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  1. Public Hearing Notice: Community Development Block Grant

    Oconee County is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $750,000. These funds must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Read on...

  2. Oconee County Government Offices Closed January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read on...

  3. Oconee County Parks & Recreation Awarded Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Designation

    The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department has successfully renewed its Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2020-2021. Read on...

  4. Oconee County BOC Seeks Citizen Applicants for Library Advisory Board

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for appointment to the Oconee County Library Advisory Board. Read on...

  5. Traffic Advisory: Paving Repairs at Malcom Bridge/Mars Hill Roundabout

    Paving repairs at the Malcom Bridge/Mars Hill roundabout are scheduled for the week of January 13, as weather permits. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures. Read on...

  6. Traffic Advisory: Water Street Behind Courthouse Now Open to Traffic

    The portion of Water Street that was temporarily closed behind the Oconee County Courthouse during construction of the courthouse expansion has been re-opened. Read on...

  7. Traffic Advisory: GDOT Crack Sealing US 441

    GDOT is currently performing crack sealing work on US 441; work is anticipated to take several weeks. GDOT is currently working in the area of SR 24/Macon Highway and New High Shoals Road. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures. Read on...

  8. January 7 BOC Meeting Highlights

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The following actions were taken at the meeting . . . Read on...

  9. Oconee Fire Rescue Receives Employee Safety Grant

    Oconee County Fire Rescue recently received a grant from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF). Read on...

  10. EPD Lifts Level 1 Drought Response for Oconee County

    The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has lifted the Level 1 Drought Response for Oconee County as a result of recent rainfall and improving conditions. Read on...

  11. Fire Rescue Receives Bucket Brigade Grant to Update Turnout Gear

    Oconee County Fire Rescue was recently awarded a Bucket Brigade Grant from Georgia-Pacific to help update the department’s turnout gear. Read on...

  12. Oconee County Planning and Code Enforcement Announces Changes to Requirements for Garage Site Plans

    The Oconee County Department of Planning and Code Enforcement will no longer require site plans created by a design professional for construction of attached or detached garages. Read on...

  13. Oconee County Water Resources Earns Awards for Calls Creek Facility and Wastewater System

    Oconee County Water Resources recently received a Carolinas Design-Build Award and a Merit Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors . . . Read on...

  14. BOC Seeking Citizen Applicants for Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for appointments to the following: Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission . . . Read on...
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