Zoning Requests On Oconee County Planning Commission Agenda For Commercial Developments on Mars Hill Road, Lenru Road, U.S. 441

***Staff Wants Change In Mars Hill Road Request***

The Oconee County Planning Commission on Monday (June 16) is scheduled to review requests for three separate commercial developments, one on Mars Hill Road, one on nearby Lenru Road, and the third on U.S. 441 at Spartan Lane.

The county planning staff has recommended approval of all three requests, but it is asking the Planning Commission and the Board of Commissioners to eliminate proposed B-2 (Highway Business) Zoning for one lot in the commercial development on Mars Hill Road.

Large Crowd Gathers In College Square In Athens To Reject Rule By Kings; Oconee County Democrats One Of Organizers

***Part Of National Protest***

A crowd of more than 2,400 filled College Square across from the Arch in downtown Athens on Saturday, braving at times heavy rain and a thunderstorm, to protest against the way Donald Trump is wielding his power as president.

Part of the national No Kings protest, the Athens event was organized by a coalition of seven local groups, including the Oconee County Democrats.