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Burglaries Under Investigation and New Business Opens in Oconee Patch's Most Popular
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Suspected 'Office Creeper' Jailed in North Carolina
Tony Hornsby, the man authorities believe snatched wallets from inside businesses in counties throughout Georgia, including Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Oconee, has been arrested.
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Watkinsville Police Investigating Residential Burglaries
Burglars recently broke into homes on South Third and Morrison streets.
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Electronics were also stolen during the break-in this past weekend.
Grocery Store Employee Spots Shoplifter Stuffing Meat into Pants
The suspect ran out of Bell's Wednesday before deputies arrived.
Local Connections
Since 2011, the area organization has more than doubled its distribution of backpacks filled with essential transition supplies for foster children.
MR. Comic Shop Now Open in Watkinsville
The store sells The Walking Dead, the Avengers and other popular titles along with independent and underground comics.
Oconee Restaurant Inspections -- Hand Washing Violation Noted
Recent scores range from 89-95.
Kay Betts Named Interim Headmaster of Athens Academy
Betts will serve in the role for the 2013-14 school year.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from Tornados to chemoTherapy
The Sanders family thanks the community for the support they continue to receive as Randy battles cancer.
Would You Support the International Monetary Fund's Suggestion of a $1.40 Per Gallon U.S. Gas Tax?
The IMF suggests U.S. drivers pay an additional $1.40 a gallon gas tax to help fund budget deficits while reducing carbon emissions.
Oconee County Commissioners Pass Issue of Prezoning To County Industrial Development Authority by Lee Becker
Recycle for Earth Day to Helps the Animals!
Oconee Farmers Market Opened With 33 Vendors
Bless My Soul Women's Conference
Watkinsville Author Denise Weimer Releases First Book in Georgia Gold Series
Fox's Community Easter egg hunt 2013
Oconee County Commissioners Accepting Applications for Appointments to Advisory Committees and Commissions
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