Woman Are Crucial To Future Of The Party, Oconee GOP Told

Two of three speakers at the most recent meeting emphasized the importance of women for the party's future.

School Bomb Threat | New Hurricane Forecast | News Nearby

Top GA news includes best principal, huge police chase, best commuter town, motorcycle crash. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

Morningside Request Withdrawn From Full Commission Rezone Agenda

The owner of six lots in Morningside subdivision has said he no longer needs to violate the buffer on the lots. Event venue is on agenda.

Roundabouts Cut Down On Fatal, Injury Accidents, Citizens Told

At a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday night, a Georgia transportation official said roundabouts are safe.

Improvements Coming To Mars Hill Road At Virgil Langford Road

Mars Hill Road, Virgil Langford Road and Rocky Branch Road will all be four lanes wide at the intersection.

Student And Parents Say Chromebook Use In Schools Is Excessive

The three asked the Board to reconsider its policy of relying heavily on the laptop computers in classroom instruction.

Oconee County Library Moving To Site Of Administrative Building

The library will be a part of the planned Administrative Building at U.S. 441 and Macon Highway just outside Watkinsville.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: Election 2019

What a Disgrace!

Hearings Set On Property Tax Increases Resulting From Inflation

The Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners will hold hearings starting on Thursday on the tax increases as required by law.

Republican Williamson Asks Democrats For Help In Sheriff's Race

Williamson and James Hale are the only two announced candidates to succeed retiring Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry.

County And School Governments Having Communication Problems

The two governments are talking past each other regarding roundabouts at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

Watkinsville Is Seeking Input From Users of Harris Shoals Park

An advisory board has created a survey for users to provide feedback as major changes are discussed for the city park.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: "Difference between Libs & Progressives?"

Somebody asked me, so I looked it up....

County Begins Condemnation For Sewer Line On Colliers/Barber Crk.

The county has nine of the 11 easements needed for the sewer line.

GDOT Picks Detour Option For Apalachee Bridge At High Shoals

The Department of Transportation acknowledged citizen opposition but said the selected route was better because of cost and build time.

Planning Commission To Consider Events Venue Request On U.S. 78

The plan is to convent a historic site into an events venue with commercial development.

Commission Puts Off Vote On Buffers In Morningside Subdivision

The Board will take up the issue involving two subdivisions on Hodges Mill Road on Aug. 6.

Storm Drain Blues

Storm Drain Issues on the Rise Due to All this Rain

Planning Commission Sides With Home Owners Vs. Builder

The Commission said a 40-foot buffer established by an earlier Commission should not be violated to solve a drainage problem.

What's the Risk to Your Identity in Oconee?

Find out if you're living in a hot spot for ID fraud.

What’s the Average Social Security Check in Oconee?

Find out how to get the largest payment you can.

County Purchases Land For New Administrative Building

The 7.63 acres is just north of Watkinville at the intersection of Macon Highway and U.S. 441.

The Eye-Popping Costs of Raising a Newborn in Oconee

See if you could afford a baby’s first year here.

School Board Adopts Budget With Millage Rate Decrease

More than half of the revenue comes from the state. Some of that state revenue will be used for a security alert system for the schools.

Oconee July 4th Fireworks Show, Time, Location: 2019 Guide

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Oconee.

Commission Going Forward With Malcom Bridge Road Roundabouts

The commission awarded bid for first roundabout on Malcom Bridge Road. Two roundabouts at school entrances to be completed at later date.

Lobbyist Reviewed State Legislative Session For County Democrats

Shannon Clawson from Georgia Equality said her group had some successes and some setbacks.

Mom Killed | Free Pet Adoptions | Hero Teacher | News Nearby

Top GA news includes new GA homes, scooter ban, Goodwill crash, KSU honored, best high schools. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

The Jobs Situation in Oconee

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

Helping Future Doctor, Cheap Airfare, Waze Caropools: News Nearby

Top news includes Waze promote carpools, free books for kids, coach convicted of child molestation. How to share news and events on Patch.

Sephora Closure, Driver Hits Cop, Safest Cities: News Nearby

Top news includes Sephora stores closed for a day, murder-suicide victims, massive apartment fire. How to share news and events on Patch.

Water Rates To Increase Slightly, Sewer Rates Not AtAll

The rates are part of the proposed $52.3 million Fiscal Year 2020 Budget before the Board of Commissioners

Disney Out Of GA, Chick-fil-A Reopens, Hero Dog: News Nearby

Top news includes honors for a fallen K-9, Atlanta to host All-Star game, one at large in murders. How to share news and events on Patch.

Congressman Says Memorial Day Reflects National Commitment

Rep. Jody Hice says Memorial Day reflects national commitment not to forget those who gave their lives in defense of the country.

Planning Commission Rejects Impound Lot In Farmington

The applicant argued that the county needs at least two towing services and impound lots.

Hero K-9 Falls | Airbnb Of Boats | Popular Mailman | News Nearby

Top GA news includes Big Night out restaurants, E. Coli beef, expensive Georgia homes. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

How Does Oconee Stack Up for Air Fares, On-Time Flights?

Find out if your airport is a soaring success — or if that's hardly the case.

Commission To Consider Roundabouts At Malcom Bridge Middle School

The denial of rights of way and easements by the Board of Education doesn't stop county plans.

School Board Blocks County Plans For Roundabouts On Malcom Bridge

The Board of Education refused to grant easements needed by the Board of Commissioners for roundabouts at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

What's Happening With Gas Prices in Oconee?

Here’s the latest on gas prices where you are.