPLOST Funds Nearly Spent For Courthouse

As part of the first quarter fiscal report for 2020, county Finance Director Wes Geddings outlined SPLOST spending.

Corps Extends Deadline For Comment On Publix Permit Request

The Corps cited problems with the move of its office to Atlanta in allowing comments received by Nov. 21.

School Board Receives Facilities Plan With New Middle School

The Board of Education is scheduled to take action on the $17.8 million plan on Monday.

No Peach Drop, Chili's Closing, Gang Arrests: News Nearby

Top news includes no Peach Drop, clerk disarms robber, gang arrests, and recent restaurant inspections. How to share news, events on Patch.

Smith Defeats Incumbent Shearon In Watkinsville Mayor Race

Only two votes separated the two mayoral candidates. Incumbent Massey defeated Kirkpatrick for Council Post 2.

K9 Mourned, Clerk Arrested, Holiday Angels Sought: News Nearby

Top news includes Nov. 5 elections, K9 cop dies, clerk charged in gas station shooting, holiday angels. How to share news, events on Patch.

County To Reapply For Grant For Senior Center Expansion

The application this year was turned down, and the Board of Commissioners is starting the process anew.

Graduation Rates, Biz Comings And Goings, $200K Win: News Nearby

Top news includes Nov. 5 election previews, $200K winning lottery ticket, store openings and closings. How to share news, events on Patch.

County Soon To Consider Calls Creek Wasterwater Plant Expansion

Commission Chair John Daniell made the announcement as part of a State of the County program held by Oconee County Republicans,.

Publix Planning Large Shopping Center On Oconee Connector

The shopping center is to include a Publix Super Market and additional retailers, hotels, restaurants and service providers.

Brave Meets Young Fan, Perfect ACT, Boy Shot By Pal: News Nearby

Top news includes Braves player meets young fan, a perfect ACT score, and a boy dies in shooting. How to share news, events on Patch.

State Challenging 1,177 Oconee County Inactive Voters

The Georgia Secretary of State will sent notices to 313,243 inactive voters across the state, including the 1,177 in Oconee County.

Safest City, 2 Cops Fired, Eye On Sex Offenders: News Nearby

Top news includes the safest city in Georgia, 2 cops fired over drugs, cancer fundraiser, sex offenders. How to share news, events on Patch.

Restaurant Scores, Cat's National Honor, Plane Crash: News Nearby

Top news includes national honor for a local cat, restaurant inspections, and missing caregiver. How to share news, events on Patch.

Sales Tax Revenue Down Again, School Board Told

Tax collections for the Education Local Option Sales Tax were down more than 2 percent in August compared with August of last year.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: Just Thinkin

In the good Old USA you are innocent until proven guilty...

Zombie Filming, Best Small Cities, Trick Or Treat: News Nearby

Top news includes GA's best small cities, trick or treat hours, safety warnings, and billionaire list. How to share news, events on Patch.

Google Offices, Rat City, Band Director Charged: News Nearby

Top news includes 4 new restaurants, Google breaks ground in Atlanta, and a band director is charged. How to share news, events on Patch.

Former Labor Commissioner Says Demographics Favor Democrats

The high level of education in Oconee County makes it fertile ground for Democrats, former Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said.

Restaurant Week, Police Chase, Georgia Test Scores: News Nearby

Top news includes restaurant week, twins saved from overdoses, tests show students need support. How to share news, events on Patch.

Hot Chicken, Murder Suspect Sought, 100th Birthday: News Nearby

Top news includes new chicken restaurant, police search for murder suspect, 100th birthday celebration. How to share news, events on Patch.

County Reported Sewer Spill, Announces Drought Response

Oconee County reported its second sewer spill of the year to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division last week.

GDOT Abandons Plans For Truck Bypass Of Bishop

GDOT made the decision because of a "lack of public consensus for the proposed alignment."

Meat Recall, Restaurant Inspections, Water Quality: News Nearby

Top news includes restaurant inspections, Walmart meat recall, fugitive arrested, ex-Marine arrested. How to share news, events on Patch.

Criticism Of ESP Plans For Harris Shoals Park Surfaces At Council

The Watkinsville Mayor And Council heard from citizens concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed project.

Curbing School Violence, Top Colleges, Toys For Tots: News Nearby

Top news includes Toys for Tots, fighting school violence, GA universities among top schools worldwide. How to share news, events on Patch.

KKK Symbol, Free Coffee For Year, $982K Winner: News Nearby

Top news includes free coffee for a year, guard brought drugs into prison, GA drought, $982K winner. How to share news, events on Patch.

Watkinsville Early Voting Suggests Final Turnout Of 30 Percent

In the first week of early voting, only 121 of Watkinsville’s 2,209 registered voters have cast a ballot, or 5.5 percent.

Oconee Republicans Told To Send Message, Thwart Stacey Abrams

Democrat Abrams, who ran unsuccessfully for governor a year ago, is watching the outcome of the mayoral race in Watkinsville, speaker says.

Ludacris The Teacher, Wife Terrorized, Stolen Puppy: News Nearby

Top news includes free coffee at new Dunkin', child molester sentenced, Tropical Storm Nestor's path. How to share news, events on Patch.

Boo At Zoo, K9 Recovering, Jeweler Opens New Shop: News Nearby

Top news includes injured K9 recovers, Boo at the Zoo, Taste of Atlanta, theater boosts accessibility. How to share news, events on Patch.

Regional Library Leaders Seek Local Help To Fight Budget Cuts

Athens Regional Library System leaders asked members of the Oconee Library Board to contact area legislators.