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April was Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Hear an editorial from The Oconee Enterprise about local and national resources to educate yourself and others about the topic. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee Area Resource Council has a new building. Christopher Jay Fuentes has been arrested for aggravated child molestation. Young Scholars and Simply Science highlight our forum page. Subscribe online 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise.com

Read all that was discussed in last week's Board of Education Candidate Forum. Learn about a traffic study for the proposed multi use development in the City of Watkinsville. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

Southern Prospect is now open. Spencer's Jewelers is celebrating 80 years in business. The Oconee Enterprise is hiring a news reporter. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Read the full story of the North Oconee GymTitans' State Championship. Oconee Boys and Girls Soccer continue their push into the playoffs. We will be out at North Oconee Baseball. We continue to watch all of our local schools as their Soccer and Baseball teams continue into the postseason. We will have roundup stories for both. Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise...

Learn more about National Infertility Awareness Week, how Oconee is affected, and how you can advocate for the 1 in 6 people who experience infertility. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

The City of Watkinsville approved a Corridor Ordinance to bring continuity and quality to the cities buildings. A new proposal for a development on Highway 15 in Watkinsville came before the council for review. See a rendering of the design on our Facebook Page and the full story on the front page of the newspaper. The Town of North High Shoals has approved a deannexation ordinance in response to...

An arrest has been made in the death of a local Athens resident who was killed in an accident at Snows Mill Rd and Lane Creek Rd earlier this month. The Oconee Enterprise and Oconee County Observations will be co-hosting a Board of Education Forum at 6p.m. Thursday, April 25. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise online 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise.com

Spectrum donates to the Oconee County Animal Shelter. 10 Ballot Referendum Items will be on the May 21 Primary Ballots. This could have an effect on your future property taxes. Kroger hosts a ribbon cutting for their 18,000 foot expansion to the Epps Bridge store. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The North Oconee Gym Titans are state champions for th 5th year in a row! Additionally, North Oconee and Oconee County gymnast won individual gold medals. Soccer playoffs continue. Get updates on Lacrosse, Tennis, and Baseball as well. Today is your FINAL day to subscribe to ensure you will receive our 2024 Primary Election Guide. This has 9 pages of information about candidates, ballot questions,...

Join us tonight for Relay for Life at Oconee County Middle School from 6-10pm. Donate here: American Cancer Society Donation Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

A brand new edition of The Oconee Enterprise is out on newsstands today. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com The 2024 Piedmont Garden Tour is coming to Oconee this weekend. Read more about how to get tickets and enjoy. The Oconee County Schools Board of Ed made 3 new hires and hosted a budget workshop along with their regular meeting

A special Election 2024 edition with a reminder to attend The Oconee Enterprise and Oconee County Observations Board of Education Candidate Forum April 25, 2024 from 6-8pm. Subscribe today to be sure you receive next week's election guide complete with sample ballots at OconeeEnterprise.com

The USPS continues to have significant delays. A local salon owner and stylist is now serving on the State Cosmetology Board. Oconee's Own Magpie Clockworks will have a Q and A with reporter Caitlin Farmer. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise for all of our business news and more at OconeeEnterprise.com

It's crunch time for our spring athletes. Catch up on tennis, track and field, baseball, and soccer in this week's edition of The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about genetic testing for cancer genes. Join us as we raise funds for the American Cancer Society. You can donate here: Donate! Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Board of Elections and Registration will now allow public comment. Two Young Scholars enlighten us on 4H and food insecurity. This week we celebrate Library Workers. Subscribe to the latest edition at OconeeEnterprise.com

An 18 year old has been arrested on aggravated sodomy charges. Multiple sex crime cases have been delayed because of administrative issues in the District Attorney's office. If you or someone you know is experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, reach out to Project Safe through their hotline (706)543-3331 or text line (706) 765-8019. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise 24/7 at OconeeE...

Join us on April 25, 2024 for a Board of Education Candidate Forum. New Creation Soda Works has received a statewide award. State House and Senate contribution reports have been released. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Oconee Enterprise spent time with our friends at Love. Craft Athens over the weekend. High School Baseball continued over Spring Break. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

Join us for the next two weeks as we highlight the work of the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life will be held Friday, April 19 from 6-10pm at Oconee County Middle School. Donate online at here to help us jumpstart fundraising. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Hear from Republican Board of Commissioner Candidates that were at a local candidate forum. Learn why you should invest in print advertising. The pollinators are out now that the spring blooms are on their way. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

OCAF has made two new hires, including an interim director. Sine Die happened at the Gold Dome last week. The Oconee Farmers Market is back. Read more including details of a fatal accident in this week's edition of The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Board of Commissioners want to remind you about upcoming legislation on the May 21 ballot. UGA has released a study on shopping local. Turkey hunting season is upon us. Subscribe online 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee and North Oconee Boys and Girls Lacrosse played over the weekend. Athens Academy Soccer hosted Cedar Shoals for their Senior Night on Friday. Send sports tips to Sports Editor Stuart Steele at SportsEditor@OconeeEnterprise.com Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise today at OconeeEnterprise.com