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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

 

Police and Fire

Victim in Fatal Accident Identified As Oconee Man Reported Missing Last Week

The body of missing UGA student Quinton Ayers was discovered Monday in his vehicle in Gwinnett County, Ga.

Authorities Nab Suspect in Case of Elderly Woman's Stolen Wallet

Nancy C. Crawford, 61, of Athens, has been charged with four felonies. The search continues for a male suspect.

Housekeeper Charged with Stealing from Elderly Oconee Man

Nearly $17,000 worth of sterling silver flatware and jewelry were reported stolen from a Laurel Place residence. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

 

Arts

Watch the Cast of National Geographic's 'Abandoned' Explore an Old Watkinsville Cotton Gin

The episode first aired Wednesday. Clips from the show are also available online.

 

Elections

Speak Out: How Do You Rate the President's Speech?

Who had the best speech of the Democratic National Convention? Do you rate the president's speech as the best, or not? Take our poll or comment.

No City Election in Watkinsville This Year

    The City of Watkinsville will have one new council member next year.  Mike Huff was the lone candidate to qualify for Post 4 last week. Huff, office manager for

     

    Local Connections

    Photos and Video: Prehistoric Friends Visit Watkinsville During First Friday in September

    Event-goers enjoyed a puppet show filled with dinosaurs and other family-friendly activities in downtown Watkinsville, Ga. on Sept. 7.

     

    Opinion

    Won't Back Down

    Film pulls trigger on education reform.

     

    Local Voices

      Oconee County Commissioners Appoint Benko as Administrative Officer and Geddings as Finance Director - by Lee Becker

      Back To The Future: Same Field Trip, Different Eyes - By Tammy Osier

       

      Announcements

      2012 USTA Southern Section Championships

      Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Launches New Website with Tools for Oconee Parents to Fight Childhood Obesity

      ARMC Named a Top Hospital for Patient Experience

       

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