Oconee County, GA Politics

Broun nominated for Constitution Party's VP slot

Last night I was asked by the Mayor for any input on the City Council meeting, and I wish I had responded that in future budgets, I hope there is a small discretionary fund for use at the Mayor's and City Council's discretion for when the City is approached to contribute to things like the Library or Fireworks for the 4th of July.  I think it makes us come off as cheap and callous when we turn down a request for contributions for something that many people are going to attend who lives inside the city limits, even if it is not actually occurring in Watkinsville proper. Also I suggested that the City Council consider purchasing a Tesla police car instead of the same old boring Ford that all the city automobiles are, and of course I was greeted with laughter and derision.

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commission Approves Car Dealership; ... : Budget Approved As Well Oconee County Commissioners approved a rezone request last night for a complex of auto dealerships on SR 316 at Vi...

Is David Perdue Angling For a Spot on the Trump Ticket?

Bogart libary expansion will finally begin

Oconee County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl teams win state title

Oconee County blotter

Oconee homeowners ramping up fight to stop Calls Creek sewer line

Charges mounting against Danielsville man in Madison and Oconee vehicles pursuits

Bogart man charged in violent assault on woman in Oconee County

Longtime Oconee County tourism volunteer and supporter Maria Caudill will be making her second run for political office as the fourth person to announce their intention to seek the currently vacant Board of Commissioners Post 2 seat, left unoccupied by Chairman-elect John Daniell's ascension to the top stop from BOC earlier this year. The Oconee Enterprise contends - without merit or being correct - that the race will be decided by a winner take all format, meaning the person with the most votes wins outright, even without a majority.  This is factually inaccurate, as the county charter would be the deciding matter, and our country charter evidently does not address special elections per se . I have never seen the actual charter, so I could be totally wrong on that, and I could not find it online today. To the Enterprise's defense, they were evidently told some erroneous information from the Oconee County Board of Elections office. I was given the correct information a coup...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Considering At Least Four Alternativ... : Spartan Lane Option Revealed Oconee County has been considering at least four alternatives to the proposed sewer pipeline down Calls Creek...

Annual corn boil set for UGA research center in Watkinsville

Oconee County will build new water tank, expand sewer

he grand opening is set for 4 p.m. and all are invited to attend, by sending a required RSVP to www.extraspecialpeople.com/30thriving . And yes, there will be dancing. “We promised we would do what we know how to do best,” said ESP Executive Director Laura Whitaker, “So we’re having a giant dance party. It’ll be a day of joy.” In addition to the dancing, there will be a ribbon-cutting, birthday cake and other treats, along with self-guided tours of the new building, which features dedicated activity rooms, therapy rooms, accessible technology and more. Extra Special People to open new Watkinsville facility Saturday

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE CALLED MEETING June 6, 2016 (@ 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK NEW BUSINESS 1. Fireworks Contribution 2. McRee Street Considerations EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Real Estate ADJOURN

Media Goes Too Easy on Donald Trump (Guest Column)

Good luck getting all the required signatures in time, Leonard Ware. You could start Saturday at noon at Chops and Hops in Watkinsville as part of the Oconee County Democratic Caucus. Independent candidate working to challenge Jody Hice in 10th District