Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting at the practice's new office.
After serving patients for 14 years at an Athens location, Dr. James Parker has moved his practice to Oconee County. The new office, located at 1181 Langford Drive, boasts an outpatient surgery center for cosmetic procedures. Parker Plastic Surgery offers a range of services. For more information about the practice, visit www.parkerplasticsurgery.com and on Facebook. Don’t miss any Oconee news. Subscribe to Oconee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A ribbon cutting, haunted trick-or-treat, and Board of Commissioners' meeting are a few of the things to know about in and around Oconee today.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Weather: Mostly cloudy skies and high winds are in today's Weather Channel forecast. A high of 57 is expected, so be sure to bundle up before heading out to work or school. Top things to know: Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp pays a visit to Oconee County. See what else there is to know.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Weather: Another pleasant autumn day is ahead. The Weather Channel predicts mainly sunny skies with high temperatures in the upper 70s. A low of 53 is predicted for overnight. Top things to know: Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A Rotary Club meeting, ribbon cutting, and high school cross country meet are a few of the things to know about in and around Oconee today.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Weather: Partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 70s are in today's Weather Channel forecast. Lows overnight will drop into the mid 50s. Top things to know: Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.
Monday, October 15, 2012
The new business is located in the Langford Business Park.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
After spending much of his career working in an east Athens State Farm office, Dana Kerr says he's excited to be offering insurance products to a new market in Oconee County. Kerr and his team sell auto, home, life, and health insurance and can assist with banking needs. "We offer, what I believe, are the best policies you can buy, the best service from myself and my team -- supported by the company in an outstanding way -- and then obviously we try to offer at a competitive price," Kerr said. "I think we're really good at really bringing the three of those things together." On Oct. 9, a ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the office's opening and membership with the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. The office is located at 1220 …
Friday, October 12, 2012
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, a free family fun day, and high school football games are a few of the things to know in and around Oconee today.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Weather: The work week comes to a close with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. The National Weather Service predicts wind gusts could reach up to 15mph. Top things to know: Friday Night Lights -- Football Lineup *Kick off for all games is 7:30 p.m. Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Weather: We'll see mainly cloudy skies today, according to the Weather Channel. The high is expected to be 71 degrees. Lows overnight will be in the low 50s. Top things to know: Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.
Monday, October 8, 2012
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at the new Oconee County, Ga. gas station and convenience store.
Finishing touches are taking place at the site of the new RaceTrac at 2403 Monroe Highway in preparation for opening day Friday, Oct. 12. In celebration, a ribbon cutting has been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The owners will say a few words, as will Melvin Davis, Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners. Members of the North Oconee High School Titan Regiment are slated to perform and a DJ will keep the party rocking through the early afternoon. Additionally, vendors will be giving away free samples and coupons. The entire community is invited, according to Kristi McLinskey, RaceTrac Community Partnerships Manager in Georgia. "We want them to see what we have to offer here to make people's lives easier and more enjoyable," she said. The …
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the dealership's new ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 18, 2012.
Ambassadors with the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce recently toured Athens Ford dealership on Atlanta Highway while attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new ownership. Jade Valdes, who handles public relations, explained that Artwork from ATHICA is currently on display inside. In an effort to seek out new ways to support the arts as well as athletics, Valdes said Athens Ford has launched a scholarship contest through its Facebook page that will award three art students. Winners will be announced on Dec. 1, 2012. See the attached video for more details. Learn more about Athens Ford by visiting the website www.athensford.com/index.htm or check it out on Facebook. Don’t miss any Oconee news. Subscribe to Oconee Patch’s …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Rain and thunderstorms dominate the forecast for Tuesday.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Weather: You won't want to forget your umbrella as you head out of the door; the Weather Channel is calling for a 100 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. Some storms could become severe. A high temperature of 75 is expected. Top things to know: