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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Kids Want to Go to Jail
OCONEE, Ga- A jail trip can shape the lives of America’s future leaders. At least that is what some local schools and sheriffs deputies say. It’s the reason that the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s school system are sending good students to jail for a day as part…
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Meth Lab Found in Watkinsville
A small meth lab has been found off of Union Church Road. Reporter Sophie Archer is in the area talking with the owner of the empty rental property, who asked the cops to check on his trailer.
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Insurance Fraud Case in Oconee Could Create Problems for Others
Oconee, Ga., - Oconee fraud investigator Dave Stauffacher explains how this case can affect other people's insurance premiums.
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Watkinsville Revoting on Liquor License Laws
Oconee- Early voting for the Watkinsville City Election on liquor by the drink began Monday at the Elections Office and will continue through March 13. The official election day will be held on March 17. Voters in Oconee County approved a measure last fall to sell liquor by the drink in…
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Five Things You Need to Know Today
Winter weather is heading for Northeast Georgia. Reporter Kendall Trammell has the five things you need to know today.
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Oconee County Schools Will Close Early
Oconee County- Oconee County Schools will dismiss students early tomorrow due to the winter storm. \n
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Update On School Closings
Athens- The lowest temperatures we’ve seen in a year have led to school closings, delays, and even excused absences in and around the Athens area. Oglethorpe County schools closed today… still no word of whether or not they will be open tomorrow. Madison County schools also closed today. ..but as…
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Ride Along with a Patrol Officer
OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Our reporter Kendall Trammell takes you on a ride along with an Oconee County Sheriff's Office patrol officer. He may surprise you.
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Oconee County Sheriff Warns Against Credit Fraud
OCONEE COUNTY, GA - The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports 11 incidents of fraud in just the past two weeks. Three people have reported tax fraud and one fraud investigator says he expects to see many more.
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It’s Mardi Gras in Oconee County
OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Kids made hats, masks--- and wore beads as they celebrated learning about Mardi Gras at the Oconee County Library today.