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May 24 General Primary Results

Visit Oconee County Elections to view elections results. 

Oconee County Water Resources Reminds Residents of Outdoor Watering Schedule

As the county heads into summer and temperatures rise, Oconee County Water Resources reminds residents to adhere to the following non-drought conservation watering schedule that is in effect for Oconee County per Georgia Department of Natural Resources re...

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

The Georgia Rental Assistance Program is offered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Public Meeting on Proposed Expansion of Calls Creek WRF June 14 at 2 p.m.

The Oconee County Water Resources Department will hold a public meeting on the proposed expansion of the Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in the Community Room at Oconee Veterans Park located at 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Wa...

Oconee County Government to Hold Town Hall June 14 at Civic Center

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 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 o...

Oconee County Proclaims May 11-17 “Law Enforcement Appreciation Week”

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing May 11 through 17 as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Week” to Oconee County Sheriff James Hale and Chief Deputy Jeremy Wasdin at the Board’s regular ...

Oconee County Proclaims May “Keep America Beautiful Month”

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing May as “Keep America Beautiful Month” to Keep Oconee County Beautiful Executive Director Cindy Pritchard at the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday,...

GDOT Public Information Virtual Open House Regarding SR 316 at Jimmy Daniel Rd May 17-June 10

The Georgia DOT project team for improvements to SR 316 at Jimmy Daniel Road is hosting a virtual Public Information Open House from May 17-June 10, 2022. A Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session will be offered on May 26, from 4 to 6 p.m.

May 3 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• Announcements
  • Countywide mowing is currently in progress
  • Early voting is taking place through May 20
• Proclamation prese...

Notice of Budget Hearing & Budget Adoption

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Fiscal Year Budget at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, prior to the Board of Commissioners Agenda Setting Meeting in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers at the Ocon...

Traffic Advisory: Paving of McNutt Creek Road and South Burson Street Begins April 28

Paving of McNutt Creek Road and South Burson Street will begin on Thursday, April 28, weather permitting. Please drive carefully in this area, and expect delays.

Countywide roadside mowing will begin on May 2. 

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