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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire
Oconee Sheriff's Office Investigating Reported Rape
A woman told deputies she was raped in her home Tuesday by a man she met on Craigslist.
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The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported Sept. 13-16.
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Business
Caterpillar Project Dubbed 'Deal of the Year'
The Georgia Economic Developers Association awarded Oconee and Athens-Clarke County officials during a conference in Savannah last week.
Oconee Restaurant Inspections
The Northeast Georgia Health District classifies a coffee shop and a sandwich shop as "high risk."
Internships at Caterpillar in Oconee-Athens Available for Summer 2013
Applications are being accepted for Human Resources and Environmental Health and Safety internships.
Elections
Do the Dueling Videos of 'Redistribution' vs. the 47 Percent Give a Clear Choice for Voters?
After a video was leaked exposing comments Mitt Romney made at a fundraiser, one has now surfaced that the Romney camp says shows that the president's agenda is one of redistribution of wealth.
Schools
Video: Tour the New NOHS Field House
School officials held a ribbon cutting and reception on Sept. 16 to celebrate the opening of the new all sports athletic facility, which was first used during last Friday's football game.
Local Connections
The Reverend John Andrew Chapter National Society of Daughters of The American Revolution celebrated the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 2012.
Halloween Costume Swap Planned at Oconee Library
Drop off gently-used costumes for children ages 0-11 through Oct. 4.
Opinion
A Working Mom's Dilemma
Feminist Anthropology Professor under fire for nursing her sick daughter during class.
Local Voices
by Lee Becker
Perspectives has the best year to date! by Joe Ruiz
Announcements
OCHS Competition Cheerleaders win 1st Place
North Oconee Competition Cheerleading!
OCHS National Merit Semifinalist
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