oconee county
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2016 Election
Mark Richt’s Brother-in-Law Runs for Oconee County Sheriff
Incumbent Scott Berry might be up for a challenge on election day. Kevin Hynes, better known as “Chappy”, announced his run for Oconee County Sheriff today. The two worked together for years while Hynes served as a reserve deputy. Hynes resigned just last week because he said it would be a…
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2016 Election
Super Tuesday: May the Vote Be Ever in your Favor
Two words: Super Tuesday. Grady Newsource will have much more. On Tuesday, March 1st we have three live shows planned to give you the scoop on local voting. What is Super Tuesday? The day presidential candidates have a greater chance to win more delegates and secure a nomination than any…
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Athens-Clarke County
This Week’s Clarke County High Risk Restaurants
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIFkAgPhRP0] Three Clarke County restaurants were deemed “high risk”. The lowest score recorded was a 72 by a local taco shop. Public Health Athens provided the score for the Northeast health district. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Waffle House on Milledge Avenue (2034 S Milledge Ave), and Zaxby’s on Atlanta…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Commission Chairman to Retire
WATKINSVILLE — Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis will retire at the end of his term after 16 years of service on the board. “It’s been a great opportunity, [but] at some point in time you feel like you need to spend a little bit of time with yourself and…
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Athens-Clarke County
CDC Releases New Report to Stop Women from Drinking
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report Tuesday linking women who are alcohol users, sexually active, and not on birth control to an increased risk of disabilities in pregnancies. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says “although drinking is illegal for anyone under…
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Athens-Clarke County
Solarize Athens Works to Provide Affordable Energy
ATHENS, Ga. – Solarize Athens officially welcomed its first home with solar panels installed by its program on Monday, February 1, 2016. The Solarize campaign works hand in hand with a federal solar tax credit that can give Athens residents, businesses, government entities, and non-profits the opportunity to use solar…
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High School Sports
Oconee County ‘on Track’ for 2016
That’s the word from financial analysts looking at the county budget. They said six months into Fiscal Year 2016, Oconee County “continues to be financially sound.” Matt Miller, a partner at Treadwell, Tamplin & Co., told commissioners at the Tuesday meeting that the general fund, the main account from which the…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Makeup Date for Canceled SAT
By Jane Mo College Board has announced February 20th as the official makeup date for the SAT that was canceled this past Saturday. Severe weather canceled standardized testing this past weekend in 109 locations all over Georgia. The University of Georgia, Oconee County High School, and Cedar Shoals High School were…
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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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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Upcoming County Meetings
By Jordynn Abernathy Here are upcoming government meetings around Northeast Georgia this week: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY November 3oth: Mayor and Commissioner Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. December 1st: Board of Elections Meeting from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Mayor and Commissioner Meeting – Regular Session @ 7 p.m. December 2nd: Mayor and Commissioners Meeting – Site Selection…