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Fireworks, Golf Cart Crash and Great American Cleanup News in Oconee Patch's Most Popular
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
The 54-year-old man suspected of stealing wallets from Barrow, Clarke and Oconee locations may be headed to Florida, 11Alive reports.
Burglar Snatches Cash Drawer from Watkinsville Business
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Police responded to a burglar alarm and found a window had been smashed at Watkinsville Service Center.
NOHS Students Accused of Crashing School's Golf Cart into Fence
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Two 17-year-old boys were charged this week with criminal trespass. An arrest isn't a conviction.
Shoplifting Suspect Gets Stitches After Tussle with Oconee Walmart Security Guard
The 18 year old is accused of trying to steal more than $600 worth of items from the store. An arrest isn't a conviction.
Local Connections
Oconee 4th of July Spectacular 2013 to Spotlight Local Entertainment
Make plans to celebrate America's independence by watching fireworks at Oconee Veterans Park.
Business
Oconee County's Unemployment Rate Lowest in State at 5.1 Percent
Fewer layoffs resulted in an unemployment rate decline for northeast Georgia in February.
Health
Health Inspectors Visit Elementary School and Fast Food Restaurant
One critical violation was noted during a recent inspection of a cafeteria in Oconee County.
Government
Georgia Gun Bill Fails over College Provision
The Senate didn't get behind a plan to let students carry guns on the University of Georgia and other campuses.
Would You Support a State Sales Tax to Replace the State Income Tax?
Seven states already have no state income tax and Georgia House Rep. Tom Kirby plans to introduce a bill advocating the same for Georgia.
Oconee County Units Request Nearly 20 Percent Increase In Fiscal Year 2014 Funding by Lee Becker
Great American Cleanup in Oconee Events by Angela Helwig
Oconee County High Junior Serves on Georgia Governor's Commission on Teen Driving by Hannah Walters
Dustin Schroeder of Watkinsville Makes Dean's List at RIT
Oconee Connector clean up
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