oconee county
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Northeast Georgia News
5 Things to Know for November 5, 2014
1. Election results: The Election was last night and we have the results in! 2. Oconee Liquor: Wine and beer are no longer the only alcohol being consumed in Oconee County. Residents can now buy liquor at local restaurants and grocery stores. 65 percent of citizens voted to pass the liquor by…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Referendums
Athens, GA — Oconee County referendums are the special purpose local options sales tax and liquor by the drink in restaurants. With 21 percent of precincts reporting: SPLOST — YES:65% NO: 35% Sale of Liquor — YES: 65% NO: 35%
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Northeast Georgia News
The Dawg Walk
Oconee County Animal Shelter is hosting what its calling a pack hike tomorrow as a chance for the community to get out and walk dogs at the animal shelter. All the dogs being walked can be adopted as a part of the adoption program.
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Northeast Georgia News
Big Senior Night for Jefferson City Football
Jefferson City continues its perfect season after its big night on Senior night this past Friday. The Jefferson City Dragons beat the Oconee County Warriors 28-16. The game began with a 64 yard kick return back to the house by Jefferson City’s Sammy Williams. The big plays continued as late…
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Barrow County
ESPLOST Voting
Barrow and Oconee County voters will be voting on an ESPLOST (Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) initiative tomorrow. If its not approved, property taxes could go up.
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Northeast Georgia News
The Heroic Luckey Teacher
Anne Luckey is a local first grade teacher at Oconee County Primary School. She is back in the classroom teaching while fighting the battle of breast cancer. She is a hero to her students and the community as she was raised in Oconee County herself and has been teaching in…
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Northeast Georgia News
Bus Driver Gets Pursuit of Excellence Award
Watkinsville, GA- We’ve all heard about teachers of the year and merit scholars, but for the first time an Oconee County bus driver is being honored with a Pursuit of Excellence Award. Robert Harris, a bus driver from Colham Ferry Elementary, was recently presented the award. Faculty and staff at…
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Jackson County
5 Things To Know For October 30
Athens, GA- Election day is just five days away! We’re looking into how early voting is doing in its last couple of days and will have more details tonight. Athens, GA- The Athens Downtown Development Authority is trying to pass an ordinance regarding parking downtown. They’re trying to prohibit vehicles over 17 feet…
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Northeast Georgia News
Liquor Sales Could Be Allowed in Oconee County
Athens, GA – Tuesday is the last day to vote on key referendum in Oconee County. The liquor by the drink referendum is one of two bills on the ballot for this election. The referendum would allow sale of liquor in all parts of the county including restaurants and grocery stores (where…
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Athens-Clarke County
Five Things You Need To Know: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – What does it take to be the one person that makes sure the voting process is fair and accurate? Reporter Michael Foo talks with Athens-Clarke County Supervisor of Elections Gail Schrader to see how ACC will make sure each vote is counted accurately in the early voting and November 4th election. …