oconee county
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Northeast Georgia News
SPOTLIGHT: Oconee County Deputy Sheriff Adam Thrower
OCONEE COUNTY, GA- Oconee County Sheriff Deputy Adam Thrower doesn’t want people to see his car and assume the worst. Even when giving tickets and making stops, Deputy Thrower aims to keep every experience positive. Thrower says “They might be getting a speeding ticket, but make it a positive interaction,…
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Northeast Georgia News
FULL STORY: Is your Home a Target for Holiday Burglaries?
Athens, Ga -- Want to protect your home and car from being broken into over the holidays? Just click and watch for the simple tips.
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Northeast Georgia News
Protecting Your Pet from Cold Weather
With the early onset of winter weather, pet owners take extra measures to protect their pets from the elements.
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things to Know – November 18, 2014
Take a look at the Top Five Things you need to know for Tuesday November 18, 2014
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Holds Georgia’s Highest Graduation Rate
Athens, GA | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t Oconee County now has the highest graduation rate in the state. \t The recently released graduation rate for Oconee County stands at 91.9%. \t This is an increase of .9% from 2013. \t Reporter Shannon O’Keefe is at North Oconee High School…
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Northeast Georgia News
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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Northeast Georgia News
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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Northeast Georgia News
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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Northeast Georgia News
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…