The proposed policy is believed to be the first public comment policy for the city. It would establish procedures and ...

It is another story, but in the course of time, Martha Belle moved her father’s vault and casket to the Watkinsville cemetery, where he now rests. She says that he was an unreconstructed rebel and ...

On a night when Athens Academy honored its senior class, the Spartans defeated region opponent Elbert County 48-14. Head coach Josh Alexander said it’s been an honor to coach the senior’s in this year ...

Joining Bono are stage directors and choreographer William Whitefield and Lisa Cesnik Ferguson. Whitefield, with experience producing and directing more than 30 Broadway-style productions in New York ...

During an annual Band-a-thon, a celebration to kick off the school year, Warrior Marching Band captain and trombone player Hayden Hannah described the halftime show as “very fun with futuristic vibes ...

Another week, another win for the 2025 North Oconee High School football team. The Titans defeated East Forsyth 41-6 at home in their first region game of the season, moving to 5-0 this year and ...

In a dramatic game that finished in overtime on Monday night, the North Oconee High School girls soccer team fell to Allatoona 4-3, ending the Titans’ season. The game began well for North Oconee. The ...

The current ELOST does not expire until the end of 2027, so a new tax, if approved by voters in November, would not take effect on Jan. 1 of 2028. Voters approved the current ELOST in a special ...

In modern history, Oconee County has had its fair share of developers submitting site planes without first seeking input from neighbors and citizens. But that is not Dave Mulkey, founder of Polias, an ...

The city of Watkinsville has hired James Arwood as police chief. Arwood is a 22-year public safety veteran who has served 17 years with the city of Jefferson, most recently as assistant police chief.

Acquired in 2023 by Alethia Health Partners, the 17,000-square-foot building off Experiment Station that formerly housed the Oconee County Library is now being used as offices for PharmD On Demand, ...

Relay for Life may no longer be an overnight event, but it remains a powerful, joyous and emotional experience that benefits the American Cancer Society. Carol Catoe has been involved in the Athens ...