New Traffic Signal at Mars Hill/Rocky Branch/Virgil Langford To Be Activated December 12

The new traffic signal located at the intersection of Mars Hill Road/Rocky Branch Road/Virgil Langford Road will be activated on December 12, 2019, weather permitting.

December 17 BOC Agenda Setting Meeting Canceled

The December 17 Board of Commissioners Agenda Setting Meeting has been canceled. The agenda for the January 7 meeting will be posted by December 27, 2019.

December 3 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• Recognized Human Resources Director Jill Faulkner for her recent completion of the Certified Human R...

Builder/Contractor Class on 2018 Code Amendment Updates To Be Held December 13.

A Builder/Contractor Class on 2018 Code Amendments will be held at the Oconee County Civic Center on Friday, December 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no cost for the class and five hours of continuing education units  may be earned by li...

Oconee County Human Resources Director Earns GLGPA Certification

Oconee County Human Resources Director Jill Faulkner (center) recently completed the Certified Human Resource Manager Program (CHRMP) administered by the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA), a professional organization dedicated to esta...

Oconee County Hosted ACCG 5th District Meeting

Oconee County was pleased to host the Association County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG) 5th District Meeting today at Hedge Row Farms in Bishop. County officials from around the district met to discuss key county issues with state legislators...

Oconee County BOC Recognizes Fire Rescue Medical Responders

Oconee County Fire Rescue medical responders were recognized at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 11, for their exemplary response in saving the life of a resident who experienced a major cardiac event. Chad and Jennifer Arnest (fron...

Oconee County Under Level 1 Drought Response

Residents urged to conserve water

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has declared a Level 1 Drought Response in 103 counties, including Oconee, in response to worsening drought conditions across much of the state. The Level 1 Drought Respo...

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.

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...