Oconee County Observations
News and comments about developments in Oconee County, Georgia
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Publix Will Be Anchor In Shopping Center On U.S. 78 West Of Mars Hill Road, Developer Announces
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***Groundbreaking Expected For This Spring*** The developer of a shopping center on U.S. 78 just west of Mars Hill Road says he has execut...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Oconee County School Board Spends $4.6 Million In Sales Tax Monies, Hears Plans For New Digital Scoreboards At High School Stadiums
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***Board Told Fund Balance Stands At $85.5 Million*** The Oconee County Board of Education on Monday voted to spend $4.6 million from the ...
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Newly Elected State Rep. Gisler’s Town Hall Meeting Draws Large Crowd, Results In Two Hour Exchange On Large Number Of Issues
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***Gisler Says He Met With Local Leaders To Prep For Session*** The more than 100 people who turned out at the Community Center in Oconee ...
Friday, January 09, 2026
Attorney For Property Owner At Oconee Connector Proposing A Shopping Center With Publix Rejects County’s Alternative Rezone Plan
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***Says County Proposal Is Unconstitutional*** Attorney Jeffrey DeLoach, speaking to the Oconee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday n...
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Oconee County Election Board Considering Adding Second Early Voting Site To Increase Voter Turnout Heading Into May Primaries
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***Final Decision Likely In February*** The Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration decided on Monday to explore adding a second...
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Sunday, January 04, 2026
Oconee County Democrats Join In Protests In Athens Against Strikes In Venezuela; Oconee Republican Party Facebook Page Includes Praise
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***Two Rallies Planned By Democrats*** The Oconee County Democratic Committee announced on Sunday afternoon that it is joining two protest...
Oconee County Commission To Consider Rezones For Grocery Store And Gas Station, Large Residential Subdivision, Shopping Center
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***County Initiated Rezone For Shopping Center*** Oconee County commissioners face an agenda with a long list of rezone requests in their ...
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