Police and Fire

Man Charged in Oconee County Stabbing

A 55-year-old resident of Pinewood Estates South mobile home park is accused of stabbing an acquaintance on July 28, 2012. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Found Prosthetic Leg Returned to 6-Year-Old Owner

Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon says the prosthesis belongs to boy whose family recently moved to Oconee County from Oregon.

Church Buildings' Windows Shattered by Golf Balls and Rocks

The vandalism reportedly occurred earlier this week at the First Baptist Church of Bogart in Oconee County, Ga.

Elections

McKillip Concedes 117th State House Race; Quick Wins

State Rep. Doug McKillip told the Athens Banner-Herald he won't seek a recount in the tight race.

Summary of Oconee Primary Election Results

Scott Berry Wins Oconee Sheriff's Race

Melvin Davis Re-Elected Chairman of Oconee Board of Commissioners

Jennifer Riddle Elected Oconee Tax Commissioner

Tom Odom wins Oconee School Board Chairman's Race

Government

Walton and Oconee Counties Get $32 Million Loan for Hard Labor Creek Project

Officials with the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Project learned Wednesday they had been approved for the full $32 million loan they had applied for to help bring water to the region.

Local Voices

Oconee Rotary Club Recognizes Members’ Outstanding Service - Eadaoin Waller

Oconee and Walton Counties Get Loans from State for Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Project - Lee Becker

Announcement

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun Wins Re-election

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