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Athens-Clarke County
On 50th Anniversary, Lay Park Playground Faces Possible Changes
City officials and residents are split over a redevelopment plan of 295 E. Dougherty Street, where supporters expressed excitement for new parking, student housing and urbanization while others warned the project may disrupt community services, limit access to Lay Park Community Center and overlook housing needs. Lay Park Community Center…
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Madison County
Madison County’s Public Safety Dilemma Finds Safety Net With Increased Pay Approval
Tonya Tiller has been a paramedic for Madison County for 12 years, and she is one employee who recently received $2.06 more an hour when the Madison County Board of Commissioners passed salary increases on Jan. 28 for its public safety employees. “So, as far as being impacted, I think…
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In-Depth
Another Option: Broadband Internet Plan Coming to Oconee County
The issue of spotty internet in Oconee County is not a novel concept to Kelley Buttrick, a professional voiceover talent working from her home in Bishop, Georgia, in the southern portion of Oconee County. She said her ability to communicate with her clients is often hindered by the unreliable internet…
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Education
College Scholarships Awarded to Madison County Middle School Students
Before even leaving middle school, four Madison County, Georgia students have received scholarships to pay for college. Madison County graduation coach Renee McCannon said with this, going to college becomes very possible for first-generation students. There’s a lot of kids in Madison County that may never think of going to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oglethorpe County to Auction Seized Property To Fight Drug Crime
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners is auctioning off property from various drug seizures by the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s department. People can be bid on online at GovDeals.com, a site that provides services to various government agencies that want to sell surplus or confiscated items over the internet. Items can…
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Environment
Neighbors Voice Dirty Water Concerns Over New Pipelines
Residents of Oconee County were “up in arms” after the Board of Commissioners approved an Amendment to expand Calls Creek Wastewater facility. The plan says they will have to install pipelines along the creek because of the increased amount of waste that is filtered and poured into the creek. Neighbors…
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Madison County
Board of Commission Madison Profile
Commissioner-Elect Lee Allen was born and raised in Madison. It is believed that he is the youngest ever Board of Commissioners member elected in Madison County. He is a man who wears many hats: farmer, former professional-golfer, golf coach, husband, father, and now Commissioner-Elect. Allen decided to run for office…
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Northeast Georgia News
2-Year TIM Plan to Begin Development
WATKINSVILLE — More than 400 miles of roadway in Oconee County could be repaved within a 20 year period if county officials approve funding. The roads are expected to last for 20 years if properly repaired. Public Works Director Emil Beshara has proposed a two-year Transportation Improvement and Maintenance plan to the…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee Commissioners Veto Flyover Project
WATKINSVILLE — No flyover is coming near Daniells Bridge Road any time soon.