Oconee County
Reporting about Oconee County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in The Oconee Enterprise as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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New Makeup Date for Canceled SAT
By Jane Mo College Board has announced February 20th as the official makeup date for the SAT that was canceled this past Saturday. Severe weather canceled standardized testing this past weekend in 109 locations all over Georgia. The University of Georgia, Oconee County High School, and Cedar Shoals High School were…
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2-Year TIM Plan to Begin Development
WATKINSVILLE — More than 400 miles of roadway in Oconee County could be repaved within a 20 year period if county officials approve funding. The roads are expected to last for 20 years if properly repaired. Public Works Director Emil Beshara has proposed a two-year Transportation Improvement and Maintenance plan to the…
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Northeast Georgia Upcoming County Meetings
By Jordynn Abernathy Here are upcoming government meetings around Northeast Georgia this week: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY November 3oth: Mayor and Commissioner Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. December 1st: Board of Elections Meeting from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Mayor and Commissioner Meeting – Regular Session @ 7 p.m. December 2nd: Mayor and Commissioners Meeting – Site Selection…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Dwayne Collins
By Richard Banton Fix it up, send it back. That’s the mission of the Oconee County Fleet Maintenance Department that works behind the scenes. Watch this Grady Newsource profile to learn how this small department maintains the vehicles the county depends on. Director Dwayne Collins has worked with the Fleet…
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Nov. 17 Sports Wrap
By: Savannah Wilson Football coach Mark Richt speaks on the team’s preparations for the UGA v. Ga. Southern game Saturday, Nov. 21. UGA senior football player Nathan Theus says he looks forward to the game because his brother plays for the Eagles. Clarke Central basketball player Jabriel Parks talks about the…
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Local Deputies to Look After Residents’ Homes During Holidays
By: Anna Clark If you live in Oconee County and plan to go out of town for the holidays, deputies will step in to look after your home during your vacation. Oconee County Georgia Sheriff’s Office posted to their Facebook page saying you can fill out a Request for Security Check form and…
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An Athens Woman is Behind the Veterans Day Poppy
By: Jordan Mecca No flower is more associated with Veterans Day or Athens than the poppy. Two local garden clubs educate children on the meaning behind the poppy – the “Flower of Remembrance”. And a woman behind its growing popularity was Athens teacher Moina Michael. Michael was a UGA professor and wrote her…
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Highway 316 Continues to Concern Public Safety Officials
By: Anna Clark UGA student Austin Leonard got into a car crash the only time he drove on Highway 316. “There have been other accidents through family friends and our church where I’ve known that 316 has been so dangerous,” Leonard said. “So I’ve always avoided it.” Stop…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Adopt-A-Stream Water Testing
By Rayleigh Rozier Georgia Adopt-A-Stream is a program housed by the state’s Environmental Protection Division that monitors the quality of streams and their surrounding habitats. Local groups like the Oconee County Watershed Network register with Adopt-A-Stream and monitor their own bodies of water using the EPD’s resources. There are a number of ways local…
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Weather: Nov. 4 Minor Flood Warning
By Jordynn Abernathy A minor flood warning went into effect Wednesday for the Oconee River near Penfield, reaching Clarke County, Oconee County, and Greene County. According to the National Weather Service, there will be light drizzles and no heavy rain showers are expected throughout the week. The river is currently cresting…