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Murder Suspect Remains Behind Bars and New Movie Theater Opens in Oconee Patch's Most Popular

Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Bond Hearing Continued for Talmadge Powell

The family of the 78-year-old Oconee County man facing a murder charge needs more time to select an attorney, public defender says.

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Burglary and Meth Possession Charges in Latest Oconee County Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

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Police Find Stolen Motorcycle Parked Outside of Watkinsville Business

The motorcycle was reported stolen out of South Carolina in 2009.

Fifteen Days in Israel--'The Trip of A Lifetime' For Oconee County Sheriff

Sheriff Scott Berry said the trip combined training, education and sightseeing.

 

Business

University 16 Cinemas Celebrates Grand Opening

The Georgia Theatre Company is now showing films at its state-of-the-art theater in Epps Bridge Centre in Oconee County.

Oconee Restaurant Inspections: No Critical Violations Found

Find out how Oconee County restaurants and places that offer food services scored on recent health inspections.

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Names New President

The Chamber's board of directors has announced Kay Keller will assume the duties of president July 15.

 

Volunteers in the News

Summertime Oconee Food For Kids Program Fills Gap for Families in Need

Breakfast and lunch items are being provided to sixteen families with a total of 42 children through the Oconee Area Resource Council and partnerships with local organizations and volunteers.

 

Local Voices

Called Meeting of Oconee County Commissioners To Deal With Sewer Capacity Fees by Lee Becker

A Peek Behind the Curtain - Part 3 by Bowen Craig

by Jordan Beaman

Mass Murder in My Backyard by Jason Brooks

 

Announcements

Who Keeps Georgia Safe? Oconee Sheriff Trained by Israeli Counterterrorism Experts to Improve Public Safety

OCHS Cheerleading Held Future Cheer Warrior Kiddie Camp

Notice of Appointments to Oconee County Advisory Boards & Committees

Broun to Host ‘Coffee with the Congressman’ in Oconee County

 

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