Oconee County, GA Politics

Jeb Bush, in Athens, Calls for a Kinder, Gentler GOP

Committee restricts private use of Eagle Tavern - Oconee Enterprise: News

Oconee County man reports fraud in attempt to purchase purebred dog

Oconee Co crash victims IDd | Classic City Today

Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry announces that the passenger in the fatal crash on Ga 316 Monday evening has been positively identified as 20 year old Jessica Cannon of Braselton, Georgia. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the Georgia State Crime lab and GBI Director Vernon Keenan for giving this case their personal attention and their help in giving this young ladies family some closure. I also want to thank Dr. Eric W. Jones, DMD and his staff who expedited dental record delivery to the lab which facilitated this identification.  The driver has not been positively identified as of now. This is a priority for the Crime Lab and their will let us know as soon as they have completed their work. I trust that before you post a comment you will think it through and remember this young lady has family and friends that love her. If you can't do that, you probably shouldn't post it here. Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville will be handlin...

Mars Hill Widening Will Bring More Development to Oconee

Tourism Director Peggy Holcomb announces retirement - Oconee Enterprise: News  Warning: now leaving objectivity zone. I worked for her predecessor and have seen the leaps and bounds that the tourism industry has grown in a relatively short time. I am good friends with Peggy Holcomb, and she has done a fantastic job making Oconee County, Georgia a more visible place to visit on next to no budget for the last several years.  I applaud her efforts and know that she will be enjoying her retirement with grandchildren and other loved ones.

Column: Volleyball not just for picnics anymore - Oconee Enterprise: Sports

....The forensic pathologist have not identified the bodies in the wreck.

Madison, Oconee superintendents in running for state for state school superintendent of year

Oconee deputies cease investigation into purported theft at The Stone Store

Victims in fiery Oconee County wreck tentatively identified

Facebook posts actually led to the apparent identification of Stephen Crimmins as the victim in the crash. He was a student at Lanier Tech and lived in Winder, if true. Prayers for the families of all the people involved including the Oconee County Sheriff's Deputy and First Responders.

In a largely uneventful regular meeting for the month of September, it was announced that Gary Crider, who has pretty much been in on everything with Watkinsville Woods from day one, will be paid $16.00 an hour for 20 hours a week to officially get paid as a 1099 Contractor (not a city employee). Gary Crider using his trail saw. Pardon me if I editorialize much earlier than usual in these newsy reports, but this may be the best possible hire for the ambitious Watkinsville Woods with photographer and weed warrior Gary Crider, living adjacent to the property to begin with, been pulling long hours for months yanking invasive shrubbery and keeping the rare plants,  and has an army of volunteers of all ages at his rarely needed assistance. He has worked on many areas in Athens and surrounding areas as a volunteer.  Among others who have worked long hours on the Watkinsville Woods project that I have been profoundly grateful to meet is Walt Cook, who has the trail named afte...

Bogart woman to paddle the Flint River in 70-mile journey

Victims in fiery Oconee County crash not yet identified

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Attorney argues for son who sent nude photos to student | Bill Rankin's Legal Brief

Regents consider indoor UGA athletic facility, O'Malley's purchase