Monday, March 02, 2026

State Rep. Gisler Explains His Vote And Vote Intentions On Property Tax Legislation, Income Tax Cuts, School Metal Detectors

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***Second Town Hall Draws Engaged Crowd*** Democratic State Rep. Eric Gisler began his second Town Hall meeting on Saturday with an update...
Sunday, March 01, 2026

Republican Party Candidates For School Board, County Commission Focus On Accomplishments As Incumbents At Party Meeting

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***Senate, Statewide Candidates, Also Spoke*** The Oconee County Board of Education does not have any plans to add a third high school in ...
Friday, February 27, 2026

State Election Board Sends Complaint About Qualifying Dates For Watkinsville Council Races In 2024 To Attorney General

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***Former Mayor Bob Smith Objected To Change In Dates*** The Georgia State Election Board last week voted to send to the Georgia Attorney ...
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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Legislation Before Georgia House Creates Big Shortfalls In Funding For Oconee County, Four Cities, Oconee County Schools

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***Shortfall $9.8 Million For County, $32.2 Million For Schools*** Oconee County government will lose $9.8 million in property tax revenue...
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Monday, February 16, 2026

Oconee County Commissioners At Town Hall Meeting Weigh In On House Republican Plan To Eliminate Property Taxes For Home Owners

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***SPLOST 2027 Referendum Outlined*** Jeff Hood touched a fresh wound when he asked the first question at the Oconee County Board of Commi...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Oconee County School Board Approves Spending For Elementary School Improvements, High School Stadium Digital Scoreboards

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***Also Purchases Interactive Panels And Robots*** The Oconee County Boards of Education on Monday agreed to spend $917,178 for improv...
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Sunday, February 08, 2026

Oconee County Schools Set To Implement Ban On Use Of Cells Phones, All Personal Electronic Devices For K-8 Students On July 1

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***High School Policy May Need To Be Revised*** Principals at Oconee County primary, elementary, and middle schools informed parents throu...