Watkinsville government gets F in participating in Great American Clean Up in Oconee this year
I was extremely disappointed in the City of Watkinsville's lack of participation in the Great Oconee Clean Up this weekend. I did see Oconee County Government officials including Commissioner Chuck Horton, Clerk Angela Helwig and Sheriff candidate Trey Downs taking part in the clean up at various spots all over the county, but it seems that Mayor Charles Ivie of Watkinsville has better things to do than take part, participate, condone, or at least acknowledge the citizens and residents picking up litter and refuse as the Municipal Government had spearheaded in the past. I know he was made aware of the event by organizers, but did very little to help facilitate or make things go more smoothly for the residents of Watkinsville or others from outside the city limits to help clean the city streets. Perhaps there was too much going on this Saturday, or perhaps ignorance is an excuse we will hear again and again from the current Mayor of the county seat. During the past administ...