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Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with our smallest “staff member” at The Oconee Enterprise, Mary Louise Prochaska, daughter of co-publishers Michael and Amanda Prochaska, to learn all about her favorite things! We hope you will join us again next year to learn more about Oconee’s own community members. For questions about sponsor...

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with former Sports Editor at The Oconee Enterprise, Justin Hubbard, about his experience at the Tupelo Two Elvis Tribute Artist Show at the Oconee County Civic Center on November 22. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee’s own community members. For questions about spons...

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with President and Founder of Stearns Retirement Group, Dave Stearns, about how he got into retirement planning and what he wants people to know about planning for retirement. You can find more information on Stearns Retirement Group at www.stearnsretirementgroup.com . For a free consultation, cal...

The thirty-first episode of “Oconee’s Own” is available now on all podcast platforms! In this special episode, we speak with some of the staff at The Oconee Enterprise about what they are grateful for this Holiday Season. You can find this week’s episode at the link in our bio. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee’s own community members. For questions about sponsoring...

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with the Founder of the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation, Kim Keegan, about how the Foundation began, what the Foundation does and their upcoming campaigns. From now until December 17, people can select tags from the Foundation’s Angel Trees at Orange Theory and Club Pilates at Beechwood, as well as...

Welcome to the special Veterans Day episode of Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. Today and always, we honor the service of our Veterans and thank them for their sacrifice. In this episode, we speak with Air Force Colonel Ed Keegan about his service. You can find the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation at https://ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org/ . We hope you will join us ea...

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with the Area Churches Together Serving Co-Chairman Randy Dawson about what they do, their donation needs, how ACTS works and more. You can find their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSOconee/ . The ACTS Distribution Center is located at 130 East Thompson Street, Bogart, Georgia. The d...

Two local men have died. Marcus Wiedower is stepping down. Learn about next week's general election. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with the Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration Chairman Jay Hanley about the new consolidated precincts in the county to get you prepared for Election Day on November 4. You can find the Board of Elections and Registration website at https://www.oconeecountyga.gov/1463/Elections-Regist...

ESPLOST is on the ballot. More news from the Bishop election. Our new issue of Oconee the Magazine is here. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with the Oconee County Library Branch Manager James Mitchell about what his role entails and how people can get involved. You can find the Oconee County Library website at https://athenslibrary.org/location/oconee/ You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com . We hope you will join us eac...

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we chat with Elvis Tribute Artists Brooke Wright and Liam Hewitt about what they do and their upcoming show at the Oconee County Civic Center on November 22, 2025. You can find Liam’s website at https://www.liamsingselvis.com/ , YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/pnxvu-OvdMI?feature=shared and TikTok at h...

Oconee County Schools has a new superintendent. Oconee County has more greenspace on the way. It is National Newspapers Week. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we chat with Oconee County High School student Marin Torres, the Editor-in-Chief of The Oconee Tapestry. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com and The Oconee Tapestry interest form at https://gformsapp.com/f/1JGH9VtRkXlaxdW1w2xc9QmtsHI_LXzk7PUbq2_9zRvs/en We hope you will join us each Tuesda...

The Town of Bishop Election has a twist. An ACAD student spreads kindness. Local sports hit highs and lows. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Shepherd, the mother of Our Local Hero Henry Shepherd, a Childhood Cancer Survivor, for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com and CURE at www.curechildhoodcancer.org We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee’s o...

OCS named their Teacher of the Year. Construction begins on Ga. 316. ACAD celebrates a milestone. Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Russell of Russell Orthodontics & docaligners Studio, to learn more about his new Watkinsville office, how he got into orthodontics and all-things Invisalign! You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com and. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee’...

The city of Watkinsville has announced plans for a pedestrian pathway. The city of Bogart has four City Council candidates running in the Nov. 4 Election. The Oconee County Rotary Club is hosting its 17th annual Classics in the Country Car Show. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we sit down with Brent Leach, aka “Jack’s Dad” of Jack’s Cheesecake, to learn more about his family, how their business has grown over the years and where they hope to be in the future. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com and. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Ocone...

Georgia Department of Transportation has planned a public meeting related to the intersection of McNutt Creek Road and Ga. 316. Find their information here Oconee County Schools has announced their school-wide Teachers of the year. The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department has received a grant.

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we chat with The Oconee Enterprise’s Student Intern Micah Taylor to learn more about him and how he ended up at The Oconee Enterprise. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com . We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee’s own community members. If you have any questions f...

OCS has presented a finalist for the superintendent position. Bishop has 10 candidates running for office. Athens Academy sports are on a roll. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we chat with Realtor Allen Seigler to learn more about the current real estate market and The Seigler Group. You can find more information about The Seigler Group at theseiglergroup.com . You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com . We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee...

Welcome to our new listeners! Reach out to Caitlin Farmer (Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com) Municipal elections are set. Meet the candidates. OCHS has a new band director. The Watkinsville Christmas Parade date is set. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠