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  1. Governor Kemp’s Executive Order to Ensure a Safe & Healthy Georgia Signed April 2, 2020

    Read Governor Kemp's Executive Order to Ensure a Safe & Healthy Georgia . . . Read on...

  2. Oconee County BOC Extends Local Emergency Order Through April 26

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is extending the Local Emergency Order currently in effect through midnight, Sunday, April 26, 2020, in order to reduce possible transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read on...

  3. BOC Seeking Citizen Applicants for Advisory Boards & Committees

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

  4. April Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

    Due to the ongoing Health Emergency and Local State of Emergency, the April Planning Commission Meeting is cancelled. March and April Planning Commission cases will be heard at the May meeting. Read on...

  5. 03/26/20 STATEMENT FROM THE OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners has issued a Local Emergency Order under the Emergency Management Ordinance, in accordance with Governor’s Kemp’s executive order, which remains in effect through April 6. Read on...

  6. Oconee County BOC Issues Local Emergency Order

    The Oconee County Board of Commissioners has issued the Local Emergency Order below in response to COVID-19 . . . Read on...

  7. Vehicle Registration Deadline Extensions

    In addition to the income tax deadline extension imposed by the IRS and GA DOR, all vehicle registrations that expire between March 16, 2020, and May 14, 2020, have been extended through May 15, 2020. Read on...

  8. Governor Issues Executive Order & Env. Health Limits Restaurants to Take Out/Drive Thru/Delivery

    Governor Kemp’s executive order, which takes effect today, March 24, at noon and will remain in effect for fourteen days, requires certain individuals to shelter in place, places limits on large gatherings, and closes all bars and nightclubs . . . Read on...

  9. COVID-19 Updates for the Hearing Impaired

    The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is partnering with an organization called All Hands On to provide COVID-19 updates for the hearing impaired. All updates are posted on the All Hands On YouTube channel. Read on...

  10. Update from the Tax Commissioner's Office

    Due to staffing restrictions set in place in relation to COVID-19, we may not be able to take your phone call at this time. Please visit our website at www.oconeecountypay.com for online registration renewals . . . Read on...

  11. Commissioner William "Bubber" Wilkes Passed Away Saturday, March 21

    On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you Commissioner William “Bubber” Wilkes passed away today. Read on...

  12. Recreational Fields and Courts at Oconee County Parks Closed

    Effective Immediately, all use of recreational fields and courts at Oconee Veterans Parks, Herman C. Michael Park, Bogart Sports Complex and Heritage Park, including soccer, softball, baseball, tennis courts, basketball courts, disc golf and playground... Read on...

  13. COVID-19 Update from Planning & Code Enforcement

    As a precautionary measure to guard against the spread of COVID-19, the Planning & Code Enforcement Office will be closed to the public. However in an effort to support the public, our businesses and local economy, our staff will be available . . . Read on...

  14. STATEMENT FROM THE OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING COVID-19

    With the President of the United States and Governor of the State of Georgia both declaring states of emergency, Oconee has taken guidance from recommendations of the CDC to prepare and continue to react to the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic. Read on...

  15. Tax Commissioner's Office to Close from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Daily

    Due to staffing considerations, the Oconee County Tax Commissioner's Office will be closed daily from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch until further notice. Read on...

  16. Probate Court Updates

    Probate Court Schedule and Procedural Updates Read on...

  17. Oconee County Courts Scale Back Court Operations until April 13

    On Saturday, March 14, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court declared a statewide judicial emergency for the next 30 days. Read on...

  18. Presidential Preference Primary Postponed & In-Person Early Voting Suspended

    Due to mounting concerns over the Covid-19 Virus and the current State of Emergency, Secretary Raffensperger has moved the Presidential Preference Primary from March 24, 2020, to coincide with the State Primary scheduled for May 19, 2020. Read on...
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