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The Oconee Board of Education approved a 2.27% increase in property taxes. The Oconee Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezone off U.S. 441. Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational will showcase work Aug. 24-Sept. 8 The Oconee County Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved a budget that includes a raise for all employees. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Premier Performance Twirl and Cheer finds joy in sportsmanship. Graham Blanks is headed to the Paris Olympics. Catch up with North Oconee Grad, Bubba Chandler. Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com

A local mom created a card game to educate others about food allergies. Find a little free library near you. The Pilot Club partnered with Oconee Therapeutic Riding for a project. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The City of Bogart will keep a rollback millage rate. A GoFundMe has been set up to help a woman who died while metal detecting. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-ashley-griffin-support-her-childrens-future?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Did you ever notice Oconee County doesn't have the classic red fire hydrant...

A 2019 North Oconee Grad is off to new heights. The Oconee Farmers Market is in full swing. A 4Her from Oconee was one of seven chosen to represent Georgia in a national competition. You have one last chance to speak publicly to the Oconee County School Board about a proposed 2.27% tax increase. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Hear this week's editorial titled "We must never stop striving for progress" found on A4 in your newspaper. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise 24/7 at OconeeEnterprise.com Have a safe and joy-filled 4th of July.

North Oconee High School hosted their Youth Softball Camp. 13 local players made the Georgia Dugout Club All State teams. North Oconee wide receiver Landon Roldan was named this week’s Athlete of the Week. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Kalki Yalamanchili has qualified for the November ballot in the Western Judicial District Attorney's race. Learn where you can retire your American flags. Consider joining ESP for Friend Friday this summer. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Bunny Hive will have a ribbon cutting soon. The Golden Pantry has a new automated store at Wire Park. Bogart's Clerk has won a regional award. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about historical tourism opportunities in Oconee County. Check out page 50 of The Oconee County Guide for a full list of places to visit. Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

Bethel Baptist Church has a new minister. Oconee Presbyterian Church has a Little Free Pantry and Community Garden. Take notice of ads in the newspaper this week for city, county, and school system budgets. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Over the weekend, a swastika was painted on an Oconee County welcome sign. Oconee County Schools will be holding three public hearings for a tax increase. Those hearings will be on July 1 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on July 8 at 6 p.m. All three meetings will be held at the Instructional Support Center at 71 North Main Street in Watkinsville. A closed trail at Harris Shoals Park will not reopen unti...

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosted Summerfest. A local Senior Living Executive was awarded a state-wide honor. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of a new commercial development. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Prince Avenue welcomes two new head coaches. Oconee County Boy Basketball hosts a camp. The Oconee Enterprise is preparing for the upcoming Football Tab. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about recreation options available as highlighted in The Oconee County Guide Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com your complete source for local news.

Stan Mitchell has retired after a fruitful career in agriculture education. Lee Becker of Oconee County Observations brings us a report on campaign finance. A young artist brings new life to an old well house in Watkinsville. Subscribe to read this week's edition at OconeeEnterprise.com

See the breakdown of expenses for The City of Watkinsville and their trip to Denver. Eric Gisler is now of the ballot for House District 121 in November. The Oconee Enterprise will be at the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Summerfest on Thursday. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for full access to the latest news.

Meet our Farmer of the Month at Second Chance Farm. Dr. John Hansford specializes in Dentistry for those with varying disabilities. Subscribe online 24/7 for all the latest news at OconeeEnterprise.com

Khalil Barnes is back in town hosting a football camp. North Oconee and Prince Avenue have announced new coaches. A wrestling camp is coming to Oconee. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for complete coverage.

This week, residents of Oconee County received The Oconee County Guide. Learn more about what the guide has to offer. Find a digital version on our website where you can also subscribe to our weekly newspaper at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education have finalized their 2025 budgets. A nonprofit called Encourage Her Academy is now in Watkinsville. The Oconee County Senior Center has a new director. Subscribe to receive this week's edition at OconeeEnterprise.com

The City of Watkinsville has won a national distinction for their outdoor recreation. Oconee County Schools cuts a ribbon on their new administrative home. A local Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter honors female veterans. See all the latest news at OconeeEnterprise.com

B&T Food Fresh Mart has purchased Oconee favorite, Bell's Food Stores. They hosted a ribbon cutting last week. Piedmont Athens Regional now hosts an internship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn about the work of UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The Oconee Enterprise has return from the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest with 20 First, Second and Third Place awards. Thank you for supporting local news. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise online at OconeeEnterprise.com