Holder is part of a larger probe into Bishop’s town limits, as there is confusion about the borders. Earlier this fall, the Oconee Board of Elections disqualified Holder, a sitting council member at ...

Family and friends gathered around Hazel Hardigree’s kitchen on Thursday, November 6 to celebrate her 100th birthday. The celebration was fitting as Hazel is known around Oconee County for her ...

Athens broadcaster Kris “KJ Allen” Kendrick on Monday announced his candidacy for Georgia House District 12. He will be running in the May 19 Republican Primary against candidates Ward Black and Chad ...

So as you gather around the table this year, remember: true wealth isn’t found in dollars and cents, but in gratitude, generosity, and the people around you who make life rich. If you find yourself ...

n Duty. For David, no mission was too difficult, no sacrifice was too great. n Respect. David treated people as he wished to be treated. n Selfless Service. David always put himself second to the ...

Scott added that he is a builder who is registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), who must agree to meet ...

Once the quilts are made, the local group then awards the quilt to a veteran by symbolically wrapping them with the quilt. These quilts come with a lifetime guarantee. If something happens to the ...

As Veterans Day approaches, one Oconee County resident is reflecting on how his time in the U.S. Army shaped his outlook on life and the values he still carries today. Originally from Jackson County, ...

Strickland will run against Democrat Eric Gisler, who had already announced his intention to run in 2026. District 121 includes most of Oconee County and parts of Athens-Clarke County. The Oconee ...