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Oconee County approves conservation bank changes amid community, Duke Energy pushback - WYFF
Oconee County approves conservation bank changes amid community, Duke Energy pushback WYFF
Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:02 pm
Upstate man accused of using government issued county credit card for unauthorized purchases - WYFF
Upstate man accused of using government issued county credit card for unauthorized purchases WYFF
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:24 am
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrests Seneca Man on Breach of Trust Charge - WNEG Radio
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrests Seneca Man on Breach of Trust Charge WNEG Radio
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:41 pm
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office to hold Next Community Meal in Mountain Rest on July 24th - WNEG Radio
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office to hold Next Community Meal in Mountain Rest on July 24th WNEG Radio
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:41 pm
Officials: Oconee County employee charged after stealing over $4K - FOX Carolina
Officials: Oconee County employee charged after stealing over $4K FOX Carolina
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:24 pm
Editor Billy Vaughn remembered for talent, tenacity - The Oconee Enterprise
Editor Billy Vaughn remembered for talent, tenacity The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:11 pm
OCHS grad to skydive for ESP - The Oconee Enterprise
OCHS grad to skydive for ESP The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:06 pm
Man turns himself in for 2021 vehicular homicide - The Oconee Enterprise
Man turns himself in for 2021 vehicular homicide The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:03 pm
Officials: Oconee County employee charged after stealing over $4K - FOX Carolina
Officials: Oconee County employee charged after stealing over $4K FOX Carolina
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:11 pm
Firefighters dedicate grave marker for Vinnie Williams - The Oconee Enterprise
Firefighters dedicate grave marker for Vinnie Williams The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:31 pm
Upstate man arrested for fraudulent purchases on county card, investigation continues - WLOS
Upstate man arrested for fraudulent purchases on county card, investigation continues WLOS
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:11 pm
Oconee loses community pillar - The Oconee Enterprise
Oconee loses community pillar The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:01 pm
Trees Plus LTD Arborist in Oconee Delivers Root-Focused Tree Care for Safer Homes - FinancialContent
Trees Plus LTD Arborist in Oconee Delivers Root-Focused Tree Care for Safer Homes FinancialContent
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:07 am
Proposed changes to conservation program in Oconee Co. - FOX Carolina
Proposed changes to conservation program in Oconee Co. FOX Carolina
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:49 am
Upstate missing woman found safe - WYFF
Upstate missing woman found safe WYFF
Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:48 am
Weather alert active for Oconee Mountains Tuesday afternoon – gusts to hit 40 mph - The State
Weather alert active for Oconee Mountains Tuesday afternoon – gusts to hit 40 mph The State
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:28 pm
Oconee Co. woman found safe after missing for six months - WSPA 7NEWS
Oconee Co. woman found safe after missing for six months WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:23 pm
Oconee Co. school district names interim superintendent - FOX Carolina
Oconee Co. school district names interim superintendent FOX Carolina
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:22 am
Oconee Co. School board selects interim superintendent - FOX Carolina
Oconee Co. School board selects interim superintendent FOX Carolina
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:22 am
Checking in on the 2-time state champs. What's North Oconee basketball up to this summer? - Online Athens
Checking in on the 2-time state champs. What's North Oconee basketball up to this summer? Online Athens
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Oconee Mountains and Greater Oconee Friday - The State
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Oconee Mountains and Greater Oconee Friday The State
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:35 pm
Local luxury builder to develop million-dollar townhomes near Lake Oconee - The Business Journals
Local luxury builder to develop million-dollar townhomes near Lake Oconee The Business Journals
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:22 pm
Video captures Upstate woman being bitten by copperhead; one of 19 victims in Upstate this year - WYFF
Video captures Upstate woman being bitten by copperhead; one of 19 victims in Upstate this year WYFF
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:20 pm
Oconee County Schools Promote Sustainability Through Classroom Recycling Initiatives - Grady Newsource
Oconee County Schools Promote Sustainability Through Classroom Recycling Initiatives Grady Newsource
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Oconee Blotter: Watkinsville man crashes his Chevrolet Colorado into house - Online Athens
Oconee Blotter: Watkinsville man crashes his Chevrolet Colorado into house Online Athens
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Landowners protect 172 acres of forests and streams in Oconee County - Post and Courier
Landowners protect 172 acres of forests and streams in Oconee County Post and Courier
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:00 am
John David Williams Obituary July 11, 2025 - Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
John David Williams Obituary July 11, 2025 Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Oconee County Thursday – gusts to hit 60 mph - Hilton Head Island Packet
Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Oconee County Thursday – gusts to hit 60 mph Hilton Head Island Packet
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:51 pm
Landuse and land cover shape organic contaminants distribution in the Oconee River watershed in Georgia - Nature
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:18 pm
Oconee Co. deputies seek information from July 3 shooting - WSPA 7NEWS
Oconee Co. deputies seek information from July 3 shooting WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:59 pm
GoFundMe for family of 4-year-old killed in Lake Oconee boating accident - 11Alive.com
GoFundMe for family of 4-year-old killed in Lake Oconee boating accident 11Alive.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:09 pm
PHOTOS: See $6.995 million Lake Oconee home, other lake mansions - WSB-TV
PHOTOS: See $6.995 million Lake Oconee home, other lake mansions WSB-TV
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:53 am
Oconee County BOE begins process of interviewing superintendent candidates - Online Athens
Oconee County BOE begins process of interviewing superintendent candidates Online Athens
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:11 am
4-year-old girl dies in Lake Oconee boating accident - 11Alive.com
4-year-old girl dies in Lake Oconee boating accident 11Alive.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:20 am
4-year-old dies in Lake Oconee boating accident - 11Alive.com
4-year-old dies in Lake Oconee boating accident 11Alive.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:23 am
Upstate Forever helps Oconee County landowners conserve 170 acres - greenville journal
Upstate Forever helps Oconee County landowners conserve 170 acres greenville journal
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:01 am
Series of violent crimes in one day leads to list of charges for Oconee County man, deputies say - WYFF
Series of violent crimes in one day leads to list of charges for Oconee County man, deputies say WYFF
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:03 pm
ACLU of SC joins Oconee County residents questioning immigration action at Puerto Nuevo - FOX Carolina
ACLU of SC joins Oconee County residents questioning immigration action at Puerto Nuevo FOX Carolina
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:18 pm
4-year-old girl injured at Lake Oconee on 4th of July has died - FOX 5 Atlanta
4-year-old girl injured at Lake Oconee on 4th of July has died FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Man charged after Oconee Co. deputy-involved shooting - FOX Carolina
Man charged after Oconee Co. deputy-involved shooting FOX Carolina
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Homeland Security responds to community questioning immigration action at Upstate restaurant - FOX Carolina
Homeland Security responds to community questioning immigration action at Upstate restaurant FOX Carolina
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
SLED will investigate an incident after an Oconee County man was shot Thursday - Greenville Online
SLED will investigate an incident after an Oconee County man was shot Thursday Greenville Online
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:09 am
ACLU-SC joins Oconee County residents questioning June immigration action - ACLU of South Carolina
ACLU-SC joins Oconee County residents questioning June immigration action ACLU of South Carolina
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:19 pm
20-year-old killed in Oconee Co. weekend crash - FOX Carolina
20-year-old killed in Oconee Co. weekend crash FOX Carolina
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies victim of deadly weekend crash near Seneca - FOX Carolina
Coroner identifies victim of deadly weekend crash near Seneca FOX Carolina
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sale provides Butterfly Dreams with much-needed space and YWCO with funds - Online Athens
Sale provides Butterfly Dreams with much-needed space and YWCO with funds Online Athens
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Welfare check leads to shooting involving Upstate deputies, SLED says - WYFF
Welfare check leads to shooting involving Upstate deputies, SLED says WYFF
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Bishop resident arrested at Walmart for attempting to steal $60 worth of Pokémon cards - Online Athens
Bishop resident arrested at Walmart for attempting to steal $60 worth of Pokémon cards Online Athens
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash - WYFF
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash WYFF
Published on 29 June 2025 | 3:21 pm
Coroner identifies driver killed in crash in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
Coroner identifies driver killed in crash in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Police: Missing man last seen along Oconee River Greenway located safe - WGXA
Police: Missing man last seen along Oconee River Greenway located safe WGXA
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Georgia football lands commitment from Athens-area four-star prospect over Alabama - Online Athens
Georgia football lands commitment from Athens-area four-star prospect over Alabama Online Athens
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Upstate man charged with practicing law without a license, SLED says - WYFF
Upstate man charged with practicing law without a license, SLED says WYFF
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Homeland Security: 2 juveniles rescued, 8 arrested on immigration charges at Upstate restaurant - FOX Carolina
Homeland Security: 2 juveniles rescued, 8 arrested on immigration charges at Upstate restaurant FOX Carolina
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ramon Paez arrested on multiple counts of forgery in Oconee Co., deputies say - FOX Carolina
Ramon Paez arrested on multiple counts of forgery in Oconee Co., deputies say FOX Carolina
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
TikTok influencer arrested on forgery charges in Oconee Co., deputies say - WIS News 10
TikTok influencer arrested on forgery charges in Oconee Co., deputies say WIS News 10
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Manager at Oconee County restaurant arrested after raid - FOX Carolina
Manager at Oconee County restaurant arrested after raid FOX Carolina
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Community reacts to raid at Oconee County restauarant - FOX Carolina
Community reacts to raid at Oconee County restauarant FOX Carolina
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Homeland Security responding to Mexican restaurant in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
Homeland Security responding to Mexican restaurant in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deaths of couple who vanished on Lake Oconee spawning massive search ruled accidental - WSB-TV
Deaths of couple who vanished on Lake Oconee spawning massive search ruled accidental WSB-TV
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Engaged couple's cause of death revealed after Lake Oconee disappearance - FOX 5 Atlanta
Engaged couple's cause of death revealed after Lake Oconee disappearance FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deaths ruled accidental drowning for couple who went missing on Lake Oconee - 11Alive.com
Deaths ruled accidental drowning for couple who went missing on Lake Oconee 11Alive.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SC librarians wore rainbow lanyards when a Pride display was canceled. Then they were fired. - Post and Courier
SC librarians wore rainbow lanyards when a Pride display was canceled. Then they were fired. Post and Courier
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ribbon cutting held for completion of Helene-damaged bridge in Oconee Co. - FOX Carolina
Ribbon cutting held for completion of Helene-damaged bridge in Oconee Co. FOX Carolina
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies victim after 1 dead, 3 injured in Oconee Co. crash - FOX Carolina
Coroner identifies victim after 1 dead, 3 injured in Oconee Co. crash FOX Carolina
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SCHP: 1 dead, 3 injured after crash in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
SCHP: 1 dead, 3 injured after crash in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County School District announces several administrative changes - Online Athens
Oconee County School District announces several administrative changes Online Athens
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Did Oconee Brewing close? Why the Athens-area brewery shut down - Online Athens
Did Oconee Brewing close? Why the Athens-area brewery shut down Online Athens
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: Man charged in connection to overdose death in Oconee Co. - FOX Carolina
Deputies: Man charged in connection to overdose death in Oconee Co. FOX Carolina
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
How late Oconee County softball player Geri Ann Glasco's legacy lives on in 2025 WCWS - Online Athens
How late Oconee County softball player Geri Ann Glasco's legacy lives on in 2025 WCWS Online Athens
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Authorities search for 52-year-old after boat crash on Oconee River in Laurens County - WGXA
Authorities search for 52-year-old after boat crash on Oconee River in Laurens County WGXA
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Authorities recover body of man thrown from boat on Oconee River - WGXA
UPDATE: Authorities recover body of man thrown from boat on Oconee River WGXA
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Steve Smyers designs new course for Reynolds Lake Oconee - Golf Course Architecture
Steve Smyers designs new course for Reynolds Lake Oconee Golf Course Architecture
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rewind & Relax: A Nostalgic Summer Vacation at Lake Oconee - Rough Draft Atlanta
Rewind & Relax: A Nostalgic Summer Vacation at Lake Oconee Rough Draft Atlanta
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Reynolds Lake Oconee Announces Eighth Golf Course, Third For Members - Forbes
Reynolds Lake Oconee Announces Eighth Golf Course, Third For Members Forbes
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Body of missing Milledgeville man recovered from Oconee River after 2-day search - 13WMAZ
Body of missing Milledgeville man recovered from Oconee River after 2-day search 13WMAZ
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in hit-and-run - FOX Carolina
Oconee County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in hit-and-run FOX Carolina
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County defeats Jefferson in overtime to win the 3A girls soccer championship - Online Athens
Oconee County defeats Jefferson in overtime to win the 3A girls soccer championship Online Athens
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
STATE FINALS: Jefferson falls to Oconee Co. in OT - AccessWDUN
STATE FINALS: Jefferson falls to Oconee Co. in OT AccessWDUN
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Body of missing swimmer found in Lake Oconee, deputies say - WRDW
Body of missing swimmer found in Lake Oconee, deputies say WRDW
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Missing swimmer recovered from Lake Oconee - WSB-TV
Missing swimmer recovered from Lake Oconee WSB-TV
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man killed in Oconee County crash with truck identified as Winder resident - Online Athens
Man killed in Oconee County crash with truck identified as Winder resident Online Athens
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County Schools Superintendent to retire in June - AccessWDUN
Oconee County Schools Superintendent to retire in June AccessWDUN
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manufacturer expanding operations in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
Manufacturer expanding operations in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County Superintendent Jason Branch to retire in June - Online Athens
Oconee County Superintendent Jason Branch to retire in June Online Athens
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Branch to retire as superintendent June 30 - The Oconee Enterprise
Branch to retire as superintendent June 30 The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man accused of killing 24-year-old in Oconee County denied bond - FOX Carolina
Man accused of killing 24-year-old in Oconee County denied bond FOX Carolina
Published on 13 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Boys tennis: Bluff holds off Oconee Co. to win 8-3A championship - AccessWDUN
Boys tennis: Bluff holds off Oconee Co. to win 8-3A championship AccessWDUN
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Officials: Oconee Co. Sheriff’s Office enters into agreement with ICE - FOX Carolina
Officials: Oconee Co. Sheriff’s Office enters into agreement with ICE FOX Carolina
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee cleared to operate for up to 80 years - World Nuclear News
Oconee cleared to operate for up to 80 years World Nuclear News
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Duke Energy’s largest nuclear plant receives approval to extend operations; supports growing energy demand, helps keep customer costs as low as possible - Duke Energy | News Center
Duke Energy’s largest nuclear plant receives approval to extend operations; supports growing energy demand, helps keep customer costs as low as possible Duke Energy | News Center
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Missing Atlanta coach's body recovered after 28-day search on Lake Oconee - WGXA
Missing Atlanta coach's body recovered after 28-day search on Lake Oconee WGXA
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Update: Wisconsin-based rescue crew finds missing teacher’s body at Lake Oconee - Rough Draft Atlanta
Update: Wisconsin-based rescue crew finds missing teacher’s body at Lake Oconee Rough Draft Atlanta
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 GHSA 4A Boys Basketball Championship: North Oconee vs. Pace Academy - Georgia Public Broadcasting
2025 GHSA 4A Boys Basketball Championship: North Oconee vs. Pace Academy Georgia Public Broadcasting
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
474-acre wildfire in Oconee County 75% contained, officials say - FOX Carolina
474-acre wildfire in Oconee County 75% contained, officials say FOX Carolina
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Project 4: Oconee Street Trail Bridge - Greenway/Firefly/Park and Ride - Athens-Clarke County, GA
Project 4: Oconee Street Trail Bridge - Greenway/Firefly/Park and Ride Athens-Clarke County, GA
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:23 pm
Lake Oconee search for coach: Students send thank-you notes, search continues - FOX 5 Atlanta
Lake Oconee search for coach: Students send thank-you notes, search continues FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Wave Drops to Sixth Through 36 Holes in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational - Tulane University Athletics
Wave Drops to Sixth Through 36 Holes in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational Tulane University Athletics
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Putnam Sheriff takes over investigation of boating incident on Lake Oconee - The Jones County News
Putnam Sheriff takes over investigation of boating incident on Lake Oconee The Jones County News
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Oconee tragedy: Spelman College instructor mourned, Westminster coach missing - FOX 5 Atlanta
Lake Oconee tragedy: Spelman College instructor mourned, Westminster coach missing FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am