The message was directed at the county's two representatives and senator.
Commissioners used the Town Hall Meeting to voice their frustration with proposed state legislation limiting their zoning power.
Find out how our new tool can help you contribute to your community and chat with folks nearby on the Oconee Patch.
The public meetings will be March 12 in Morgan County and March 19 in Oconee County.
The vote followed a discussion of more than an hour that was dominated by the building industry in the state.
Developer will be back before the Board of Commissioners seeking a variance for the 19-lot commercial center.
Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus Wiedower say they were asked to be a sponsor of the bill but declined.
The proposed law is far reaching and has been called āmammoth pre-emptive legislationā by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
Revenue collected during first year of the voter-approved sales tax was up nearly 14 percent over revenue collected in last year of old tax.
Project specialist applauds high level of involvement.
Tom Foolery ain't no good where ever you find it...
Sewerage will be diverted to Calls Creek plant from Land Application Site on Rocky Branch Road.
The social media policy puts control in the hands of the county administrator.
More than 750 treesāboth native and nonnative veritiesāwill be planted.
The pre-legislative session was more partisan than pre-legislative sessions held by Oconee County commissioners in recent years.
Chuck and David Williams ended the year without a resolution to their efforts to reactivate the proposed Wisteria Ridge Apartment Complex.
She said she believes the election system is secure because of the āchecks and balancesā built into it.
Jonathan Wallace confess he was not happy with the outcome.
Issuance followed a ruling in Superior Court approving an agreement with Westminster Presbyterian Homes for payment of the bonds.
County officials designed the station for the possibility of moving from a volunteer to a paid workforce.
Eighteen students, making up the Rocky Branch Elementary School Chorus and led by Josh Luke, performed a medley of holiday songs.
Top GA news includes child sex arrest, superstar GA homes, Kemp and Trump, Dogwood Festival. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.
Following settlement of three lawsuits, the county is seeking to modify the rezones for Parkside and Westland residential developments.
Builder blamed the mistake on his draftsman and said he wasn't trying to hide the mistake.
School would start later next year.
Brad Raffensperger won the Secretary of State race in the county, while Chuck Eaton won the Public Service Commission race.
Tony Townley wonāt have to meet county standards for his car museum at Snows Mill Road and Cole Spring Road.
County is financially sound, the finance director told the Board of Commissioners.
Only Secretary of State and Public Service Commission races are on the ballot.
No Republican got more than 74.6 percent of the vote or less than 66.8 percent in Oconee County.
Board members disagree with Brandi Herndon, who has raised the issue of mold and mildew at Oconee County Elementary School.
The Georgia Water Coalition said the intake on the Apalachee for the Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir was an example of "overbuilding."
Oconee County joins with four other counties to form three legislative districts. It is the smallest in terms of registered voters.
Researchers analyzed results of community engagement meeting and online survey.
Houston Gaines defeated Deborah Gonzalez and Marcus Wiedower defeated Jonathan Wallace.
County voters favored Republican Brian Kemp over Democrat Stacey Abrams for governor, 69.8 percent vs. 29.0 percent.
The $1.3 million purchase agreement includes both temporary and permanent easements as well as water rights.
Republican candidates for the three state legislative seats from Oconee County also raised nearly twice what Democrats raised.
Turnout more likely to match that of a presidential year than an off year.