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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…
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Athens-Clarke County
Why You Should Be Careful When Trick or Treating
Costumes, candy and decorations are not the scariest part about Halloween. Children trick or treating at the wrong house could be a real horror story. \n
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Northeast Georgia News
A Look Into An Oconee County Dispatcher’s Life
WATKINSVILLE, GA | Her childhood consisted of waking up in the middle of the night, packing into the car, and handing out water to firefighters or lending a helping hand in any way during fire emergencies. Beth Farrington comes from a family that has dedicated their lives to serve their…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Fire Department Wants New Gear
One local fire department hopes to improve the safety of its volunteers in order to improve the chances of saving lives. The Oconee County Fire and Rescue Department is asking for more than $150,000 in extra funds, to update some of their breathing devices. These breathing devices aid the volunteers when they…
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Athens-Clarke County
Deputy-Involved Shooting Occurs in Oconee County
– 38 year old John Martin The GBI is investigating a deputy involved shooting in Oconee County. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department says one of its officers shot 38 year old family violence suspect John Martin around 10 PM last night. According to…
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Meet Oconee County’s New Utility Director
The newest member of the Oconee county government also is one of its most hard working. Wayne Hanie, the Utility Director for the County, is back working in a place his family once called home.
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Athens-Clarke County
Commission Approves Phase 2 of Epps Bridge Mall
ATHENS, Ga. — The Oconee County Commission approved phase two of the Epps Bridge Shopping Center yesterday. Now, you will see almost double the number of stores that you already shop at. Development officials claimed that the approval of phase two is directly related to Oconee County’s economic success. Oconee…
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Northeast Georgia News
Self-Defense Classes at Oconee Crossfit
By Adriana Vicuna Crossfire Oconee is offering a self-defense class this Friday for people interested in learning how to protect themselves. The class will be held at Crossfit Oconee located in Watkinsville, Ga. Coach Samantha Murray says young people have shown interest in wanting to know how to effectively defend themselves.…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Approves Body Cams for Sheriff’s Office
WATKINSVILLE — The plans for the Oconee County Sheriff's Office to use body cams is moving forward.
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee Commissioners Veto Flyover Project
WATKINSVILLE — No flyover is coming near Daniells Bridge Road any time soon.