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Charles Barkley sings the "Glory,Glory" The Georgia Fight Song

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Election didn’t solve any of Georgia’s challenges | Jay Bookman

Election didn’t solve any of Georgia’s challenges | Jay Bookman

Chop & Hops owners ask city to pass liquor ordinance

I know how to spell Mychelle and Girasoles at least.  Chop & Hops owners ask city to pass liquor ordinance

Second Street resident wants speed bumps

Second Street resident wants speed bumps

Bill O’Reilly Is World’s Worst Person In Sports

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In Fayette County, a Republican congratulates commission’s first black ‘demoncrat’ on her win | Political Insider blog

In Fayette County, a Republican congratulates commission’s first black ‘demoncrat’ on her win | Political Insider blog

Loran Smith: Former UGA QB, state governor, Sanders was good to his alma mater

Loran Smith: Former UGA QB, state governor, Sanders was good to his alma mater

Oconee County’s Williamson signs with Georgia

Well done Harvey Humphries. I had the pleasure of working for him briefly in 1994. I am always happy when any Oconee County athlete inks with UGA or plays or walks-on or participates in any manner. Go Swim Dawgs, paddle, stroke, stroke, stroke. Oconee County’s Williamson signs with Georgia

Athens' GDOT Representative Is Using His Influence on Behalf of a Client

Athens' GDOT Representative Is Using His Influence on Behalf of a Client

Jody Hice, Oconee's New Congressman, Only Wants to Create Conflict

Jody Hice, Athens' New Congressman, Only Wants to Create Conflict

Work begins on Mars Hill Road construction

Work begins on Mars Hill Road construction

Georgia Democrats try to find a way forward after election losses

Georgia Democrats try to find a way forward after election losses

Jason Carter on a potential comeback: ‘I’m not ruling it out.’ | Political Insider blog

Jason Carter on a potential comeback: ‘I’m not ruling it out.’ | Political Insider blog

SLIDESHOW: Rivers Alive Rose Creek Clean-up

SLIDESHOW: Rivers Alive Rose Creek Clean-up

Oconee County WR Chase Major steps up in a big-time game

Oconee County WR Chase Major steps up in a big-time game

Carl Sanders: How Gov Carl Sanders integrated Georgia state Capitol | Political Insider blog

Carl Sanders: How Gov Carl Sanders integrated Georgia state Capitol | Political Insider blog

Bulldogs make time for Extra Special People

Bulldogs make time for Extra Special People

Georgia flags fly at half-staff to honor Gov. Sanders

Georgia flags fly at half-staff to honor Gov. Sanders

Late Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders remembered by UGA leaders

Late Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders remembered by UGA leaders

Cowsert becomes new Senate majority leader

Cowsert becomes new Senate majority leader

Calling Water Department

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We have another hole at Barnett Shoals and Third Street in Watkinsville. It would be great to get that replaced again before the Christmas Parade

Noland, Bryant shine in respective playoff wins

Noland, Bryant shine in respective playoff wins

Chamber sponsors Farm Tour Thursday

Oconee farm tour The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Agri-Business Farm-City Tour on Nov. 20. Tour begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Thomas Cotton Gin on Georgia Highway 15 south of Watkinsville. Buses leave for tours of Hale’s Dairy, the Pastures of Rose Creek and Athens Seed Co. During a barbecue luncheon, the winners of essay contests from local agriculture students will be announced. The event is free.

Save the Date! 2014 Holiday Market

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Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Dear Dan, Save the Dates for OCAF's 20th Annual Holiday Market! It is just around the corner and you don't want to miss your chance to shop among the many beautiful items offered by the over 70 artists and craftspeople participating in this year's Market.   ______________________________________________   FRI- Dec 5, 5-9 PM SAT & SUN, Dec 6 & 7, 10 AM to 5 PM Join us for this festive Holiday tradition & find those perfect, unique, handmade items for all the special people on your Holiday gift list!  The 20th Annual Holiday Market is open Friday evening, December 5 from 5 - 9 PM,   Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Lots of FREE Parking! . Come early on Saturday and avoid the rush for parade parking!       Admission: $3 per person 16 & older,

Oconee County historical society meeting Tuesday evening

Subject: historical society meeting Date: November 16, 2014 at 3:58:40 PM EST We will have a meeting this coming Tuesday evening (November 18) at Ashford Manor 7pm.  Below is a brief summary of the minutes of the last meeting.  Come help us discuss future events and activities. Peggy Business Meeting: 1.  Evaluation of History on the Lawn:   We got a lot of positive feed back from participations who said they had a good time.  One person reported that she had been gathering things ever since she heard about the event and that she couldn't wait to come.  There were also positive comments about this year's panel. We have gotten one new member since the event.             Suggestions for next year:  (1) We need some sort of sign in system or way to count participants.  One suggestion was to offer some sort of prize for which people needed to fill out information that gets put into a jar, which we can draw a winner from. (2)  We need to consider the elderly an

Oconee County governmental meetings this week

OCONEE COUNTY • Oconee County Planning Commission Meeting, 7 p.m., today. • Recreational Affairs Committee Meeting, 5-6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Georgia lawmakers press forward on medical cannabis

Georgia lawmakers press forward on medical cannabis

Oconee County Observations: Volunteers Clean Up Antioch Church Road In Souther...

Oconee County Observations: Volunteers Clean Up Antioch Church Road In Souther... : Braved Cold Fifty volunteers, mostly teenagers, braved the cold yesterday morning to pick up litter on Antioch Church Road as a way to pro...