Oconee News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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