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22 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

Thunderstorm causes flash flooding in Oconee

Authorities closed down Main Street in Watkinsville at about 6:30 p.m. between School Street and Simonton Bridge Road after heavy rains flooded the street, according to a Nixle alert issued by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Patch.com

Find Father's Day Goodies at the Oconee Farmers Market

By Elizabeth Poland Come bring the whole family this weekend to the Oconee Farmers Market to find all your needed goodies for your Father's Day celebrations! The market will feature perfect grilling goodies like pork, chicken and beef as well as fresh summer vegetables like squash, cucumbers and slicing tomatoes.

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Athens Banner-Herald

As Athens area booms as medical hub, Oconee County medical complex set to double in size

A medical office complex in Oconee County is looking to more than double in size over the next several years, even while its first phase is finishing up.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Athens Banner-Herald

Three Athens residents arrested in Oconee thefts

An Athens man, who owns "a distinctive" red-orange Chevrolet Avalanche with over-sized rims, was arrested with two others Thursday after he drove into a Bishop neighborhood to steal property, said Oconee County sheriff's deputies.

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Patch.com

Oconee Restaurant Inspections: No Critical Violations Found

Here is a list of Oconee County establishments that have undergone routine health inspections in March.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Patch.com

Who Do You Fear More? IRS or Al-Qaeda? U.S. Rep Paul Broun Wants to Know

U.S. Rep. Paul Broun , whose 10th District includes Walton County and who is running for the U.S. Senate, is raising eyebrows with a poll posted on his campaign website.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Athens Banner-Herald

One accidental workplace death in Oconee in 2012

One of the 30 accidental workplace deaths in Georgia last year happened in Oconee County, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Patch.com

New Movie Theater Offering 2-Day 'Sneak Peek' Special to Benefit Charities

The official grand opening of the new movie theater at Epps Bridge Centre in Oconee County is Friday, June 14, but moviegoers can get a sneak peek at University 16 Cinemas today and tomorrow while helping two charity groups at the same time.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Patch.com

Summertime Oconee Food For Kids Program Fills Gap for Families in Need

Local businesses and organizations are teaming up with the Oconee Area Resource Council this summer to help combat hunger.

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Athens Banner-Herald

Athens mom calls police on ex-convict son

A convicted felon from Athens was back behind bars early Tuesday morning as the result of a call his mother made to Athens-Clarke police.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Patch.com

Northeast Georgia Job Openings: Network/GIS Administrator, Sales Manager and More

Job hunting? Patch makes it easy with a weekly roundup of jobs available near Oconee.

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Patch.com

Alleged Waitress Murderer Waiting on Bond; Man Faces Child Porn Charges

Bond Hearing Continued for Talmadge Powell - Oconee Patch The 78-year-old man charged with the murder of Misty Myrick remains in the Oconee County Jail without bond after a hearing on the matter was continued at the request the public defender's office.

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Patch.com

Multiple Charges for Home Invasion Suspect; Cigarette Lighter Started Fire

Multiple Charges for Home Invasion Shooting Suspect - Fort Stewart Patch A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fort Stewart soldier is facing multiple charges, including murder.

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Athens Banner-Herald

Bond hearing delayed for suspect in waitress slaying

A bond hearing for accused murderer Talmadge "Bud" Powell was delayed Monday in Oconee County Superior Court after a lawyer said the suspect's family is negotiating for his representation.

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Patch.com

The Most Expensive Homes on the Market in Northeast Georgia

These homes are listed on AOL Real Estate . Click on the links for additional information and photos.

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Sat Jun 08, 2013

Athens Banner-Herald

Keller named to head Oconee Chamber of Commerce

The board of directors of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce has named Kay Keller as its new president, succeeding Tom Odom who has served as president on an interim basis since last November, according to an announcement from the chamber.

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Patch.com

Market Offered Memorial To Vendor James Garland

By Lee Becker Market Board Customer Representative A chair. A peace lily. A framed copy of an obituary.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

13WMAZ.com

Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Opening of New Health Sciences and Business Development Center

The faculty, staff and students of Oconee Fall Line Technical College , along with local business leaders and government officials, will cut the ceremonial ribbon of their new Health Sciences and Business Development Center at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27th.

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Patch.com

Spend National Get Outdoors Day This Saturday at an Oconee Park

Oconee County residents are invited to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day this Saturday, June 8, and residents can take advantage of one - or several - local parks.

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

Patch.com

Oconee Restaurant Inspections: Mold Growing in Ice Machine and Bare Hand Contact with Food Observed

Here is a list of Oconee County establishments that have undergone routine health inspections in March.

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