Police and Fire

Tractor Accident Results in Fatality at Local Tree Farm

EMS was dispatched to the tree farm on Sept. 11 at 12:25 p.m.

Ivy Dawn Merck Found Alive in Miami

Authorities feared the worst when UGA graduate went missing in August.

Oconee County Sheriff's Office Involved in Big Regional Bust

Stolen items were recovered in cooperation with the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, the Sheriff's Office says.

Student at Gainesville State College in Watkinsville Investigated in Fake ID Ring

Officials haven't made arrests in that case, but they just busted a group at UGA, according to reports.

Structure Fire on Old Bishop Road Deemed Total Loss

Parts of Old Bishop Road were shut down on Tuesday as a result of a structure fire.

Business

Cole Bros. Circus to Pay Federal Fine over Animal Treatment Complaints

Cole Bros. Circus, which is coming to Watkinsville Sept. 17-19, has settled multiple complaints with the USDA over treatment of its animals, according to a news release.

Topping off the New Oconee RaceTrac

The gas station at Mars Hill Road and Highway 78 is starting to look complete.

Local Connections

Local Church History Discovered in Time Capsule Hidden Since 1920

The capsule contained a list of what is believed to be the charter members of the church.

Oconee County Will Never Forget

On the eleventh anniversary of 9-11, flowers adorn a remnant of the World Trade Center housed inside the Community Center at Oconee Veterans Park.

Schools

Report Released by Gov. Deal Hopes to Increase Number of Georgians Earning a Degree

Through the new campus plans UGA will begin to increase focus on four and five year graduation rates.

Opinion

POLL: Is it OK to Visit the Cole Bros. Circus?

The show is coming to Watkinsville next week, but some people are concerned about its treatment of animals.

Is it OK to Let a Baby 'Cry it Out' as a Method of Sleep Training?

Many exhausted parents believe it is, but some say it leads to emotional issues later in life. What do you believe?

Local Voices

Oconee and Clarke County Development Authorities Option Additional Land in Orkin Tract for Caterpillar by Lee Becker

Last Weekend of Perspectives! (last day is Sept. 19) by Joe Ruiz

Walton EMC Operation Round Up Pumps $77,000 Into Local Communities by Greg Brooks

Announcements

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