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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Thursday Updates
Athens, GA –After an increase in reports of sexual assault at the University of Georgia – students are will be marching tomorrow to protest sexual aggression on campus. They will be walking from the Tate Center to the Arch. Julianne Aberle is talking to organizers…
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Drug Dropbox
Oconee County, GA – Georgia has more than tripled the number of prescription drug overdose fatalities in the past five years. Oconee County Sheriff says it is the fastest growing problem in the county. Reporter Krissy Robinson went to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office to discover what they are…
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Highlights for Tuesday
Athens, GA – The threat of sexual assault on UGA campus has the UGA Student Government taking new measures to make campus safer. SGA proposed a plan to the University of Georgia to have security escorts for students walking from the dorms tothe library and SLC. Juliane Aberle is speaking…
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North Oconee County High School implements concussion management plan
Athens, GA — North Oconee County High School is just one of the few schools that take part in the concussion management policy.
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Work to Begin on Dead End Trail
OCONEE COUNTY, GA- Construction will start next Monday to complete the popular walking loop at Oconee Veterans Park. For seven years the park trail has been left incomplete. Grady Newsource Reporter Allison Morrow spoke with trailblazers and officials alike on what the new construction means to the community. “I’ve been living…
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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Donates Mattresses to Athens Homeless Shelter
Athens - The Oconee County Sheriff's Office Donated more than 20 used mattresses to the Bigger Vision homeless shelter in Athens.
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Go Fresh, or Go Home? A Look Into Local Farmers Markets
Back by popular demand, Oconee County Farmers Market announced they will be opening their doors on Saturdays and Tuesdays. But will a locally grown apple a day, keep the doctor away? If these local chicks could talk, they’d say you aren’t paying for more nutrition at a local farmers market,…
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Teaching Business: One Cookie at a Time
You aren't just buying a box of delicious one-of-a-kind cookies...you're helping local girl scouts get ahead.
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Oconee County Cancels Valentine’s Day
Athens, GA- Local Sheriff's office is breaking hearts.
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UPDATE: School Closings
ATHENS, GA- School closing updates