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Here are some of the most-read stories on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and fire
Because the mobile home burned completely and there is a lack of evidence, the state fire marshal's office does not plan to investigate, Oconee County Fire Chief Bruce Thaxton says.
Schools
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The Oconee County Board of Education thanked Sheriff's deputies Monday for directing school traffic and keeping the community safe.
Elections
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Ivie, a salesman for Baldwin Filters, is running against Dan Matthews, who manages an Athens law firm and ran for State House District 113.
Matthews, an office administrator and clerk for the Athens law firm of Eric K. Krasle & Associates, is running against Charles Ivie, a retiring sales manager, in the Nov. 8 election.
Snellville Police Detective Cpl. Trey Downs, a lifelong resident of Oconee County, plans to run for Sheriff in 2012.
Arts
R.E.M. calls it "quits" after 31 years together making fantastic rock music.
Neighborhood Files
A philanthropist and straight 'A' student.
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