Oconee Matters with The OE News

This week, we shared a story of the Georgia Supreme Court ruling against DA Deborah Gonzalez in a case related to Open Records. Find Open Records and Open Meetings laws here. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

The City of Watkinsville has rejected a rezone. The City of Bogart approved an updated Unified Development Code Fee Schedule. Hear from Michael Ransom, who is running unopposed for Post 1, Chair for the Board of Education. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

We have a full rundown of the ballot measures along with a Sample Ballot. Meet Skelliott the skeleton. Recap another local debate. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Oconee football loses a heartbreaker. Prince Avenue football dominates Franklin County. Local runners win the North Oconee Invitational. Subscribe online at ⁠ ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠⁠  

Lee Becker gives a campaign finance update. Take advantage of our Fall Festival Special Here! The Town of Bishop talks about their Community Center. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Be sure to make a plan to vote if you haven't already. Visit you my voter page to find all of your information: mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit us at the 50th Annual Fall Festival in Watkinsville on Saturday, October 19 from 8a.m. to 3p.m. in downtown Watkinsville. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Meet our farmers of the month, The Cushenberry Family. A local teacher competes on a gameshow. Lee Becker brings us additional features on Oconee County School Board candidates. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com

Amy Carter was named the 2024-2025 Oconee County Schools district teacher. Fred Bridges has served on staff for 50 years at Athens Academy. The first District Attorney Debate was last night. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

North Oconee controls its own destiny. Prince Avenue softball is headed to the post season. Oconee County and North Oconee volleyball continue to win. Our Athlete of the week is Harrison Faulkner. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Meet Lexy Doherty who is running for the 10th Congressional District seat for the U.S. House of Representatives. Visit our Election 2024 tab for all of your election news. The Cancer Foundation received a $10,000 check. The 11th annual Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser is set for this Thursday. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Celebrate National Newspaper Week with The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee citizens, non profits, and businesses have rallied together for victims of Hurricane Helene all the way from SouthEast Georgia to the mountains of North Carolina. Tis the season of fall events and happenings around Oconee. We highlight the Run for First Responders 5K. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Watkinsville will hold a rezone hearing during its Oct. 16 meeting at 6:30 p.m. District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and a private citizen this week agreed to a settlement. District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and Independent candidate Kalki Yalamanchili have agreed to participate in two debates this month. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

ACAD and OCHS flag football face off. PACS wins on the road. NOHS softball beats Flowery Branch. OCHS football defeats East Hall. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Wisteria Ridge is under new management. The Oconee Library is looking for formal wear donations. The Board of Commissioners are seeking applicants. Jittery Joe's Coffee turns 30. Today is the last day to register to vote. Check your current registration or register to vote at mvp.sos.ga.gov Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

This week, take extra care to read our Breast Cancer Awareness stories and make a preventative action plan with your doctors. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Don’t miss our Simply Science column. Meet three women who all got the call that they were fighting breast cancer. See page A8 in this week’s edition for a visual representation of the impact of The Cancer Foundation. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

The Oconee Enterprise is partnering with The Cancer Foundation to bring you a special Breast Cancer Awareness edition. Former Board of Elections Director, Pat Hayes, has died. Judge Haggard has ruled on an issue related to the Town of North High Shoals. Donate to The Cancer Foundation here Find resources for patients here Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Hurricane Helene required adjustments to sports schedules. Prince Avenue, North Oconee, and Athens Academy played on Saturday. Oconee rescheduled a game for October 17. Flag Football kicks off this week. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

An agriculture workshop entitled, “Women, Livestock and the Land” will be held on Oct. 19. The annual Oconee County Backyard BBQ Brawl is Oct. 26. Finally meet the team from Publica Coffee. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is accessible and immediate. Reach out to the 988 Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or connect online at 988lifeline.org for compassionate, confidential support. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Oconee Sheriff James Hale said a handful of Oconee public school students were charged with felony terroristic threats and acts. The Watkinsville City Council approved multiple contracts. The Bogart FUNFest is this Saturday. The Oconee County Animal Shelter is a hidden gem. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Learn about the state of finances in Oconee County Schools. The City of Watkinsville had a busy but productive council meeting. The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 5 General Election is Oct. 7. To check your registration status or register to vote, visit the Georgia My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov or visit the Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration Office at the Oconee County...

We sit down with two time Paralympian bronze medalist Jarryd Wallace. All of our football teams were on the road. OCHS had a bye week. We will have stories for 3 schools thanks to community support. We check in with PACS and OCHS softball. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Meet the team from Publica Coffee. Welcome Oconee Creative Studio. The city of Watkinsville is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Downtown Development Authority. Subscribe online at ⁠ OconeeEnterprise.com ⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.