Applications are being accepted for the part-time position.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Employer: Oconee County Government Description: Oconee County Human Resources lists an open position for part-time OFFICE ASSISTANT in the Public Works Department. See the attached job description for more details. How to Apply: Submit applications from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Oconee County Board of Commissioners' Human Resources Office at 23 North Main Street (Oconee County Courthouse), Room 203. An application packet and driving history form can be found online. Deadline: Until filled. Check and see if the position is still available. It was listed as an open position on Nov. 6, 2012.
The store, which shut its doors permanently at midnight on Nov. 4, is a casualty of the Mars Hill widening project.
The gas pumps are gone and the words "Store Closed" are posted on the sign outside of the Golden Pantry Food Store at Hodges Mill and Mars Hill roads. Signs on the doors read: "We are Sorry to Announce that due to the Department of Transportation road widening project this store will close as of Midnight on November 4th. "We look forward to serving you in one of our other area locations. "Thank you for your many years of Patronage." Though aware of the Mars Hill widening project, a store manager in January 2011 told Patch she was surprised to learn the store would need to be purchased. A firm hired by the county to handle negociations has been obtaining rights of way for more than 100 properties and purchasing others that the county must …
Charles Welch
4:06 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Although now I live in Athens... I'm both happy and sad to see Mars Hill Road being widened. I really hate seeing how the "ROW" (right of way) process works. It seems a bit aggressive, but I would assume it's necessary for a 4 laned road like this. Also I'm a bit curious how the tail-end of this road project will go... out towards downtown Watkinsville. If Mars Hill is four laned and then goes … more ›