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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
Upstate community asks for transparency amid restaurant investigation - WYFF News 4
Upstate community asks for transparency amid restaurant investigation WYFF News 4
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:27 pm
Video captures Upstate woman being bitten by copperhead; one of 19 victims in Upstate this year - WYFF News 4
Video captures Upstate woman being bitten by copperhead; one of 19 victims in Upstate this year WYFF News 4
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
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
Watkinsville woman turns 100 - The Oconee Enterprise
Watkinsville woman turns 100 The Oconee Enterprise
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:01 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
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 Upstate man, deputies say - WYFF News 4
Series of violent crimes in one day leads to list of charges for Upstate man, deputies say WYFF News 4
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:03 pm
ACLU questions immigration action at Oconee County restaurant - WSPA 7NEWS
ACLU questions immigration action at Oconee County restaurant WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:19 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 | 4:58 pm
ACLU SC, activists say arrests at Oconee County restaurant targeted 'Hispanic community' - Greenville Online
ACLU SC, activists say arrests at Oconee County restaurant targeted 'Hispanic community' Greenville Online
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:07 pm
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 | 12:33 pm
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 8 July 2025 | 9:00 am
California Gov. Newsom to visit Seneca this week - upstatetoday.com
California Gov. Newsom to visit Seneca this week upstatetoday.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:30 am
Man dies days after crash at Upstate intersection, coroner says - WYFF News 4
Man dies days after crash at Upstate intersection, coroner says WYFF News 4
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:26 am
Man dies two days after being injured in Upstate crash - WSPA 7NEWS
Man dies two days after being injured in Upstate crash WSPA 7NEWS
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:58 pm
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 | 9:50 pm
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 | 8:34 pm
6 people, including 4-year-old girl, die in Georgia boating incidents over Fourth of July weekend - Atlanta News First
6 people, including 4-year-old girl, die in Georgia boating incidents over Fourth of July weekend Atlanta News First
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:27 pm
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
4-year-old, 15-year-old die in separate drownings over July 4 weekend - WSB-TV
4-year-old, 15-year-old die in separate drownings over July 4 weekend WSB-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:57 pm
4-year-old girl critically injured after pontoon boat capsizes in Lake Oconee - FOX 5 Atlanta
4-year-old girl critically injured after pontoon boat capsizes in Lake Oconee FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:11 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 | 9:10 am
Pontoon capsizes; 4-year-old flown to hospital - The Eatonton Messenger
Pontoon capsizes; 4-year-old flown to hospital The Eatonton Messenger
Published on 6 July 2025 | 12:30 am
4-year-old girl flown to hospital after being trapped under capsized boat on Lake Oconee - WSB-TV
4-year-old girl flown to hospital after being trapped under capsized boat on Lake Oconee WSB-TV
Published on 5 July 2025 | 5:37 pm
Man allegedly shoots at deputy during welfare check, gets shot by nearby homeowner - WLTX
Man allegedly shoots at deputy during welfare check, gets shot by nearby homeowner WLTX
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:57 pm
SLED investigating deputy-involved shooting after man sets fire to apartment - FOX Carolina
SLED investigating deputy-involved shooting after man sets fire to apartment FOX Carolina
Published on 4 July 2025 | 8:46 pm
Welfare check leads to shooting involving Upstate deputies, SLED says - WYFF News 4
Welfare check leads to shooting involving Upstate deputies, SLED says WYFF News 4
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Driver charged after exposing authorities to unknown powdery substance, deputies say - WYFF News 4
Driver charged after exposing authorities to unknown powdery substance, deputies say WYFF News 4
Published on 3 July 2025 | 12:02 pm
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
Shooting at Upstate lake sends one person to a hospital, deputies say - WYFF News 4
Shooting at Upstate lake sends one person to a hospital, deputies say WYFF News 4
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash - WYFF News 4
Coroner identifies driver in fatal Oconee County crash WYFF News 4
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
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for Oconee County Wednesday night - Hilton Head Island Packet
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for Oconee County Wednesday night Hilton Head Island Packet
Published on 26 June 2025 | 6:36 am
North Oconee’s first title a mild surprise; next one won’t be - Georgia High School Football Daily
North Oconee’s first title a mild surprise; next one won’t be Georgia High School Football Daily
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:07 pm
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
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
TikTok influencer arrested on forgery charges in Oconee Co., deputies say - FOX Carolina
TikTok influencer arrested on forgery charges in Oconee Co., deputies say FOX Carolina
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 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
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 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
Branch cites high graduation rate, test scores as markers of success during tenure - Online Athens
Branch cites high graduation rate, test scores as markers of success during tenure Online Athens
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Atlanta couple's deaths in Lake Oconee ruled accidental drownings - AJC.com
Atlanta couple's deaths in Lake Oconee ruled accidental drownings AJC.com
Published on 17 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 schools appoint two new principals, new director of Elementary Education - Online Athens
Oconee County schools appoint two new principals, new director of Elementary Education Online Athens
Published on 13 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
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
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
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
Oconee Blotter: Jackson County teens thought stealing from Walmart would be easy pickings - Online Athens
Oconee Blotter: Jackson County teens thought stealing from Walmart would be easy pickings Online Athens
Published on 27 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
Water quality advisory repealed after 145K gallons of wastewater entered Oconee Co. creek - FOX Carolina
Water quality advisory repealed after 145K gallons of wastewater entered Oconee Co. creek FOX Carolina
Published on 21 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
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
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
Allatoona baseball defeats North Oconee in 15 innings to keep first state championship hopes alive - Score Atlanta
Allatoona baseball defeats North Oconee in 15 innings to keep first state championship hopes alive Score Atlanta
Published on 9 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
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
Manufacturer expanding operations in Oconee County - FOX Carolina
Manufacturer expanding operations in Oconee County FOX Carolina
Published on 16 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ETSU preps for Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational - etsubucs.com
ETSU preps for Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational etsubucs.com
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Women’s Golf to Compete in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational - UAB Athletics
Women’s Golf to Compete in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational UAB Athletics
Published on 20 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