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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Oconee County High School Faces Number One Ranked Hart County
Athens, GA – The Oconee County warriors football team will take on number one ranked Hart County tomorrow at home. Both teams have battled this season with each team trying to avoid their first loss of the season. Head Coach Travis Noland says that he hopes his team is well-prepared and…
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5 Things To Know for October 23, 2014
Athens, GA – A second bond hearing is set for tomorrow morning for a man facing child pornography charges, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This morning, a judge denied bond for Athens resident Rodney Cook who was charged with child pornography. Athens, GA – “Let’s talk about consent.” This is the focus of…
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Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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Oconee High School football team still undefeated
Watkinsville, GA– Oconee County High School faces two undefeated teams in a row with a game against Hart County school this Friday and Jefferson County High School the following Friday. The football team played a close game of 31-30 against Morgan County High School last week, but still took the victory.…
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Cameras on School Buses Keep Watch on Bullying
Athens, GA — Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County are just two counties nationwide that will observe National Bus Safety Week next week. One reason to have a bus safety week: to stop bullying on buses. Oconee County school officials say cameras installed in buses have dramatically cut down on bullying. Oconee…
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WEATHER UPDATE: UGA students evacuated, Fallen tree blocks Oconee traffic
Severe storms are causing traffic accidents and evacuations in northwest Georgia. Another string of storms is expected to move in around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Oconee County reported a downed tree blocking traffic lanes Highway 78 near Highway 53. Crews are working to clear the roadway at this time. Weather has caused…
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Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony UPDATE
Watkinsville, GA – Today the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office honored one of their Deputy’s who was in killed in the line of duty. Deputy David Gilstrap was struck by a car while directing traffic six years ago today. Now there is a highway dedicated in his name. Reporter Krissy Robinson…
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Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony
Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County Sheriff’s Office honored Deputy David Gilstrap today at a ceremony at the Oconee County Civic Center. Gilstrap died in 2008 after a car struck him while on duty. Hear what one of his fellow officers had to say about working with Gistrap HERE.
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5 Things To Know October 9
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Sheriff’s office honored the late deputy David Gilstrap at a dedication ceremony at 9:30 AM this morning. Giltrap was killed on duty six years ago today. Reporter Krissy Robinson tells us more about the ceremony, and the new naming of the “Deputy David…
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Oconee County Warriors Work to Stay Undefeated
Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County High School’s football team is 6-0 for the first time since 2001 under new head coach Travis Noland. Coach Noland says that the Warriors have not focused on their next opponent yet. He says they’re using the bye week to focus on their own team. Reporter Ashley Rosenberg…