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‘Walk and Talk with a Scientist’ rescheduled for June 3 at park

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‘Walk and Talk with a Scientist’ rescheduled for June 3 at park he “Walk and Talk with a Scientist” event interrupted by a rainstorm in April has been rescheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Herman C. Michael Park off Georgia Highway 53.   The event is designed to give the public an opportunity to speak with local scientists about their work. The public can drop in anytime during the 2-hour time span to stroll with a scientist along the trail, which is about a third of a mile. People can pair up with a new researcher at roughly the halfway point, continue a conversation, or walk additional laps to talk to others. Attendees can also simply chat in the covered pavilion in case of rain. Among the scientists planning to attend are a chiggers expert, botanists and geologists, a specialist in endangered species listings, a veterinary pathologist, a chemist who specializes in farm run-off, physicians and a growing ...

OCAF hosts reception Friday for artists in annual Members Exhibit

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OCAF hosts reception Friday for artists in annual Members Exhibit

Torpy at Large: Assault a reporter, make a sheriff smile

Torpy at Large: Assault a reporter, make a sheriff smile

Candidate announces for judicial contest | 98.7FM & AM1340 Fox News WGAU

I am a big fan of Lisa Lott and cut my political teeth locally managing a campaign for her husband Doug Haines back in 2002. Candidate announces for judicial contest | 98.7FM & AM1340 Fox News WGAU

Mark Fox on where he stands on tapping a new UGA assistant coach

Mark Fox on where he stands on tapping a new UGA assistant coach

Farmers market in Bishop opens Thursday

Farmer’s market in Bishop opens Thursday

Jimmy Daniell will be 4 laned and no Daniells Bridge flyover

http://www.oconeecountyobservations.org/2017/05/regional-transportation-group-moves-up.html?m=1

Oconee County Observations: North Oconee Rotary, A Facebook Post, And The Emer...

Oconee County Observations: North Oconee Rotary, A Facebook Post, And The Emer... : Five Women Talk An empathetic response by the North Oconee Rotary Club to a member’s statement of concern about possible discrimination ag...

REM & Gregg Allman, Georgia Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2006

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POUR Restaurant & Bar

POUR Restaurant & Bar

Heritage Foundation honors Athens preservation pioneer, others at annual awards ceremony

I was a big fan of Jeanne Downs and used to drive her and husband around Heritage Foundation honors Athens preservation pioneer, others at annual awards ceremony

441 blocked in both directions 1 mile south of Astondale Road

Tree in the road.

Blueberries and Oconee hoops - two of my favorite things

OCHS Basketball - Local Blueberries Fundraiser Spring Valley Ecofarms is donating their entire blueberry crop to the OCHS Basketball Program. In order to raise money, basketball players must pick up, package, sell and deliver the 100% organic, locally grown blueberries. The pickup and delivery will take place on Thursdays, June 1st and June 15th. Please consider helping OCHS Basketball Program raise money by enjoying delicious, ripe, fresh blueberries from Spring Valley Ecofarms: 6 oz blueberries -$4.00 8 oz blueberries -$5.00 16 oz blueberries -$8.00 18 oz blueberries -$10.00 Please make checks payable to OCHS Tip Off Club. To arrange for a check pick-up and blueberry delivery, please text Varsity basketball player, Alexander Deltchev at 706-540-3552 with your order, name, and address. Thank you for your support of the Oconee County school programs.

Minutes – Oconee County, GA Democratic Committee

Minutes – Oconee County, GA Democratic Committee

Warning if you are driving from Morgan County to Oconee on 441

Accident Macon Hwy/441 at the Morgan County line with tractor trailer. Northbound lane is closed at this time. Use caution in this area

North Oconee High School’s Paige Cole a finalist for state Teacher of the Year

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North Oconee High School’s Paige Cole a finalist for state Teacher of the Year

Heritage Park mtb ride in Watkinsville, GA

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Rescheduled nonpartisan scientist walk and talk at Herman C. Michael Park June 3

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Hello! Back in April we had to postpone the “Walk and Talk with a Scientist” event because of threatening weather.  Even though I tried to get the word out that we had to cancel, earnest scientists and members of the public popped up like mushrooms! We ended up having some wonderful conversations while walking in the drizzling rain and gathered under the pavilion. See a photo below of some of the people who came . One young person who attended was a student from North Oconee High. I hope students interested in STEM careers and interested in the world around them will join us — and you folks, too! I’ve invited our county commissioners and other elected officials such as Jody Hice.  We will need to be nonpartisan at the event to protect scientists, all of whom must set politics aside as they do the rigorous work of science. Please help me get the word out to scientists and the public.  Here’s the press release below for this free, drop-...

Watkinsville team serves up ‘Wicked’ good barbecue

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Watkinsville team serves up ‘Wicked’ good barbecue

Athens and Oconee Legislators Oppose T-SPLOST, Are Skeptical of Climate Change

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Athens Legislators Oppose T-SPLOST, Are Skeptical of Climate Change