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March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day. A Dove Creek Elementary School class celebrated in a fun way. Athens Academy students have their award winning art featured. Send any news tips you have to Editor@OconeeEnterprise.com Subscribe to the newspaper online at OconeeEnterprise.com for immediate access to this week's edition.

The GOP held a Republican Candidate Forum. A group is speaking out against a GDOT proposal for an intersection at Ga. 316. A single car accident in the GDOT widening of Experiment Station Road ended in a fatality. Subscribe online for access to the newspaper 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise.com

Entangled Cat Cafe is officially open. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting a Spring Ramble. Malcom Bridge FFA Spring Plant Sale is this weekend. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Spring sports are in action with highlights of baseball, track and field, and soccer this week. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for delivery to your mailbox and your inbox.

How do we design the front page of the newspaper? Always wondered what goes in to putting together a newspaper? Send us a question at Announcements@OconeeEnterprise.com to get your answer. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise for digital and home delivery at OconeeEnterprise.com

Out on newsstands now, the March 21st edition of The Oconee Enterprise is packed from cover to cover with important news. Dig a little deeper past the front page to learn about the Town of Bishop and City of Bogart monthly meetings. Visit the forum page for our opinion and cartoon. Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com for immediate access to all the latest Oconee news.

Hear an update on the Akhil Crumption sentancing hearing. What does everyone ask a 100 year old? How did you make it to 100? What is your advice? Hear the answer and more. Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com for this an all the latest news in Oconee County.

The Town of North High Shoals appears to have violated Georgia's Open Meeting laws by entering into executive session during a meeting that was not publicized. Local group, Bulldogs Beating Breast Cancer has accomplished two major goals in their fundraising efforts. A full business news roundup can be found in this week's edition of The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterpri...

The Hog Mountain Derby was the highlight of the weekend. Oconee and North Oconee Girls and Boys soccer faced off Friday night. Athens Academy Boys and Girls Tennis Played Last Thursday at home. A NOHS golfer shot a 62 on Saturday. This and more in The Oconee Enterprise found online at OconeeEnterprise.com . North High Shoals will be meeting at 7pm tonight to discuss changing the day and time they...

Today, we explore the process behind designing the newspaper. If you are curious about how the newspaper works, email us a question at Announcements@OconeeEnterprise.com If you haven't already visit OconeeEnterprise.com to subscribe and read this week's edition of The Oconee Enterprise.

Be sure to catch the new edition of The Oconee Enterprise on newsstands and in mailboxes today. Online at OconeeEnterprise.com 24/7 Young Scholar, Emory Shepherd shares a season preview of the North Oconee Gymnastics program. As we near the first day of Spring, there are many opportunities to participate outside this weekend. Touch a Truck, the Watkinsville Egg Hunt, and more.

Election qualifying is complete for the May General Primary and November General Election. Hear from candidates Adam Hammond, Katie Green, and John Michael Grigsby this week. Oconee County Schools approved an increase in pay for School Nutrition workers and OCHS Principal Kevin Yancey will move to the board office as Director of Student Services for Oconee County Schools effective June 3rd. Subscr...

In business news this week, we will feature our second installment of Oconee's Own featuring Magistrate Judge Richard Connolly. Jack's Cheesecake is now baking in the food court at Georgia Square Mall. The Oconee Enterprise is looking to partner with a community group for a subscription drive. A portion of the proceeds from the sale would support the organization. Email Amanda@OconeeEnterp...

It has been a big week in sports. The North Oconee Boys Basketball team will be featured on the front page of the newspaper, as well as on the front page of the sports section. The Oconee County Boys and Girls Soccer teams are off to a dominating start. Prince Avenue Boys and Girls Tennis will face Loganville today at OVP. Oconee County Little League Opening Day was rained out. Note: Tonight, Marc...

Tune in to hear all of the candidates who have qualified in the May 21, 2024 General Election Primary and the November 5, 2024 General Election. Find ongoing coverage of these elections at https://www.oconeeenterprise.com/category/election2024/ and in The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for your only source of comprehensive Oconee Election news.

Have you ever wondered what a Grand Jury does? Have you ever been surprised by a property being rezoned? Ever wonder how you can apply to bid on a government project? Look no further than the legal ads in The Oconee Enterprise. Today we give you a quick run down on why we have them and why it's important that legal ads appear in newspapers. Have a question about how the newspaper works? Email...

A bonus episode to celebrate North Oconee High School Boys Basketball, 4A State Champions. Read the full story online: https://www.oconeeenterprise.com/2024/03/07/north-oconee-boys-basketball-caps-historic-season-with-first-state-championship/ Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

If a story doesn't make the front page, is it even worth reading? Of course! Every week, we feature a Good News column written by a local religious leader and Jane Bath brings us advice on preparing our garden. You may also have noticed our Pets of the Week have moved to a color page. Reach out to Oconee County Animal Services to learn more about adoption or volunteering. Be sure to subscribe,...

In top news this week, the Oconee County Library has opened their new location at Wire Park. Election qualifying is underway for Federal, State, and local offices. Oconee County is working to expand broadband access. A case dropped by the District Attorney's office was resurrected and tried in the Alcovy District Court this week. For all of this and more, subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at...

Are you preparing to purchase new hens for your backyard flock? Check out this week's business page for a breakdown of ten different hens by Charlotte Mills. Help the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce celebrate the 50th Annual Fall Festival, learn about two new businesses in Oconee, and more. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise for the full story at OconeeEnterprise.com

Catch up on Sports News for the March 7th edition of The Oconee Enterprise. North Oconee Boys are moving onto the state championship. Athens Academy Boys and North Oconee Girls have ended their seasons. Spring sports are in full swing. Read all the latest news from The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TheOENews

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