Police and Fire

One Jailer Fired, Another Resigns Amid Allegations of 'Inappropriate' Contact With Inmate

No evidence of physical contact was found but the two men reportedly engaged in conversations that were "sexual in nature" with a female inmate at the Oconee County, Ga. Jail, chief deputy says.

Two Monroe Men Facing Burglary Charges in Oconee County

Donald Cory Turpin and Ricky Young are charged in connection with two burglaries that occurred on Choyce Johnson Road on July 26, 2012. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Feds Charge Oconee County Man with Drug and Weapon Violations

Winfred Turner, a/k/a “Outlaw Bubba,” is one of 23 defendants charged with drug and gun offenses in a federal investigation of north Georgia motorcycle clubs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

Dog Requires Extensive Surgery After Being Shot in Three Legs

A resident of Hailey Drive in Bogart, Ga. says her pet Labrador Retriever came home Sunday evening with the injuries.

Government

Midtown Walking District Proposed for Watkinsville -- What do you think?

A landowner has proposed a plan to develop seven acres across from Rocket Field into a center of shops, eateries, office spaces and an amphitheater.

Business

Top Staff of The Red & Black Student Newspaper at UGA Resigns

The editor-in-chief and her staff on Wednesday walked out of the newspaper building in Athens, Ga.

Elections/Opinion

What Is the Biggest Issue for You in the 2012 Presidential Election?

Now that we are in the final stretch with two clear choices, what will be key in deciding how you cast your ballot in November?

Schools

No! to Charter School Amendment, Says State School Chief

Superintendent John Barge nixes idea of no local control for charter schools.

Announcements

GAE Lauds State Superintendent’s Stance Against Charter School Constitutional Amendment

Georgia’s Jobless Rate Jumps to 9.3% in July

Local Voices

ESP Announces Addition of Assistant Director by Leslie Hale

Justification for Farm Pond Exemption for Lake on Aycock Road Remains Hidden to Public by Lee Becker

Announcements

GAE Lauds State Superintendent’s Stance Against Charter School Constitutional Amendment

Georgia’s Jobless Rate Jumps to 9.3% in July

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