Patch's Most Popular
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire
Update: Accident with Fatality in Oconee County Shuts Down Section of Atlanta Highway
The single-vehicle crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday on Atlanta Highway between Osceola Avenue and Dials Mill Road in Bogart, authorities report. The GSP has identified the victim.
Authorities Say Saturday Fire on Daniels Bridge Road is 'Suspicious in Origin'
The state Fire Marshal's Office is working with the Oconee County Fire Department and Oconee County Sheriff's deputies on the investigation.
Man Indicted on 10 Counts in Attack on Elderly Oconee Woman
Jacob Potter Wagner has been formally charged with criminal attempt to commit murder. Criminal indictments are not evidence of guilt; they are only charges. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Oconee County Parolee Booked on Battery, Other Charges
54-year-old Jeffery Allen Bishop of Daniels Bridge Road was booked Tuesday. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
News
Local Man Named $1 Million Winner of Weight Loss Contest on 'Dr. Oz Show'
High school teacher Michael Lamb from Watkinsville, who entered “Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You," said his motivation for getting healthy was to potentially be a kidney donor for his wife who suffers with lupus.
Opinion
Do You Think State Legislators Should Be Prohibited from Accepting Gifts from Lobbyists?
A question on the ballot on July 31 will ask whether voters support ending the current practice that allows legislators to accept unlimited gifts from lobbyists. Would you support this measure?
Business
Dunkin' Donuts/ Baskin-Robbins Celebrates Grand Opening
The new restaurant at 2180 Hog Mountain Road opened its doors on Tuesday.
Local Connections
Farmland's Best Friend: Russ Page
Oconee County resident Russ Page's preservation efforts have led to protection of 450 acres of farmland to date.
Local Voices
The Bain of Mitt Romney - Curt Thompson
Farm Pond Exemption to Clean Water Act Allows Farmers To Do What Oconee County Government, Developers Cannot- Lee Becker
Announcements
