Update To Oconee County Comp Plan Offers Changes To Land Use

Overall, the proposed 2018 land use map is not radically different from the one adopted in 2010.

Mars Hill Road Widening Project On Schedule, Citizens Told

Work on Mars Hill Road should be completed by May of 2018.

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir To Open To Recreational Use In January

Kayaks and canoes will be allowed, but no swimming will be permitted in the reservoir.

Oconee County Development Authority Not Unified On Gateway Park

In the end, the Subcommittee agreed to initiate design work for the infrastructure and to get an appraisal.

Oconee County Board Of Education Approves Redistricting Plan

The outcome of the final vote was no surprise. No parents spoke in support or in opposition.

Oconee County Development Authority Considering Lease For Park

Charles told the IDA that last month that two of the companies were interested in the possibility of leasing a building.

Oconee County Commissioners Award Bid For Demolition Of Old Jail

Commissioner William “Bubber” Wilkes cast the sole negative vote on the contract.

Oconee County Board Of Education Voices Support For Redistricting

Students moved to accommodate new Dove Creek Elementary School.

Democrats Win Special Elections in House Districts 117 And 119

Clarke County dominated the election results.

Oconee County Commissioners Being Asked To OK Slab Construction

S.R. Companies of Cumming wants to develop what is being called Malcom Bridge Estates and argues that crawl spaces have moisture problems.

4 Running For House District 119 Show Different Characteristics

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for final balloting.

Early Voting Ends With Fewer Than 5,000 Casting Ballots

Early turnout suggests that the final vote tally will be about 5,200 in the 117th and about 6,330 in the 119th.

Oconee County Comprehensive Plan Update Moves Into Final Stages

The report goes to the full citizen Stakeholders Committee on Nov. 20.

Gaines Raises $200,000 Plus In Race For 117th House Seat

These figures come from the Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report each candidate was required to file by Oct. 30.

Early Voting Continues At A Low Pace in House Special Elections

Early voting continues Saturday at election offices in all four counties.

Oconee County Commission Put Demolition Of Old Jail On Agenda For November Vote

The Board also approved tentatively contracts for construction of three multi-use sports fields at Veterans Park.

Six Candidates For Two Open Georgia House Districts Get Chance To Restate Positions At Athens-Clarke County Forum

One question not asked so simply and precisely in earlier forums did help to underscore the differences among the candidates.

Owners Of Reception Hall In South Of Oconee County Initiate Application For Business License After OCAF Event Moved

The OCAF event was moved because of problems with an alcohol permit.

Oconee County Outperforming Clarke County In Early Voting For Nov. 7 Special House District Elections

The Athens-Clarke County Federation of Neighborhoods is hosting a forum for all six candidates in the two races from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Oconee County Exploring Collaboration With Athens-Clarke County As One Option For Sewer Capacity Expansion, Citizens Told

The county has set as a long-term goal the building a Rails-To-Trails pathway from Watkinsville to Madison, citizens told.

Questions On Trump Again Prominent In Oconee County Candidate Forum For Two Open Georgia House Seats

Neither Democrat attended the forum for scheduling reasons.

Clarke County Dominates Both House Districts 117 And 119 And Brings Different Demographics From Those Of Oconee County

Early voting started Monday in the two special elections to fill the vacant 117th and 119th Georgia House seats.

Speakers Tell Oconee County Board Of Education They Oppose Reassignment From Malcom Bridge Elementary School

Those who spoke said the change is unnecessary, would disrupt the lives of the students, and would create safety problems.

Georgia House Candidates Address Wide Range Of Issues In Forum At Oconee County's Veterans Park

The Democrat and the Republican running in the 117th Georgia House District agreed on very little.

Oconee County Approves Building Permit For Hobby Lobby In Expanded Epps Bridge Centre

Hobby Lobby now shares a 87,543-square-foot building on Atlanta Highway at Epps Bridge Parkway.

Rezone For Possible Hotel And Restaurant At SR 316 And Oconee Connector Gets Approval Of Oconee County Board Of Commissioners

Access to that median cut will be shared with the property now owned by the county on which the Barber Creek Fire Station sits.

Oconee County School Ranked Second In State On Average College Entrance Exam Scores

Superintendent Jason Branch said it will not be necessary to make up school days cancelled because of tropical storm Irma.

Four Republican Candidates For Two Open State House Seats Introduced Themselves To Oconee County Republicans

All spoke about the need for improvements to roads, in support of education, and in favor of campus carry.

Developer Asking Oconee County Commissioners For Variance To Mars Hill Overlay District Building Height Restriction

The median cut now being constructed will be about two-third of the way between SR 316 and Daniells Bridge Road.

Candidate For Watkinsville City Council Race Withdraws From Campaign

Twenty people turned out at the event on Sunday, sponsored by the Oconee County Democratic Committee,

Four Applicants Seeking Appointment To Oconee County Industrial Development Authority

The county has called a public meeting for Oct. 18 to discuss expansion of the Calls Creek wastewater treatment plant.

Oconee County Republicans Featuring Party’s House Candidates In A Meeting This Week

The Oconee County Democratic Committee is holding a Meet and Greet for candidates for the Watkinsville City elections.

Citizens Shaping Oconee County Comprehensive Plan Update Told Their Work Is 60 Percent Complete

The public will get a chance to review the documents at meetings in December and January.

Oconee County School System Releases Proposed Redistricting Maps To Accommodate New Elementary School

Despite the proposed changes, students moving into the fifth grade would be able to stay with their current schools.

Democratic Party Resurgent In Oconee County, With Candidates Running In Both Georgia House Districts

The recent Democratic Party meetings have been well attended.

Oconee County Approves Plans For Bank At Daniells Bridge Road And Mars Hill Road; Possible Restaurant And Hotel Nearby

The 4.5-acre-parcel is being developed for sale to individual purchasers interested in locating some type of business on the property.

Six Qualify For Special Election On Nov. 7 For House Districts 117 And 119

Doug McKillip decided not to seek to qualify for the special election.

Two More Qualify For Special Elections On Nov. 7 For Georgia House Districts 117 and 119

Houston Gaines, running as a Republican, joins Deborah Gonzalez, who qualified to run as a Democrat on Wednesday.

On First Day of Qualifying, Four Candidates File Paperwork To Run In Special Elections For Oconee County House Seats

Jonathan Wallace qualified to run as a Democrat in the 119th House District, though he had not previously announced his candidacy.

Volunteers Take Little Time To Plant 2,977 Flags At North Oconee High School In 9/11 Memorial Event

The event began with a moment of silence for the victims of the attacks.