Oconee County, GA Politics

Oconee County Observations: Early Voting Ends With Fewer Than 5,000 Voters Cas... : ***Few Barrow And Jackson Voters*** A total of 4,798 voters cast ballots in early voting that ended today (Friday) for the special electio...

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hires new president : The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that Courtney Bernardi has been hired as its new president.

Oconee County Observations: Gaines Raises $200,000 Plus In Race For 117th Hous... : ***Has $140,000 To Spend*** Houston Gaines, running as a Republican in the special election for House District 117, has raised more than $...

Oconee County Observations: Early Voting Continues At A Low Pace in Special El... : ***Only 3,000 Or 4,000 Voters?*** Voting continued at a low rate this second week of early voting for the special elections in House Distr...

Oconee County Observations: Six Candidates For Two Open Georgia House District... : ***Healthcare Differentiates*** Responding to fixed questions they had received in advance, the six candidates running in the special elec...

Several vying for council seats in Watkinsville, Winterville : The cities of Watkinsville and Winterville each have contested open seats that will be filled in the Nov. 7 election.

Monday forum offers showcase to House District 117, 119 candidates

Watkinsville moving toward creating city manager post : Watkinsville’s mayor and city council are moving closer to goals of creating a new city manager position and hiring someone to fill it.

Oconee deputy hit by car while directing traffic at Veterans Park

Clarke County Voters Make Up Majorities in Both State House Districts Up for Election

Oconeefest to help UNG students from Oconee County

DOT acts to curb Oconee neighbors’ worries about road

Oconee County Observations: Questions On Trump Again Prominent In Oconee Count... : ***Created Spark In 117th Race*** Donald Trump played a role in the candidate forum for the Nov. 7 special elections for House Districts 1...

Georgia House Candidates Address Wide Range Of Issues In Forum At Oconee County's Veterans Park

Views fall along party lines at Oconee political forum : It was easy to tell Republicans from Democrats during Monday’s candidate forum for two open seats in the Georgia House, but voters might have a more difficult time sorting out who they want to vote for among three Republican contenders in one of the races.

The University of North Georgia has a new leader of economic and community development at its helm, recently announcing the change in directorship. Kay Keller, a Watkinsville resident, started in the position Sept. 25, replacing previous director Tate O’Rouke. Prior to accepting the job, she most recently served as president of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce. There, she managed the chamber’s operations and played an active role in “new businesses development and regional economic development projects.” Under her leadership, chamber membership grew from 450 to 590 members. “I’m proud and excited to be part of a university that is an active partner in the economic success of northeast Georgia,” Keller said. “UNG’s growing influence will help develop a workforce that will enhance the quality of life for everyone in the region.” UNG has more than 19,000 students on five campuses: Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee County. “UNG is a significant economic e...