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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Bill proposes more affordable solar panels in GA
A proposed bill aims to make solar panels more affordable in Georgia. Reporter Mallory Blount talks to the owner of a home with solar panels in Oconee county. IMG_7946
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Rocky Branch Elementary School gets STEM certified
Watkinsville, Ga.– Rocky Branch Elementary will be receiving official certification from the Oconee County school superintendent on February 11th. The STEM program is a hands-on learning curriculum that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Coaches vs. Cancer
Watkinsville, GA -Coaches vs. Cancer is a charity basketball tournament that will be held over the weekend at the Veteran Park Gym in Oconee County. The tournament will be on Sunday, January 25th from 1-7 PM. The teams will consist of 3 or 4 person teams. Each team will receive a…
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Santa Scams
Oconee County, GA-A local sheriff's department is writing letters to local children from Santa Claus. He says Georgia scammers were charging 20 dollars for a Santa Letter then stealing the person's identity from the credit card.
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Today’s Top 5
Today's Top 5 News Stories in North East Georgia News. Tune at 5 for more.
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SPOTLIGHT: Oconee County Deputy Sheriff Adam Thrower
OCONEE COUNTY, GA- Oconee County Sheriff Deputy Adam Thrower doesn’t want people to see his car and assume the worst. Even when giving tickets and making stops, Deputy Thrower aims to keep every experience positive. Thrower says “They might be getting a speeding ticket, but make it a positive interaction,…
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FULL STORY: Is your Home a Target for Holiday Burglaries?
Athens, Ga -- Want to protect your home and car from being broken into over the holidays? Just click and watch for the simple tips.
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Protecting Your Pet from Cold Weather
With the early onset of winter weather, pet owners take extra measures to protect their pets from the elements.
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5 Things to Know – November 18, 2014
Take a look at the Top Five Things you need to know for Tuesday November 18, 2014
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Oconee County Holds Georgia’s Highest Graduation Rate
Athens, GA | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t Oconee County now has the highest graduation rate in the state. \t The recently released graduation rate for Oconee County stands at 91.9%. \t This is an increase of .9% from 2013. \t Reporter Shannon O’Keefe is at North Oconee High School…