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Oconee Today -- July 9

Early voting begins today. See what else there is to know in and around Oconee County, Ga.

Weather: We'll see a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms.  Otherwise, partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 90s are in the Weather Channel's forecast.

Top things to know:

  • Early voting begins today in advance of the July 31 primary election, where . Advanced voting continues Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oconee County Board of Elections Office through July 27.  Saturday voting will be held on July 21.
  • The regular meeting of the Oconee County Board of Education, usually held on the second Monday of the month, will take place next Monday, July 16 at 5 p.m. The change is due to the GAEL Summer Conference.
  • Another Candidate Forum is on tap for 7 p.m. in the Community Center at Oconee Veterans Park. .
  • The re-launch of our is off to a great start, as many readers have nominated their favorite businesses for various categories.  The nomination period closes this evening, so take a moment to . Voting starts on July 23 and winners will be announced in August.

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