The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual golf tournament, kids take the stage for a talent show at Rocky Branch Elementary, and North Oconee's band performs a spring concert.
Weather: Warm temperatures and high winds are in today's Weather Channel forecast. Highs will be teeter in the mid 80s and winds could gust up to 25 mph. Plan on a mix of sun and clouds. Top things to know:
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A softball tournament, motorcycle ride and after party, and golf tournament will raise money for Oconee County's Lance Cpl. Michael Boucher.
The Oconee and Athens-Clarke communities are combining forces over the next couple of days to raise money for Purple Heart recipient Lance Cpl. Michael Boucher, an Oconee County Marine who lost both his legs below the knee in an IED blast June 12 while on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Money raised so far has been used to renovate Michael's parents' home, making it accessible for him when he returns, said family friend Gina Taylor, who is also one of the events' organizers. Michael is recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and hopes to return home for a long weekend in November, but won't be able to return permanently until May or June, she said. This weekend's events are the latest of …
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Find out where you can see a collection of vintage cars today. See what else is happening in and around Oconee.
1. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with sunny skies later in the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 70s with gusty west winds, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Stop by Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast this morning starting at 10 a.m. to view a selection of vintage cars. Models include old Packards, Model T Fords, Pierce Arrows, Buicks, Cadillacs, and other Brass Era cars. 3. Registration for teams to participate in the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce 2011 Golf Tournament is taking place. It will be held on May 12 at Lane Creek Golf Course in Bishop. Contact the Chamber for information about teams and sponsorships. 4. The University of Georgia's Concert Choir performs a spring concert this evening at …
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