Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Developer Of Shopping Center on U.S. 78 Files Document Listing Project As Publix At Oconee Station

***First Of Three Promised Groceries To Identify Tenant***

The developer of a grocery store with attached retail space on U.S. 78 just west of Mars Hill Road has filed construction documents with Oconee County, labeling the project Publix At Oconee Station.

Fred Hand IV of Hand Properties Inc. of Atlanta cautioned that no lease for the property has been signed, and completion of an agreement with Publix is contingent on receiving building permits from the county.

Oconee School Board Member Adam Hammond Offers Support To Parents Who Have Expressed Concerns About Possible Mold In School

***Retiring Superintendent Branch Honored***

Parents concerned about the possibility of mold in Oconee County Elementary School scored a major victory on Monday night when Board Member Adam Hammond said he was in favor of having mold testing done at the school.

Hammond made his comment following a renewal of a request for independent mold testing by Sarah Danis, who has spoken repeatedly before the Board along with other parents of children at the elementary school.