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Oconee County Coroner’s Office Receives IACME Accreditation

The Oconee County Coroner’s Office recently received accreditation by the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). The official Certificate of Accreditation was presented by  IACME President Gary Watts to C...

Oconee BOC Seeks Applicants for Board of Tax Assessors

OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

TO OCONEE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for an appointment to the following:

Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors: &...

BOC To Hold Public Hearings on Millage Rate Adoption

In compliance with Georgia law, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners hereby announces its intention to adopt a millage rate of 6.65 (unincorporated) and 7.59 (incorporated). Under current Georgia law, the proposed millage rates are considered to resul...

July 6 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing followed by its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The following actions were taken at the BOC regular meeting:

• Announcements: 
  • Senior Center Groundbreaking will be ...

New Fee Schedule for Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers

A new fee schedule is now in effect at Oconee County Recycling/Waste Convenience Centers.

Oconee County Senior Center to Host Expansion Groundbreaking July 27

Addition will include health & wellness center, additional program space

The Oconee County Senior Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the official start of construction on the center’s expan...

Oconee County BOC Seeking Citizen Applicants for Planning Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee

OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS 

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for appointments to the following: 

Oconee County Planning Commission:&n...

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 helps farmers keep their land in agriculture. ...

Georgia Environmental Protection Division Announces Annual Ban on Open Burning

Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties.

Eagle Tavern Renovation & Repair Update

The Eagle Tavern Museum is currently closed for renovations and repairs to the historic structure. Repairs to the foundation will begin on Monday, March 15, in order to remediate erosion issues. These repairs are expected to be completed within four to fi...