Upon arrival, a responding deputy observed Mitchell Oldham enter the residence through the front door. When the deputy ...

On March 10, the Bogart City Council voted unanimously to approve the 2026 Fiscal Year budget. Mayor Janet Jones was not in attendance, but council members Greg Maddox, John Larkin, Jon Payne and ...

Porterfield proposed developing a long-term plan for Bishop’s future and suggested consulting the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) to guide the process. The council ...

BREAKING: According to Oconee County Sheriff James Hale, earlier this evening, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a ...

Visitors to Bishop can expect a colorful welcome thanks to local artist Marisa Leilani. The town recently commissioned Marisa to refurbish a roadside mural. A native of Athens, Leilani has been a full ...

Every second Tuesday of each month, the Cotton Patch Quilters meet at Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens to assure the ...

It was a highlight of her day for Oconee County High School Cafeteria Manager Tammy Luther to make small talk with 17-year-old junior Will Morgan about their mutual appreciation for the mechanics and ...

Donna Lynn Saxon Randall passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 7, 1955, Donna spent her life nurturing others with a tender heart and a ...

Effective February 7, 2025, Daniel Queen resigned as the Oconee County 4-H & Youth Development Agent. A resignation letter signed by Queen was emailed to his superior, Joel Burnsed, on January 27, ...

Last month, community members crammed into the small office space at the animal shelter where the Animal Services Advisory Board meets to speak publicly about their experience volunteering and about a ...

Sweet Smiles: Free Dental Day in Collaboration with The Bunny Hive Athens this Valentine’s Day! As Valentine’s Day approaches on February 14, 2025, it’s the perfect time to show love. At Athens Area ...