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Posted by Stephanie Gross (Editor), April 15, 2012 at 05:30 pm

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Michael's story was to be read aloud while his photos were prominently displayed on the BravesVision video board at Sunday's home game versus the Brewers.

Police and Fire

Vehicles were blocking the roadway near the party on Dogwood Hill, authorities report.

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported April 2-9.

Schools

Oconee County Schools' “four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate” for 2011 is 91.57 percent, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education this week.

Opinion

How should parents handle pacifier addiction?

Local Voices

Quid Est Veritas? (What Is Truth?) By Jason Brooks

By Lee Becker

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OCAF Seeks Volunteers for Southworks Annual Market and Festival

Whitaker and Extra Special People, Inc. Competing for 2012 Impact Award

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Allergy-friendly & vegan bakery opens in Athens area!

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Volunteers Needed for 4th of July Spectacular

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Announcements June 18, 2013 at 10:59 am

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Jordan Farrington Receives Oconee County Medical Responder…

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Announcements June 17, 2013 at 06:47 pm

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Weight Loss and Fitness Experts: Blog on Patch!

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North Oconee Students Selected to Visit NASA This Summer

WATKINSVILLE – Morgan Kemmerlin of North Oconee High School in Bogart will travel to NASA’s…

Announcements June 17, 2013 at 03:26 am

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Noah Smith Earns Eagle Scout Rank!

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Announcements June 16, 2013 at 03:58 pm

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Georgia Tech Graduates from Oconee County Area Announced

ATLANTA, GA (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees…

Announcements June 16, 2013 at 03:34 pm

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OCHS Cheerleading Held Future Cheer Warrior Kiddie Camp

The OCHS Cheerleaders hosted their annual Kiddie Camp May 29-31. Ninety girls attended the…

Announcements June 14, 2013 at 07:31 pm

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

Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) today announced that he will host a ‘Coffee with the…

Announcements June 13, 2013 at 11:59 pm

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Georgia United Credit Union Announces School Supply Drive…

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Announcements June 13, 2013 at 07:55 pm

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Intern wanted for newspaper in Greene/Putnam/Morgan

Coalition, a weekly newspaper serving Greene, Putnam, and Morgan counties, is seeking an…

Announcements June 11, 2013 at 10:49 pm

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Notice of Appointments to Oconee County Advisory Boards &…

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Berry College Students From Oconee County Named to Dean's…

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Announcements June 9, 2013 at 03:01 pm

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Oconee County Fire Rescue Raises Nearly $18,000 Through Boot…

Oconee County Fire Rescue conducted the annual Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Boot Drive…

Announcements June 9, 2013 at 04:54 am

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Donations in Memory of Waffle House Waitress

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Announcements June 5, 2013 at 08:14 pm

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Mary McQuinn June 5, 2013 at 03:44 pm

Thanks everyone for your generosity! We raised enough!

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Bryan Chandlee-Exum June 6, 2013 at 02:53 pm

What a lovely gesture and thank goodness the money was raised. I seem to keep getting the news to…Read More late. my fault I am sure. I would like to know of any other donations needed in the future, would love to help Misty's daughter Tabitha if I can.

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Mary McQuinn June 7, 2013 at 12:00 am

Update A college fund has been set up for Misty Myrick's daughter. Those who wish to make a…Read More donation can go to any Pinnacle Bank account number is 5255142 Edward or Tabitha Taylor. If you are unable to get to the bank you can mail it to 3140 Lexington Rd. Athens Ga 30603 Thanks & God Bless!

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Announcements May 31, 2013 at 11:18 am

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Rep. Chuck Williams Serving on the National Conference of…

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Announcements May 31, 2013 at 10:49 am

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Congressman Broun Says Fiscal Cliff Bill Makes a 'Mockery…

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Rosalyn Holl January 2, 2013 at 05:51 pm

Thank you, Rep. Broun, for standing up for your beliefs. In doing so, you have represented the…Read More best interest of the American people. Please keep on.this track for the sake of America.

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Bill Caputi January 3, 2013 at 04:49 pm

Imagine that! A mockery of a representative calling an issue a mockery! How much of his outrageous…Read More salary and benefit package is he willing to give up? And what he calls fact is seriously distorted information. Good leaders don't run and hide from an issue and then blame others for their shortcomings... I realize good leaders are hard to find.... but, why do we continue to tolerate mediocrity? A vacant seat would be just as effective as this congressman... actually, as I think about it, probably more effective.

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Opinion May 31, 2013 at 10:19 am

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Stephanie Gross (Editor) May 29, 2013 at 07:13 pm

Thanks for sharing, Ken. It looks like it was a special day. And that pizza is making my stomach…Read More growl!

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Stephanie Gross (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 05:41 pm

Beautiful, Cindy. Thanks for sharing!

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Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 06:17 pm

Love those pictures - and congratulations to the graduates. You can also post a personal…Read More congratulations to your graduate in announcements on Patch as well.

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Tammy Osier May 22, 2013 at 12:53 am

What a beautiful young girl Nicosha Pugh is! Love her hair! I'm sure they are all so proud as are…Read More their parents! Unforgettable day for graduates!

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