Morgan County man indicted for federal drug crimes in Oconee
A major player in the distribution of... read more
Oconee County schools look to millage rate hike to help...
Oconee County School System officials are considering a 1-mill hike in the local property tax rate, along with staff furloughs,... read more
Oconee County mall will bring jobs, money to Athens
After years of planning, an Atlanta developer will break ground on a new shopping mall in Northern Oconee County.... read more
Riding for Relay
Fire and Iron, a motorcycle club in Oconee County, will host an escorted motorcycle ride through the county May 19. The club is... read more

Artist has reception
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host the art exhibit “The Playful Eye” by Susan Pelham May 18-June 22.... read more
A bin for composting
Keep Oconee County Beautiful will host its annual Compost Bin Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Oconee... read more
Oconee team tops in Southern architecture competition
A team of three students from North Oconee High... read more
Bird watchers earn top spot in state competition
The Mockingjays — a team of two students from... read more
Oconee Blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:... read more
Developer to break ground Tuesday for Oconee County...
Atlanta-based Bishop Company will officially break ground for the Epps Bridge Centre shopping mall on the Oconee... read more
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir one of 12 applicants for...
A dozen authorities, counties and municipalities have applied for state funding to help build reservoirs, dig wells and install... read more









