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

Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office Staff Replaces Child's Stolen Christmas Presents

The gifts were taken from an unlocked car on Bradford Place sometime overnight Christmas Eve to early Christmas morning.

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Three Arrested on Meth Charges in Oconee

Deputies reportedly found the drug during a traffic stop on US 441 at Lampkin Branch Road. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

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Woman Arrested for Selling Stolen Artwork to Downtown Watkinsville Business

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

 

Arts

Movie Reviews: 'Django Unchained' Scores Big with Critics

Quentin Tarantino's latest film, set before the Civil War commences, offers "a bloody good time," critics say. Have you seen it?

High School Art Students Show off Work

A selection of artwork created by Oconee County High School and North Oconee High School students is on display this month at the Oconee County Schools district central office building.

 

Connections

New Year's Eve 2012 Celebrations in Northeast Georgia

Make plans now to attend events in Oconee, Barrow, Athens, Grayson and Dacula and ring in 2013.

 

Opinion

Does the Media Have the Responsibility and Right to Publish the Names of Gun Owners?

In the wake of the murders in Connecticut, the Journal News ran a story with the names and addresses of gunowners in Westchester and Rockland counties.

 

Local Voices

Oconee County Reports Surplus For 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and Spending From 2009 Tax

Willie is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

 

Announcements

OCHS Swim & Dive Team Places Second

 

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