Oconee County Observations

News and comments about developments in Oconee County, Georgia

Friday, August 28, 2026

Canvassing, Phonebanking Key To Democratic Victory In State Legislative Races, Field Organizer Tells Oconee County Democrats

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***Local Office Coordinating State Campaigns*** Vikram Bharadwaj, Democratic Party field organizer for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, ...
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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Citizens Ask Oconee County Commissioners For Help In Answering Questions About Proposed Truck Bypass South Of Watkinsville

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***Commissioners Also Set Millage Rates For 2026*** Jeff Wilkes, speaking on behalf of the citizen group Save South Oconee, asked Oconee C...
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

State Transportation Department Announced Sept. 14 Start Of Detour At Jimmy Daniell Road And SR 316, With Meriweather Drive Closure

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Changes Made After Public Information Open House The previously announced closure of access to SR 316 at Jimmy Daniell Road and resulting ...
Sunday, August 23, 2026

Georgia Transportation Department Poised To Select Close-In Alternative For SR 15 Truck Bypass Of Watkinsville

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***Details To Be Released At Future Public Information Open House*** The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is considering a rout...
Friday, August 21, 2026

Republicans Lead Democrats In Funding For Races For Oconee County Seats In State General Assembly

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***Democrats Get More Of Funding From Individuals*** The three Republicans seeking to represent Oconee County in the Georgia General Assem...
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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Oconee County Provides Virtual Link To GDOT Stakeholders Meeting On Proposed Truck Bypass Linking SR 15 With U.S. 441

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***Called Meeting Of Commission Announced*** The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is treating the previously scheduled stakeholders me...
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Friday, August 14, 2026

Oconee County School Board Officially Set Millage Rate For 2026 At Rollback Rate Based On Tax Digest Of More Than $4 Billion

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***Opting Out Of Floating Homestead Exemption Increased Tax Revenue*** The Oconee County Board of Education on Monday night officially ado...
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