Holder is part of a larger probe into Bishop’s town limits, as there is confusion about the borders. Earlier this fall, the Oconee Board of Elections disqualified Holder, a sitting council member at ...

Family and friends gathered around Hazel Hardigree’s kitchen on Thursday, November 6 to celebrate her 100th birthday. The celebration was fitting as Hazel is known around Oconee County for her ...

Athens broadcaster Kris “KJ Allen” Kendrick on Monday announced his candidacy for Georgia House District 12. He will be running in the May 19 Republican Primary against candidates Ward Black and Chad ...

So as you gather around the table this year, remember: true wealth isn’t found in dollars and cents, but in gratitude, generosity, and the people around you who make life rich. If you find yourself ...

As Veterans Day approaches, one Oconee County resident is reflecting on how his time in the U.S. Army shaped his outlook on life and the values he still carries today. Originally from Jackson County, ...

Scott Chambers’ decision to enlist in the Georgia Army National Guard on his 17th birthday was not for political reasons but as a duty and to honor his country. “Those are the things that mean a lot ...

In 2003, Catherine Roberts, a quilter from Delaware, was inspired by a dream of providing solace to veterans in the form of a quilt. The lack of organized efforts to provide quilts to veterans ...

Pull quote from Col. Lawrence Saul (Ret.): “David always put himself second to the needs of others–both in the Army and as a civilian.” Editor’s note: The following column is a tribute to David ...

Strickland will run against Democrat Eric Gisler, who had already announced his intention to run in 2026. District 121 includes most of Oconee County and parts of Athens-Clarke County. The Oconee ...

On Tuesday, Oconee County voters overwhelmingly renewed a 1% Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), which was first approved in 1997 and renewed about every five years since ...

Master potter, feminist, nurse practitioner and political sculptor Alice Woodruff of Watkinsville died Oct. 29 at the age of 73. A staple of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation and the arts community ...

The 2026 Great Southland Stampede will be held in the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena March 19th-March 21st, 2026. The rodeo begins at 8:00 PM each night.