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FOUND: Deputies find missing and endangered woman - WYFF
FOUND: Deputies find missing and endangered woman WYFF
Published on 27 July 2025 | 12:20 pm
Oconee County deputies searching for missing, endangered 80-year-old woman - FOX Carolina
Oconee County deputies searching for missing, endangered 80-year-old woman FOX Carolina
Published on 26 July 2025 | 11:22 pm
Missing Oconee County woman found safe - WSPA 7NEWS
Missing Oconee County woman found safe WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 26 July 2025 | 11:07 pm
Elderly woman reported missing in Oconee County - yahoo.com
Elderly woman reported missing in Oconee County yahoo.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 11:07 pm
Emergency cooling centers open in Oconee County - WSPA 7NEWS
Emergency cooling centers open in Oconee County WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 26 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Emergency cooling centers open in Oconee County - yahoo.com
Emergency cooling centers open in Oconee County yahoo.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Lake Oconee Fishing Report – August 2025 - Georgia Outdoor News
Lake Oconee Fishing Report – August 2025 Georgia Outdoor News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:08 am
Oconee County bar announces intention to close - FOX Carolina
Oconee County bar announces intention to close FOX Carolina
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:08 pm
North Oconee High School basketball coach competes on 'The 1% Club'. Did he win it all? - Online Athens
North Oconee High School basketball coach competes on 'The 1% Club'. Did he win it all? Online Athens
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:20 pm
Oconee Federal Financial Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend - Business Wire
Oconee Federal Financial Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend Business Wire
Published on 23 July 2025 | 3:28 pm
Oconee Co. Sheriff’s Office announces new upgrades for Digital Siren technology - FOX Carolina
Oconee Co. Sheriff’s Office announces new upgrades for Digital Siren technology FOX Carolina
Published on 22 July 2025 | 8:50 pm
Weather alert for Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens Monday evening, says the NWS - The State
Weather alert for Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens Monday evening, says the NWS The State
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:04 am
Oconee County crash leaves one dead, SC Highway Patrol says - The State
Oconee County crash leaves one dead, SC Highway Patrol says The State
Published on 19 July 2025 | 3:43 pm
UPDATE: Coroner names 61-year-old dead in Oconee County crash - WYFF
UPDATE: Coroner names 61-year-old dead in Oconee County crash WYFF
Published on 19 July 2025 | 1:20 pm
Upstate man wins last minute lottery ticket in Oconee Co. - WSPA 7NEWS
Upstate man wins last minute lottery ticket in Oconee Co. WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:53 pm
Horseback riding offers young girl joy in face of rare diagnosis - 11Alive.com
Horseback riding offers young girl joy in face of rare diagnosis 11Alive.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 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
Weather alert active for Oconee Mountains Tuesday afternoon – gusts to hit 40 mph - Hilton Head Island Packet
Weather alert active for Oconee Mountains Tuesday afternoon – gusts to hit 40 mph Hilton Head Island Packet
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:28 pm
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 | 7:00 am
Landuse and land cover shape organic contaminants distribution in the Oconee River watershed in Georgia - Nature
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
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 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 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
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash - WYFF
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash WYFF
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SCHP reports driver killed in crash in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
SCHP reports driver killed in crash in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
This speedy Athens-area wide receiver announces college commitment to SEC program - Online Athens
This speedy Athens-area wide receiver announces college commitment to SEC program Online Athens
Published on 24 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Oconee County man indicted on fraud charges accused of not reporting $1 million in taxes - Greenville Online
Oconee County man indicted on fraud charges accused of not reporting $1 million in taxes Greenville Online
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
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
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
Search intensifies for missing boater on Oconee River in Dublin | Here's what we know - 13WMAZ
Search intensifies for missing boater on Oconee River in Dublin | Here's what we know 13WMAZ
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Laurens County officials looking for 52-year-old man who fell into Oconee River on Saturday - 13WMAZ
Laurens County officials looking for 52-year-old man who fell into Oconee River on Saturday 13WMAZ
Published on 31 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
UPDATE: Man missing on Oconee River Greenway found dead, per Milledgeville Police - WGXA
UPDATE: Man missing on Oconee River Greenway found dead, per Milledgeville Police WGXA
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sewer line breaks into Oconee Co. creek - WSPA 7NEWS
Sewer line breaks into Oconee Co. creek WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
No passengers found in overturned vessel on Lake Oconee - FOX 5 Atlanta
No passengers found in overturned vessel on Lake Oconee FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 18 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
Oconee County girls soccer 3-peats state championship off the foot of a freshman forward - Online Athens
Oconee County girls soccer 3-peats state championship off the foot of a freshman forward Online Athens
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
How to watch Georgia high school girls soccer: Oconee County vs. Jefferson, May 14 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Georgia high school girls soccer: Oconee County vs. Jefferson, May 14 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests : Recreation Opportunity - Scenic Drives - US Forest Service (.gov)
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests : Recreation Opportunity - Scenic Drives US Forest Service (.gov)
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Oconee County replacing a thousand feet of sewer line - WUGA
Oconee County replacing a thousand feet of sewer line WUGA
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Prisma’s Oconee Memorial Hospital unveils behavioral health emergency care unit - Greenville Journal
Prisma’s Oconee Memorial Hospital unveils behavioral health emergency care unit Greenville Journal
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Athens Land Trust protects a family’s farmland in Oconee County, provides conservation and housing services - The Red & Black
Athens Land Trust protects a family’s farmland in Oconee County, provides conservation and housing services The Red & Black
Published on 5 May 2025 | 6:28 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
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
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
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
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests | Forest Supervisor Judy Toppins Celebrates One-Year Work Anniversary - US Forest Service (.gov)
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests | Forest Supervisor Judy Toppins Celebrates One-Year Work Anniversary US Forest Service (.gov)
Published on 14 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
Project 51: Middle Oconee River Trail: Beech Haven to Ben Burton Park - Athens-Clarke County, GA
Project 51: Middle Oconee River Trail: Beech Haven to Ben Burton Park Athens-Clarke County, GA
Published on 25 March 2025 | 9:13 pm
Oconee deputies investigating deaths of long-time Athens wrecker service owner and his son - Online Athens
Oconee deputies investigating deaths of long-time Athens wrecker service owner and his son Online Athens
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Funeral held for Westminster coach Gary Jones who died at Lake Oconee - FOX 5 Atlanta
Funeral held for Westminster coach Gary Jones who died at Lake Oconee FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Celebration of life announced for Atlanta teacher, coach found in Lake Oconee - FOX 5 Atlanta
Celebration of life announced for Atlanta teacher, coach found in Lake Oconee FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Body of missing Atlanta teacher, coach found in Lake Oconee: sheriff - FOX 5 Atlanta
Body of missing Atlanta teacher, coach found in Lake Oconee: sheriff FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:00 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
2025 GHSA 4A Boys Basketball Championship: North Oconee vs. Pace Academy - gpb.org
2025 GHSA 4A Boys Basketball Championship: North Oconee vs. Pace Academy gpb.org
Published on 6 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
Day 2 recap: North Oconee boys defend title, Creekside girls finish unbeaten, Hardaway girls, Butler boys prevail - gpb.org
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
The trophy stays in Bogart as North Oconee boys basketball wins GHSA 4A state championship - Online Athens
The trophy stays in Bogart as North Oconee boys basketball wins GHSA 4A state championship Online Athens
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Oconee County Council passes DEI ordinance in final vote - FOX Carolina
Oconee County Council passes DEI ordinance in final vote FOX Carolina
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Boys basketball: Sandy Creek, North Oconee put their titles on the line - gpb.org
Boys basketball: Sandy Creek, North Oconee put their titles on the line gpb.org
Published on 4 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
Divers, dogs amp up search for missing Atlanta teacher on Lake Oconee - FOX 5 Atlanta
Divers, dogs amp up search for missing Atlanta teacher on Lake Oconee FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 1 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
Lady Tops Win Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational - Western Kentucky University Athletics
Lady Tops Win Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational Western Kentucky University Athletics
Published on 23 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Tulane Finishes Sixth in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational - Tulane University Athletics
Tulane Finishes Sixth in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational Tulane University Athletics
Published on 23 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
One dead, one missing in Lake Oconee boating incident - The Eatonton Messenger
One dead, one missing in Lake Oconee boating incident The Eatonton Messenger
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am