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Oconee County legislators seek to change how Athens-Clarke constitutes elections board
The following is republished with permission from the Oconee County Observation blog: By Lee Becker Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus...

Classic City News
Apr 15 min read
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Oconee County Sheriff investigates apparent murder-suicide on Mars Hill Road
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people after what they said was a domestic incident. According to...

Classic City News
Mar 251 min read
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Newest area public park opens this weekend
City of Watkinsville Announces Grand Opening of Thomas Farm Preserve The City of Watkinsville is thrilled to announce the grand opening...

Classic City News
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Overturned tractor trailer on Epps Bridge Parkway snarls rush hour traffic
This message was issued by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office: Please be advised that Epps Bridge Parkway Westbound in the area of the 10...

Classic City News
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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James Arwood chosen as Watkinsville police chief
The following was released on Friday by the city of Watkinsville: James Arwood to Serve as Watkinsville Police Chief WATKINSVILLE, Nov....

Classic City News
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Tip leads to arrest of woman wanted for opioid trafficking in Florida
By Joe Johnson A tip recently led police to an extended stay hotel in Athens where they arrested a woman who is wanted in Florida for...

Classic City News
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Fire destroys or damages over a dozen vehicles at Washington Farms in Oconee County
By Joe Johnson Fire destroyed or damaged 14 vehicles Saturday afternoon at Washington Farms in Oconee County. After one vehicle caught...

Classic City News
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Fire destroys house in Oconee County
By Joe Johnson Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a house in Oconee County Friday morning. The lone resident who was...

Classic City News
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Student arrested for threatening school violence in Oconee County
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement about the arrest of a student at Malcom Bridge Middle School: On...

Classic City News
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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