Latest: Hospital Capacity In Oconee Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Clarke County and across GA.

Broiled Tiger Shrimp with Corn and Biscuits

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Kairi Sane has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Election Audit, Crimefighting Cash, Confederate: Nearby News

Top stories include a food truck comeback, curbing crime with cash, a Confederate mountain, and another Georgia election audit.

Red Cross & Dunkin', Bad UV Lights, Citizen's Arrest: Nearby News

Top GA news includes Dunkin' and Red Cross together, UV lights malfunction, and the first step to ending Georgia's citizen's arrest law.

Voter Information For Upcoming Georgia Election Runoffs

The January State and Federal Runoff will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021. You must go to your assigned precinct on that day.

Voter Information For Upcoming Election Runoffs, Oconee County

To request an absentee ballot for the January Runoff, you may go to the Absentee Ballot Portal at: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/.

Information On Upcoming Georgia Election Runoffs

To request an absentee ballot for the January Runoff, you may go to the Absentee Ballot Portal at: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/

Recreation And Parks Association Volunteer Of The Year Recognized At BOC Meeting

Moffett designed the 10’x10’ pollinator garden for approximately 120 individual plants, comprising 18 different plant species.

November 3 BOC Meeting Highlights

The recent session in Oconee County is reported.

Volunteers Needed For Invasive Species Plant Removal Work Days At Heritage Park

“Partnerships like this one allow us to not only make an impressive difference in invasive removal,” said a commission representative.

Veterans Day Program To Be Held At Oconee County Veterans Memorial November 11

To honor those who have defended our freedom

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant

As a result of a competitive grant process, the Oconee County Senior Center will receive $750,000 in CDBG funds.

Oconee County Proclaims Nov. 1 “Retired Educators Day”

To honor these educators

October 27 BOC Meeting Canceled

The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 27, 2020, has been canceled.

Volunteers Needed For Invasive Species Plant Removal Work Day At Heritage Park

Volunteers and staff will work to remove Autumn Olive, a plant that is crowding out native species and causing ecological harm.

Traffic Advisory - Paving Work On White Oak Drive, Oconee County

Paving work will continue through Friday, October 16, in the White Oak Drive area, weather permitting.

Oconee BOC Approves Smart City Capital Broadband Contract To Increase Broadband Coverage In County

On October 6, 2020, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Smart City Capital to expand Broadband coverage.

October 6 BOC Meeting Highlights, Oconee County

Highlights of the meeting herein

A.C.T.S. Playground Closed 10/6-10/8

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department will perform tree work in the area of the upper parking lot of the Bogart Sports Complex.

Oconee County Parks & Recreation Named GRPA District 7 2020 Agency Of The Year

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department resurfaced six tennis courts and added pickleball lines to two courts at Herman Michael Park

Advance Voting Information, Oconee County

Dates and times for advance voting herein

Bogart Sports Complex, Oconee County, Closed 10/6-10/8

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department will be performing tree work in the vicinity of the upper parking lot of the sports complex.

Bark Park Maintenance September 28-October 19, Oconee County

The large enclosure of the Oconee Veterans Park Bark Park will be closed for maintenance Monday, September 28-Monday, October 19.

Traffic Advisory: Road Work Schedule Sept. 23-29, Oconee County

Please be advised that road work is scheduled for the following locations from September 23 through September 29, weather permitting:

Oconee County Government To Hold Town Hall Oct. 7 At Civic Center

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center.

Traffic Advisory: Paving Schedule Sept. 16-22, Oconee County

Contractors will be paving roads Sept. 16 through Sept. 22, according to the following schedule, weather permitting.

Traffic Advisory: Paving On Spartan Lane And In White Oaks Subdivision, Oconee County

Beginning Sept. 15, contractors will be paving on Spartan Lane for approximately four days, weather permitting.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement Recently

Recently, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week

To honor the foundational role of the Constitution.

Sept. 1 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Highlights, Oconee County

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Tuesday; The following actions were taken.

Eagle Tavern Museum, Oconee County, Temporarily Closed

It is due to renovations and repairs.

Public Hearings For Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance To Be Held Sept. 22 And Oct. 6, Oconee County

23 North Main Street

Public Hearings For Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance, Oconee County, To Be Held Sept. 29 and Oct. 6

23 North Main Street

Oconee County Seeks Applicants For Citizen Advisory Boards And Committees

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for appointments to the following:

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement Pledged Support To Patients

On Sunday, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement

On Sunday, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Aug. 4 BOC Meeting Highlights, Oconee County

There were several votes for approvals.

Emergency Medical Responder Course To Be Offered This Fall Beginning Sept. 14

It includes 84 hours of classroom instruction.

Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Program Protocols, Oconee County

From the Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department:

Oconee County Ranked 2020 Best County To Raise A Family In The U.S.

Oconee County was recently ranked #1 on the 2020 “Best Counties for Families in America” list by Niche.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.