Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement July 24

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing July 30-31

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing in the Athens Ridge/ The Falls, Harden Hill Road, and Summit Grove Drive areas on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

Oconee County Fire Rescue proudly announces the completion of 210 hours of Firefighter I training by six Oconee County Volunteer Firefighters.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement July 24

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing July 30-31

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing in the Athens Ridge/ The Falls, Harden Hill Road, and Summit Grove Drive areas on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

Oconee County Fire Rescue proudly announces the completion of 210 hours of Firefighter I training by six Oconee County Volunteer Firefighters.

Advance Voting Information

Advance Voting will be held ONLY at the Oconee County Civic Center located at 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, from Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 30, at the following times:

• Mondays - Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fridays: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Satu...

Oconee County Government to Hold Town Hall October 7 at Civic Center

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center. The meeting will be open for both in-person attendance and virtual attendance via Zoom.

Town Hall Meetings provide an opportu...

Bogart Sports Complex Closed 10/6-10/8

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department will be performing tree work in the vicinity of the upper parking lot of the Bogart Sports Complex as well as demolition of the OCPRD storage building adjacent to the A.C.T.S. building October 6-8. As a ...

Bark Park Maintenance September 28-October 19

The large enclosure of the Oconee Veterans Park Bark Park will be closed for maintenance Monday, September 28-Monday, October 19. Both small enclosures will remain open during this time.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement September 10

On Thursday, September 10, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19. Below is a joint statement that was issued following the call on Thursday, September 10:

This afternoon, we ...

Oconee County Proclaims September 17-23 Constitution Week

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Daniell presented a proclamation in honor of Constitution Week to representatives of the Reverend John Andrew Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, September 10...

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant

$750,000 grant will fund center expansion, health & wellness center

The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand its current facility to continue to meet the needs of the county’s o...

Traffic Advisory - Cole Springs Road

Cole Springs Road from Snows Mill Road to State Route 53 will be closed beginning September 16.

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Eagle Tavern Museum Temporarily Closed

The Eagle Tavern Museum is currently closed for renovations and repairs to the foundation of the historic structure. The museum will remain closed until renovations and repairs are complete.

September 1 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• Announcements
  • The next Board of Commissioners meeting and the first reading of and public hearing for the Hotel...

Public Hearings for Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance to be Held September 22 & October 6

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing and First Reading of the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance on September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Oconee County Courthouses at 23 North Ma...

Farmland Preservation Program - Notice of Application Period

FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

NOTICE OF APPLICATION PERIOD

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE). The ACEP-ALE is a voluntary program that...

Bogart ACTS Playground Closed 10/6-10/8

OCPRD will be performing tree work in the vicinity of the upper parking lot of the Bogart Sports Complex as well as demolition of the OCPRD storage building adjacent the A.C.T.S. building October 6-8. As a safety precaution the A.C.T.S. playground will be...

Bark Park Maintenance September 28-October 19

The large enclosure of the OVP Bark Park will be closed for maintenance Monday, September 28-Monday October 19. Both small enclosures will remain open during this time.

COVID-19 Program Protocols

The health and safety of our participants, parents, spectators, volunteers, officials and staff remain our highest priority.  Participation may not allow for proper physical distancing and other safety measures currently recommended; therefore, p...

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Grant

The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $750,000 to expand its current facility to continue to meet the needs of the county’s older adults.  Click here to read the full announce...