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 vo...

BOC Meeting Dates & Tax Millage Public Hearings

Upcoming Board of Commissioners Meeting Dates and Tax Millage Public Hearing Schedule:

July 30 - 1st Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

July 30 - BOC Agenda Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

August 6 - 2nd Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m.

August 6 - 3rd Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m.

Au...

Dennis Luckey Named Medical First Responder of the Year

Dennis Luckey, an Emergency Medical Technician who serves as the Medical Officer for Station 1 in Watkinsville, was recognized as the Medical First Responder of the Year for Oconee County during the 28^thAnnual Northeast Georgia EMS Awards Banquet.

Luckey, ...

Oconee County Water Resources Earns GAWP Award

The Oconee County Water Resources Department earned the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Gold/Platinum Award for the 17th straight year in 2019. GAWP Executive Director Pam Burnett presented the award, which recognizes 100% compliance for record...

Ladder Truck 8 Officially Welcomed Into Service with "Push In" Ceremony

Oconee County Fire Rescue held a “Push In” Ceremony for its new Ladder Truck 8 at Station 8 on Monday, June 3, 2019. Following remarks from Oconee County Commission Chairman John Daniell and Fire Rescue personnel, firefighters pushed t...

2019 Property Assessment Notices

2019 Property Assessment Notices were mailed on May 17, 2019. All property owners will receive a notice, unless their property has been classified as exempt property. If you have not received a notice by May 24, please call the Property Appraisal Office a...

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...

Winners of World Water Day Poster & Essay Contest Recognized

Oconee County Commission Chairman John Daniell presented certificates to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade winners of the World Water Day Poster & Essay Contest at High Shoals Elementary this spring. Congratulations to all the contest winners and thank you ...

Public Notice - Calls Creek

Public Notice of Application for a Land Application System Permit

Open Burning Ban in Effect May 1 - September 30

The Georgia EPD's seasonal ban on open burning is in effect from May 1 through September 30 for 54 counties in Georgia, including Oconee. This annual ban, which has been in effect since 2005, prohibits the burning of yard and land-clearing debris; it is i...