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 Veteran’s Day Observance
Oconee County, GA- An Oconee County Native spoke at a Veteran’s Day Observance today at the Friends of Oconee Hill Cemetery. Kurt Felpel served in the Army’s Field Artillery branch for more than 20 years. Felpel will join the population of veteran’s in the county when he retires next summer.…
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Today’s Top 5
Today, Grady NewSource is in the Northeast Georgia Community to bring you the latest news. The top five stories for November 11, 2014 are… \t Excellence Ranking for the University of Georgia’s Veteran’s Student Services \t Monument Reveal at Oconee County Veteran’s Park \t Expansion of an Athens Clarke County…
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Liquor Referendum passed in Oconee County
64.38% voted yes to pass the liquor referendum in Oconee County. Restaurants like Chops&Hops in Watkinsville can now serve distilled liquor Monday through Saturdays to their customers. The Oconee County Administrator, Jeff Benko says that although many churches and religious groups were against the referendum, he was happy that it…
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OCC Fire Department Infectious Disease Class
The Oconee County Fire Department is preparing for their medical class on infectious diseases tomorrow. With ebola being the hot topic they will touch on their new protocol and protective equipment, but also touch on flu with flu season in full swing. Oconee County Fire Departments will soon be equipped with…
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5 Things to Know for November 5, 2014
1. Election results: The Election was last night and we have the results in! 2. Oconee Liquor: Wine and beer are no longer the only alcohol being consumed in Oconee County. Residents can now buy liquor at local restaurants and grocery stores. 65 percent of citizens voted to pass the liquor by…
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Oconee County Referendums
Athens, GA — Oconee County referendums are the special purpose local options sales tax and liquor by the drink in restaurants. With 21 percent of precincts reporting: SPLOST — YES:65% NO: 35% Sale of Liquor — YES: 65% NO: 35%
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The Dawg Walk
Oconee County Animal Shelter is hosting what its calling a pack hike tomorrow as a chance for the community to get out and walk dogs at the animal shelter. All the dogs being walked can be adopted as a part of the adoption program.
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Big Senior Night for Jefferson City Football
Jefferson City continues its perfect season after its big night on Senior night this past Friday. The Jefferson City Dragons beat the Oconee County Warriors 28-16. The game began with a 64 yard kick return back to the house by Jefferson City’s Sammy Williams. The big plays continued as late…
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ESPLOST Voting
Barrow and Oconee County voters will be voting on an ESPLOST (Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) initiative tomorrow. If its not approved, property taxes could go up.
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The Heroic Luckey Teacher
Anne Luckey is a local first grade teacher at Oconee County Primary School. She is back in the classroom teaching while fighting the battle of breast cancer. She is a hero to her students and the community as she was raised in Oconee County herself and has been teaching in…