Patch's Most Popular
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire
Handyman Accused in Late Night Beating of Elderly Woman After Dispute About Money
Authorities say the 73-year-old victim is in the intensive care unit at Athens Regional Medical Center after being struck repeatedly with a blunt object while she was in bed at her Peacock Drive home Thursday night.
Update- Oconee Sheriff: Elderly Assault Victim Has Long Recovery Ahead
The 73-year-old Oconee County woman who was beaten in her home late Thursday night is improving and no longer in intensive care, according to Sheriff Scott Berry.
Oconee Deputy and Suspect Both Shocked by Taser During Trespassing Arrest
The Oconee County, Ga., deputy and suspect struggled near a CSX railroad track. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
Meth and Cash Found Inside Oconee Home, Couple Charged
Oconee County Sheriff's deputies searched a trailer in Pinewood Estates South mobile home park Friday and seized methamphetamine, marijuana, digital scales, nearly $1,500 and a shotgun.
Schools
Millage Rate Increase and Furlough Days Recommended to Close Oconee Schools' Budget Gap
Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations Randy Morrison says the fiscal year 2013 budget should be balanced through a combination of raising revenue and cutting expenses.
Regents Approve Name for New Institution Created By GSU and NGCSU Merger
The new institution's mission statement has also been approved.
North Oconee Listed as a Top Georgia High School
North Oconee High School is ranked No. 11 in a U.S. News and World Report survey.
Business
Groundbreaking Planned for Epps Bridge Centre
The shopping mall, which will include a 16-screen movie theater, is being built along the Oconee Connector Extension.
Opinion
Women have more control in the delivery room.
Local Voices
Caterpillar Facility To Be Smaller Than Originally Announced, Preliminary Site Plans Filed in Oconee County Show -- Lee Becker
Oconee County Real Estate Sales Looking Better -- Laura Leiden
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