Oconee County, GA Politics

There seems to be somewhat of an assumption by both ends of foodie crowd (omnivores vs. vegheads) as to what vegan restaurants should be and should not be. Glad to say Oconee County residents Juan and Vanessa Molina have moved back to town to detonate all preconceived notions of what you expect vegan to taste like. I love eating food to expand my bland culinary history, and welcome any chance to eat well with positive impact locally and in my body. I am not a Vegan, but I like to eat my vegetables as much as anybody. Go eat there, in the old Walter's BBQ location, and give it a chance.   Grub Notes

Penelope Gavrielides dies, just 77 days old

Ga. Senate's lone GOP woman looks for a bigger job

'Bring One for the Chipper' on January 5

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Reports Surplus For 2004 Special Pur... : BOE Reports Tax Spending Too Oconee County has $4.7 million in unspent revenue from the 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax of 200...

Winthrop men's basketball coach calls for change in wake of Newtown shooting

It's too damn cold and windy to be setting lit match to kindling outside, even on the shortest day of the year. Be careful and warm around any Yule logs lit. From: +Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:42 PM Subject: TONHS Bonfire Postponement Message from Mayor Beall Hi, Due to cold temperatures and high wind advisories, I feel it best to cancel this evening's Bonfire / Cookout. Also, The GA Forestry Commission is not issuing burn permits today due to high winds. Perhaps we can reschedule for sometime in the spring. Sorry for any inconvenience. -Mayor Mike Beall

Letter to the Editor: Parent Concerned About Closing of Oconee Co. Head Start Facility

Jaren Peden and Teddie Nor ton of Dr. Paul Broun's office emailed me to let me know that I can attend the January 20, 201 3 second and final swearing in and oath of office of President Ba rack Obama. I have been very fo rtun ate to have my travel plans and companion come toge ther and let me recommend Cerulean Travel on New York City when you are trying to arrange last second acco modations in a city where thousands of people are all finding out about the same time that they are going too. So I will certainly keep you posted on this and other devel opments in this vacation. I have heard from Santa C laus I am g etting a new Cashmere top coat for this event.

Accident here with powerlines down on Dials Mills Road - avoid the area. All lanes on Dials Mill Rd from Hwy 78 to Jade St. are closed do to accident with power lines down. Crews are working in this area. All lanes on Dials Mill Rd from Hwy 78 to Jade St. are closed do to accident with power lines down. Crews are working in this area to restore power and open all lanes. Please find alternate routes. Jade Street Oconee County - Google Search

Boeheim Calls For Gun Control After Milestone Win

Caterpillar Posts More Job Opportunities for Bogart, Ga. Plant

School Official: Emergency Plans at Oconee Schools Continually Updated, Partnership with Law Enforcement 'Strong'

Rockinwood Drive Residence Hit by Burglar

Oconee County Historical Society meets 7 pm Monday From: "psommer" < psommer@bellsouth.net > Date: December 16, 2012 3:34:57 PM EST To: "'psommer'" < psommer@bellsouth.net > Subject: meeting reminder The historical society will be meeting Monday the 17 th   at OCAF 7pm.  We will continue discussing our strategic planning and the idea or organizing a historical festival for our county. Peggy

Job Roundup for Sunday, Dec. 16

Athens-area law firm hires three attorneys

Burglar who takes Oconee deputies on foot chase now in custody