LifeWay Joins Gap And Kinnucan's In Leaving Epps Bridge Centre

National trend in retailing having impact in Oconee County; Costco not on horizon,

School Board To Consider Property Tax Decrease

The tentative budget before the Board includes a drop in the millage rate. The Board will vote on the tentative budget on Monday.

Commissioners Approve Shopping Center, Financial Center Rezones

Proponents see a grocery store, but developer says it could be a car dealership.

Commissioners To Consider 2 Rezones With Regional Impact

One rezone is for a shopping center at U.S. 78 and Mars Hill Road. The other is for a financial center on Epps Bridge Parkway.

Democrats Get Briefing On Firefly And Other Multi-Use Trails

Stephanie Doerr and Ivette Bledsoe discuss the Athens to Union Point trail as well as a possible trail in Oconee County.

County Budget To Increase 4.2 Percent, Finance Director Says

The budget assumes no change in the county's millage rate.

Commission Sets Time Line For Malcom Bridge Road Construction

Commissioners say construction will be completed before school starts on Aug. 7.

Young Republicans And Democrats Agree And Disagree In Debate

The student political exchange, which lasted more than 75 minutes, was respectful throughout.

Recently Passed Anti-Abortion Bill Topic Of GOP Meeting

Rep. Marcus Wiedower said he got many phone calls and emails before he cast his vote in favor of the bill.

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Visits To Sewer Plants Show Recent Investment And Future Plans

It was a cool, windy and rainy day that Vicki Soutar and Erin Carlton had agreed upon for tours of Oconee County’s two sewage plants.

Gas Prices in Oconee are Holding

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Exhibitors And Crowd Turned Out For Earth Day Event Despite Rain

The cold and rainy weather kept the crowd small and forced most of the exhibitors into the main shelter house at the park.

Citizens Told To Expect A Vote On Transportation Sales Tax

The county cannot meet demands for road repairs with the current level of funding, citizens at a Town Hall Meeting were told.

School Board Approves Land For Roundabouts On Malcom Bridge Road

The Board granted the rights of way and easements to the county for roundabouts at the two entrances to Malcom Bridge Middle School.

State Leader Advises Local Democrats To Run For Local Offices

Winning city council seats could be easier than expected, Norman Garrett said.

Farmers Market Opening, Egg Hunt Part Of Big Day In Watkinsville

Eighteen vendors turned out for the launch of the 16th season of the Oconee Farmers Market in front of the Courthouse in Watkinsville.

School Board Members Concerned About Roundabouts At Schools

“I want to get on the record that this is not our project,” Board member Tim Burgess said.

Farmers Market Launch, Egg Hunt, Enviro Fest Planned For Saturday

Watkinsville will be the center of these events plus reopening of the Oconee Welcome Center.

Georgia House Creates Study Committee On Local Housing Design

Georgia Rep. Vance Smith, a Republican from Pine Mountain, introduced a resolution for the study committee.

Commission Postpones Decision on Mars Hill Road/U.S. 78 Rezone

Butts County Developer Bill Jones asked for a delay until May 7 of consideration of his rezone for a commercial complex.

Bogart Library Reopening Includes News About Watkinsville Library

Sen. Cowsert announced that the state budget now on the desk of Gov. Brian Kemp includes money for an upgrade of the Watkinsville Library.

Commission To Consider Rezone For Commercial Complex On U.S. 78

Plans for the initial phase of the project call for a JP convenience store and gas station with 20 fueling positions and Burger King.

County Sewer Plant On Rocky Branch Road Could Become New Park

Commission Chair John Daniell made the announcement at the first-ever State of the County presentation.

County Moves Forward With Plans To Build Broadband Network

Estimated cost of the fiber network is $4.6 million.

Turnout At U.S. 441 GDOT Open House Sessions Shows Strong Concern

The University of Georgia continues to oppose the current plans.

Oconee Legislators Vote In Favor Of Partisan Voting Machine Bill

Oconee County Democrats anticipated criticism at their last meeting.

Tuesday Meetings To Focus On Apalachee Intake and Bishop Bypass

The Corps of Engineers has granted a permit extension. Georgia Department of Transportation is releasing details of the Bishop Bypass.

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National Issues Forum Focuses On Social And Traditional Media

Moderator asked what journalists should have learned from the session.

Large Turnout For Open House On Apalachee River Bridge

Attendees could voice preferences for two alternatives, one involving a 16-mile detour.

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Oconee Legislators Support Anti-Abortion Bill

Pair in majority on anti-abortion bill but in minority on hate crimes bill.

Education Board Cautious About Plans For Roundabouts At School

Board Chair Tom Odom was concerned that the School System was receiving all of the information it needs from the county.

Bills Restricting Local Government Regulation Stuck In Committee

Bills not voted out of committee on Thursday, the day when a bill usually needs to come to the floor of one chamber for ultimate passage.

Commission Approves MOU With Chamber For Development Services

In introducing changes to the original Memorandum, Board of Commissioners Chair John Daniell said he was responding to public criticism.

Meeting On Thursday For High Shoals Bridge Replacement Options

One of the plans would require a 15-month closing of the roadway and a nearly 16-mile detour of traffic.

County Considers Shifting Economic Development To Chamber

The action will sidestep the state's open meetings and open records laws.

Local Journalists Focus On Business Model At Media Forum

The four agreed that this is a period of dramatic change and adaptation in the media industries they represent.

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