Oconee Commission Appoints Executive Director Of State Green Industry Association To Hard Labor Creek Management Board

Saxon and Wilkes had agreed with Luke to postpone a decision on the Management Board appointment until after the Nov. 8 election.

Proposed SR 316 Corridor Study Before Oconee Commission Includes Proposed Daniells Bridge Road Flyover

Bidders knew the controversial project was to be a part of the study they were being asked to do.

Appointments To Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Board On Agenda For Oconee County Commission Again

The commissioners said that they expected that a special election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commission would be settled by now.

Georgia Democratic Representative Advises Oconee County Democrats To Be Cautious In Responding To Trump Victory

Rep. Stacey Evans told the group to start working harder at the local level to get Democrats elected to local and state offices.

Oconee County Turnout Highest In State In An Election In Which Trump Underperformed Locally Compared With Recent Elections

This year, 422 Oconee County voters wrote in the name of someone other than Trump, Clinton and Johnson, the three names on the ballot.

Oconee County Planning Commission Gives Negative Review To Solar Energy Farm Proposal

The vote was before a full room of citizens, most of whom were opposed to the proposed 38 megawatt solar energy farm.

Early Voting Available Only Five Days In Runoff For Oconee County Commission Post II

Only 4,253 voters participated in the runoff in July of 2014, the last time Oconee County had a runoff in a Commission race.

Oconee County Utility Department Director Promises Sewer Service To Calls Creek Residents; Costs Of Delivery Not Known

Utility Department Director says young home owners would be attracted to the Calls Creek corridor by the availability of sewage service.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: "Healing and Re-Building"

For years Bascomb has been telling you to vote against both the Skunks and the Polecats, and agasinst "Politics as Usual"

Horton And Wiedower Will Meet In December For Runoff In Oconee County Board Of Commission Race

December 6 Runoff Will Decide Post 2 On Commission.

Three Candidates For Board Of Commissioners Slot Express Strong Support For County’s Parks And Recreation Department

All three candidates running for the open seat on the Board of Commissioners say they support the programs run by Parks and Recreation.

The Nankipooh Rnquirer: "Election Returns"

Vote Against "Politics as Usual" and both the Skunk and Polecat Parties...

Attack Advertisement Mailed To Oconee County Homes In Board Of Commissioners Race

Marcus Wiedower has not responded to repeated attempts to talk to him about the advertisement.

Oconee County Commissioner Luke Went Against Colleagues And Objected To Committee Appointments, Spending On Road Projects

Luke refused to go along with an attempt to remove former Commissioner Horton from the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: "Where there is Smoke there is Fire"

The Hill makes Nixon look like a Choir Boy...

Oconee County Commissioners Being Asked to Pay Between $30,000 And $60,000 For SR 316 Study

The exact cost of the study isn’t known because the bids have not been released to the public.

Early Voting In Oconee County Continues To Be Heavy, Reflecting Pattern Of Presidential Elections

On Saturday, 600 persons cast a ballot.

Daniells Bridge Road Flyover Back On Oconee County Commission Agenda Through Transportation Study Contract

The Commission will get a report from county Public Works Director Emil Beshara on three bids received for a transportation study.

Oconee Board Of Commissioners Candidate Says He Didn’t Ask Nevada Congressman For $2,000 Campaign Donation

Weidower said the $2,000 contribution came as a result of request on Wiedower’s behalf.

Audience Not Happy With Analysis Of Alternatives To Pipeline Down Oconee County’s Calls Creek

It was quite clear that most of the people in the audience didn’t like the message relayed.

Large Crowd Turns Out To View Maps Of Current Route Of U.S. 441 In South Of Oconee County

Those attending were confronted with two sets of large maps of the current route of the highway.

Wiedower Raised Nearly Twice As Much Money In Oconee County Board Of Commission Race As Other Two Candidates Combined

BOC Chairman Davis has sign for Wiedower on his property.

Three Candidates For Oconee Commission Want That Body To Play A Strong Role In U.S. 441 Widening

Each candidate called for the Commission to play a stronger role than it is playing a present.

Oconee County Advised Owner Of Large Tract Now Zoned For Subdivision To Downzone Land To Agricultural Use

Owner has put up a wooden fence along much of the property’s frontage on Cliff Dawson Road and cleared frontage on Daniells Bridge Road.

Oconee County Commission Candidates Call For More Transparency In Dealing With SPLOST

Only Chuck Horton stated a willingness to have a citizen committee to provide oversight of Commission spending of SPLOST monies.

The Nankipooh Enquirer: Election USA 2016

Too much dis-honesty and way too much sleaze....

Oconee County Commission Chairman Ready To Make Decision On Calls Creek Sewer Line Before Retirement In January

Davis’ willingness to go forward on the sewer pipeline makes the outcome of the Nov. 8 election for an open BOC seat more important.

Oconee County School Officials Oppose Amendment 1 To State Constitution On the November Ballot

Branch said he opposes the amendment because it takes control of schools away from local officials.

Oconee County Commission Candidate Wiedower Explains His Link As A Builder To Development

Widower is the only one of the three candidates who works in Oconee County.

Citizen Group Makes Case For A Route For Bishop Bypass In Southern Oconee County

The centerpiece of the evening's presentation was a map produced by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Candidates For Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Told Attendees At Candidate Forum Why They Should Be Elected

The three candidates gave reasons why they should be elected in response to the final question in a candidate forum.

State Farm Agent Meridth Lamas Helping Victims of Hurricane Matthew

Meridth Lamas, State Farm agent, spearheads food donation drive to assist families affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Oconee County Officials Pass Over State Denial Of Request For Waste Load Allocation For Sewer Plant

County officials are more interested in talking about an expected outcome than the rejection of a significant request.

Scheduled Meetings In Oconee County Focus On Bishop Bypass, November Election, Wastewater Plans

The three upcoming meetings are interconnected. All are open to the public. Free BBQ on Wednesday night.

Marcus Wiedower Said He Would Help Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Become More Proactive In Dealing With Challenges

Wiedower said he would be accessible as a commissioner and “be a voice” for the people in dealing with development.

Chuck Horton Said He Brings Experience To The Race For Oconee County Board Of Commissioners

The interview with Horton is the second of three with candidates for the Post II position on the Board of Commissioners.

BOC Candidate Ben Bridges Said He Wants To Be The Voice Of Oconee County Citizens

Bridges says that water and sewer are the biggest challenges facing the county.

Georgia Environmental Protection Division Denied Oconee County Request For Expanded Waste Load Allocation

The denial may mean that the county will have to change its plans to upgrade its Calls Creek wastewater treatment plant.

Oconee County Issued Land Disturbance Permit For Expansion Of Epps Bridge Centre

The county permit followed approval by the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District of an erosion and sediment control plan.

Oconee County Seeking Easements From Property Owners For Sewer Line Along McNutt Creek

The sewer line will cross 17 properties not owned by Jennings Mill Country Club.