Early Voting for City of Watkinsville General and Special Election Takes Place Now Through 11/1

City of Watkinsville General and Special Election Voting Information

City of Watkinsville General and Special Election

(City of Watkinsville Voters must reside within the city limits)

Early Voting Location

Oconee County Board of Elections

10 Court Street

Watkin...

Oconee County Water Resources Responds to Minor Sewer Spill behind Copperville Subdivision

Oconee County Water Resources was notified of a sewer odor in Copperville subdivision Monday, October 14, 2019, at approximately 11 a.m. Water Resources Department personnel responded and found a sewer flow coming from a sewer force main in a wooded area ...

MACORTS 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

The MACORTS 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, adopted on October 9, 2019, is now available for viewing on the MACORTS website.

Oconee County BOC Approves Herman C. Michael Tennis Court Project

Six courts to be repaired, including striping for pickleball on two

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved repairs to a total of six tennis courts, including four regulation tennis courts and two quick start tennis courts, at Herman C. Michael P...

Oconee County Proclaims October 7-13 4-H Week

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation in honor of National 4-H Week to the Oconee County 4-H on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the Board of Commissioners meeting. The Board also recognized Noah Scheuer for his election to the 201...

Oconee County BOC Approves FY2020 Road Resurfacing Program

8.04 miles of road will be resurfaced

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2020 Road Resurfacing Program at its October 1 regular meeting.

A total of 8.04 miles of roadway will be resurfaced as part of the program for an estimated total c...

Oconee County BOC Approves Purchase of New Fire Engine for Station 5

Funding provided by 2015 SPLOST

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new 2019 Sutphen Engine for Fire Station 5, located at 4931 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville, at its October 1 regular meeting.

The new engine will replace t...

Oconee County Coroner's Office Receives NIJ Forensic Science Improvement Grant

Oconee County BOC October 1 Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• An announcement was made about the Town Hall Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 8, at 6 p.m. at Oconee Veterans...

Work on Mars Hill Rd/Rocky Branch Rd/Virgil Langford Rd Intersection Improvement Project Begins

Work will begin on the Mars Hill Road/Rocky Branch Road/Virgil Langford Road intersection improvement project on Monday, September 9. Intermittent lane closures will occur through November 2019. Please drive carefully.

Work on Malcom Bridge/Mars Hill Roundabout Begins August 12

Work on the roundabout at Malcom Bridge Road and Mars Hill Road will begin on August 12. There will be intermittent lane closures from August 12 through October 31. Motorists should expect minor delays during this process.

Traffic Advisory: Water Street Closure Behind Oconee County Courthouse

Traffic Advisory: Water Street Closure Behind Oconee County Courthouse

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 as indicated by the red...

Heritage Park Trails Closed 10/18-20

The park will play host to the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League Mountain Bike Race. 850 Georgia and South Carolina student athletes on 54 teams will hit the trails Saturday and Sunday October 19-20. This is the 6th year the race has been held at Oco...

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Positions are open until full. Submit your application online TODAY!! www.oconeecounty.com

Winter Registration Now Open

Registration for Winter Programs is now open. Register online for Youth and Adult Basketball Leagues, Instructional Basketball, High School Intramural Basketball and more!! All registration is online only.

Halloween Fun at the Senior Center

Please join us at the Oconee County Senior Center in October. We will have many great activities available throughout the month. Then join us for a fabulous Halloween Party! Be sure to dress appropriately! You might win a prize.