Oconee Matters with The OE News

The Oconee Enterprise breaks tradition by publishing a front page editorial. Hear it here. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Town of North High Shoals hosted their second annual summer bash. OCAF will host Perspectives Invitational soon. A large group of citizens showed up to the Board of Education meeting to speak about Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Oconee Enterprise is breaking norm and running a front page editorial. Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, and Westminster are back in school. The Neighbors Page is back on B8. Send Editor Michael Prochaska your photos at Editor@OconeeEnterprise.com Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Athens Academy graduate Graham Blanks placed 9th in the US Olympic 5000m race over the weekend. Friday night lights are back on for the annual Hog Mountain Bowl as North Oconee takes on Oconee. Check in this week with Prince Avenue Softball and Volleyball. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Get your Hog Mountain Bowl Tshirt at Oconee State Bank. A proposed rezone in Watkinsville has been removed from the agenda. The State of Georgia is moving funding to help alleviate traffic in Watkinsville, eventually. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Hear an audio version of this week's editorial, also found on page A4 in the August 8 edition. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee County Schools is redoing two of their three public hearings for a millage rate increase. Oconee County Schools extended a contract for the Superintendent. Graham Blanks is headed to the Olympic Finals in the 5000m race on Saturday. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee County Schools are back in session. The Board of Commissioners are planning for a future park. A local man wrote a memoir. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee County Little League’s season has ended. Get a preview of the Backyard Brawl. Oconee County faces North Oconee in volleyball. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee State Bank prepares for the Hog Mountain Bowl. Two local businesses share their stories. An artist makes friends with a local cat. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation. Visit their website at ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Town of North High Shoals is researching the history of their Old Town Hall building. As we inch closer to building projects at Ga 316, additional details are being released. Summer camp at ESP has wrapped. Make sure to take an extra look at our Forum Page this week for an editorial about unity and the good deeds being done in our community. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Watkinsville Police Chief Courtney Gale is resigning effective this Friday, Aug. 2. the North High Shoals Mayor and Council agreed to present a tax increase to 1.00 mills. A Watkinsville community theatre group has undergone a transformative rebirth. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Oconee County Little League 10-12 Baseball All Stars are headed to Warner Robins this week to represent the state of Georgia at the Southeastern Region Tournament. North Oconee Flag Football has a new coach this season. Nominate an Athlete of the Week. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The 15 South mixed-use development is tentatively on the Aug. 21 Watkinsville City Council agenda. Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay until Oct. 31 for its 2024 GFB Quality Hay Contest. A new pizza place is in town. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about our weekly Forum Page. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

We have an update on the ongoing lawsuit between Townley Family Partnership LLLC and the Town of North High Shoals. The Oconee County Fire Explorers have a new trialer. The Secretary of State is participating in a new veterans program. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Look for a breakdown from The City of Watkinsville meeting. Barbara Cornelius has published her third book. Oconee Youth Playhouse is about to open their season. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

We check in with Oconee County Volleyball. Noah Allen commits to Ole Miss. Our annual Football Tab will be here soon. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

We have a local campaign finance update in this week's edition. The Bishop Farmer's Market was met with rain last week. The State unemployment rate rose slightly this month. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

It's our 100th episode. Help us start a new feature. Email Amanda@OconeeEnterprise.com to be included. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration last week voted not to proceed with a challenge. Find five tips that you can follow to keep your pond healthy from Extension Agent Carsen Dean. Find a list of meeting dates for the Board of Education on page B5. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee County High School hosted their Youth Tennis Camp. Mac Bradley, commits to continue his football career. Cross Country runner David Duncan Jr of North Oconee High School decided to give back to his team and his community in a big way. Subcscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

A local family needs help after a house fire. Donate here . The price of postage is up, again. Students receive honors from FBLA, FCCLA, and HOSA. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Catch up with Lori Breedlove of The Pastures of Rose Creek farm. Learn the latest health scores for your favorite restaurants. See the latest properties sold in Oconee. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com