Election Director Answers Democratic Questions About Voting Law

The drop box formerly at the front of the Elections and Registration Office is gone--the victim of the new law.

Oconee Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Oconee County increased recently.

Oconee County: July 6 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing followed by its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Th ...

Oconee County: New Fee Schedule For Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers

A new fee schedule is now in effect at Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers.

No Appeal Filed In Shopping Center Denial At Mars Hill/Connector

Owner still can ask for consideration of modified plans.

DA Says Sheriff Is Mistaken: She Is Prosecuting Cases

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez was responding to a news release from the County Republican Party, which banned recording of meetings.

Oconee County: Oconee County Senior Center To Host Expansion Groundbreaking July 27

The Oconee County Senior Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the official start of c ...

Commissioners Take First Step On Transportation Tax Referendum

The commissioners agreed to move forward with plans for a Nov. 2 vote.

Commission Chair Highlights Millage Rate Cut At Town Hall Meet

A discussion of the District Attorney took up a quarter of the meeting.

Oconee County: Oconee County Government Offices Closed July 5

Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

Georgia Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Oconee area compares to Georgia for coronavirus vaccinations.

Sheriff Hale To Speak At GOP Meeting, Recording Banned

Party Leader Julie Mauck also will speak about Moms For Liberty.

Oconee County: BOC To Hold Public Hearings On Millage Rate Adoption

In compliance with Georgia law, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners hereby announces its intention to adopt a millage rate of 6.65 ...

Oconee County: Farmland Preservation Program - Notice Of Application Period

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Agricultural Land ...

Garrett Wins Overwhelmingly In Watkinsville Special Council Race

Brian Brodrick becomes mayor.

Only About 20 Percent Of Watkinsville Voters Like To Cast Ballot

The Council race between Carolyn Maultsby and Chuck Garrett is likely to be decided by a small percentage of the city's voters.

Unemployment Improves In Oconee Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Oconee County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Early Voting Slowing In Watkinsville Special Election

Only 11 voters cast a ballot on Monday for the special election for Mayor and Council Post 1.

Commission Adopts FY 2022 Budget But Delays Decision on Tax Rate

The Commission also turned down a request for use of shipping containers for an outdoor food and retail court.

African-American Leaders Ask For Involvement, Note Contributions

Three leaders of the county's African-American community told Oconee County Democrats they was a welcoming county.

Watkinsville Post 1 Candidates Agree More Than Disagree At Forum

Candidates Chuck Garrett and Carolyn Maultsby responded to 23 questions from moderator Tim Bryant at WGAU.

Planning Commission Recommends Using Shipping Containers For Park

Proposal for a community park with food and retail stalls in converted shipping containers supported in 7 to 2 vote.

County Budget Hearing Set For Tuesday; Revenue Data Not Released

The Board of Commissioners is set to hold a budget hearing before its agenda setting meeting on Tuesday but only spending figures released.

Watkinsville Election Forum Set Even Minus One Mayoral Candidate

Peter Steckel withdrew on Tuesday.

Approval Of Minutes By Commissioners Important Because of Rezone

The Commissioners will set the timetable for possible appeal and reconsideration of the Mars Hill Road/Oconee Connector Shopping Center.

Transfer Of Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Being Discussed

Newton County is interested in the water to supply the four-county research park on I-20.

Commission Denies Rezone Request For Shopping Center On Connector

The rezone for a shopping center with a Publix was turned down in a 3 to 1 vote.

Proposed Shopping Center On Connector At Mars Hill 3rd Largest

Only Epps Bridge Centre 1 and 2 are larger.

Boswell, Transportation Board Chair Linked In Connector Decision

Documents released via an open records request show that Transportation Board involved in correspondence regarding road design.

Bishop Bypassed County Planning Staff, Commission In Rezone

The town annexed and then rezoned property to get a Dollar General inside the city limits.

Video, Web Site, Facebook Page Support Shopping Center Rezone

The media sites argue the value of the shopping center at the Oconee Connector and Mars Hill Road, but use a different concept plan.

Planning Commission Votes Again Against Shopping Center Rezone

The Commission recommended to the Board of Commissioners that it turn down a rezone request on the Oconee Connector at Mars Hill Road.

Boswell Properties Lists Tracts Affected By SR 316 Transformation

The Oconee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on one of those parcels Monday night.

Votes Likely To Be Asked To Vote On Transportation Sales Tax

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chair John Daniell raised the tax referendum at the State of the County address.

GDOT Top Engineer Overrules Decision On Shopping Center Entrance

State Transportation Commissioner Jamie Boswell represents the landowner.

Attorney Says County Staff Made Errors In Shopping Center Report

Attorney William Berryman said the commissioners must approve the proposed shopping center at the Oconee Connector and Mars Hill Road.

Anti-Defund Police Bill Will Have Little Impact In Oconee

The bill, authored by Oconee County Rep. Houston Gaines, targets budgeting for municipal and county police departments.

Details Of SR 316 Transformation Spelled Out At Town Hall Meeting

Board of Commissioners Chair John Daniell said construction is scheduled to start in 2024.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Oconee County.

Oconee State Legislators Give Selves Control Over Local Elections

The bill passed last week allows state legislators to request an audit of local election offices.