Construction will begin on the Oconee Courthouse expansion project on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at which time a fence will be installed around the construction area . . . Read on...

Traffic Advisory: Paving on Daniells Bridge Road is scheduled to be completed today, May 21, 2019. Paving on Echo Trail is scheduled for the later part of this week. Expect delays during this process. Read on...

Oconee County Commission Chairman John Daniell presented certificates to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade winners of the World Water Day Poster & Essay Contest at High Shoals Elementary . . . Read on...

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has received a new NPDES permit application for the reissuance of an existing NPDES permit. Read on...

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. will host a Memorial Day program May 27th at the Oconee County Veterans Memorial located at the front entrance of Oconee Veterans Park. The program will begin at 12:00pm. Read on...

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has received a new application for the reissuance of an existing LAS permit. Read on...

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2020 Fiscal Year Budget at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers at the Oconee County Courthouse, 23 N. Main Street . . . Read on...

The Georgia EPD's seasonal ban on open burning is in effect from May 1 through September 30 for 54 counties in Georgia, including Oconee. Read on...

The Georgia Motor Vehicle Division is implementing a new system upgrade, which will take place May 24 through May 27. During this time, vehicle registration and titling services will NOT be available. Read on...

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring in Oconee County for the 2020 Census Team! Visit 2020census.gov/jobs for more information or to apply online. Read on...