oconee county
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2016 Election
Election Night 2016 *UNOFFICIAL* Running Totals
NATIONAL* CANDIDATE ELECTORAL VOTES % STATES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 122 62% Donald Trump 167 62% Gary Johnson 0 62% STATE** CANDIDATE VOTES % COUNTIES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 1,175,758 76.7% Donald Trump 1,535,128 76.7% Gary Johnson 78,856 76.7% Senatorial Candidates Johnny Isakson 1,545,868 76.7% Jim Barksdale 1,001,381 76.7% Allen…
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2016 Election
On the Ballot: Oconee County Alcohol Sales
WATKINSVILLE, Ga-Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. There will be two ordinances on the ballot that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Issues Water Boil Advisory
NOTICE: This is not the same boil advisory from previous weeks. Diana Raber from the Office of Director of Oconee Utilities Department says that a boil water advisory is active for some Oconee County residents on Mars Hill Rd. until further notice. The boil advisory is due to a planned…
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High School Sports
Current Area Region Football Standings
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Trick or Treat in Northeast Georgia
[…] Various communities in the Northeast GA area will come together and celebrate Halloween with “Trick-or-Treat” festivities. Jackson County will celebrate with a Halloween Walk taking place in downtown Jefferson. The Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department in Madison County invites community members to join them for candy. The Statham United Methodist…
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High School Sports
A Tale of Two Senior Nights: High School Playoffs
As we get ready to turn our calendars to November, high school football season is coming to an end. For some teams, that means playoffs are just around the corner. For other teams, it means the players will get a lot more free time to spend on homework. Madison County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Halloween Events Coming Up This Weekend
If you are still looking for something to do this weekend for Halloween, there are plenty of events where you can get your spook on. Here is what you can expect this weekend around the area: Thursday, October 27 Halloween Carnival, Memorial Park (5:00-8:00 p.m.) – A haunted trick-or-treat…
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Northeast Georgia News
UPDATE: Oconee County Lifts Boil Water Advisory Today
WATKINSVILLE, Ga.–A boil water advisory put into effect on Tuesday in Watkinsville and parts of Oconee County was lifted today. The advisory was issued as a precaution after a break in an 8-inch water line in downtown Watkinsville. The line was experiencing low pressure, but not an imminent threat to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County May Allow Sunday Alcohol Sales
Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. On the ballot, there will be two ordinances allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Library Hosts Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Oconee County Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest is happening this week. The contest is open to kids age 0 to 11. The children are encouraged to bring their favorite book characters to life through the pumpkins. According to the children’s librarian, Rebecca Ballard, this is a carve-free contest because the…