Sunday, June 28, 2026

Oconee County Releases Details Of Agreement To Transfer Ownership And Operation Of Civic Center to Board Of Education

***Agreement To Be Discussed Prior To July 6 Joint Board Meeting***

Oconee County Schools will take over full administration of and ownership of the Oconee County Civic Center as of Sept. 1 of this year, even gaining the right to change the name of the facility, according to a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement released by the county on Friday afternoon.

In return, Oconee County will assume ownership of 42.7 acres of undeveloped land between U.S. 441 and Union Church Road north of Bishop for future use as a park.