Oconee County Government to Hold Town Hall October 7 at Civic Center

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center. The meeting will be open for both in-person attendance and virtual attendance via Zoom.

Town Hall Meetings provide an opportu...

Traffic Advisory: Paving Schedule September 16-22

Contractors will be paving roads September 16 through September 22, according to the following schedule, weather permitting:

• Wednesday, September 16th/ Allgood Rd, Spartan Lane, Hagood Lane
• Thursday, September 17th/ Allgood Rd, Spartan Lane, Hagood Lane
• Frid...

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement September 10

On Thursday, September 10, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19. Below is a joint statement that was issued following the call on Thursday, September 10:

This afternoon, we ...

Oconee County Proclaims September 17-23 Constitution Week

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Daniell presented a proclamation in honor of Constitution Week to representatives of the Reverend John Andrew Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, September 10...

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant

$750,000 grant will fund center expansion, health & wellness center

The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand its current facility to continue to meet the needs of the county’s o...

Traffic Advisory - Cole Springs Road

Cole Springs Road from Snows Mill Road to State Route 53 will be closed beginning September 16.

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Eagle Tavern Museum Temporarily Closed

The Eagle Tavern Museum is currently closed for renovations and repairs to the foundation of the historic structure. The museum will remain closed until renovations and repairs are complete.

September 1 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• Announcements
  • The next Board of Commissioners meeting and the first reading of and public hearing for the Hotel...

Public Hearings for Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance to be Held September 22 & October 6

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing and First Reading of the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance on September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Oconee County Courthouses at 23 North Ma...

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement August 23

On Sunday, August 23, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19. Below is a joint statement that was issued following the call on Sunday, August 23:

This afternoon, we held anoth...

MACORTS Public Comment Period for Update of TIP

Public Comment begins Monday, August 24, on the Draft Madison Athens-Clarke Oconee Regional Transportation Study (MACORTS) FY 21-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and associated Draft Amendments to the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)...

Farmland Preservation Program - Notice of Application Period

FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

NOTICE OF APPLICATION PERIOD

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE). The ACEP-ALE is a voluntary program that...

COVID-19 Program Protocols

The health and safety of our participants, parents, spectators, volunteers, officials and staff remain our highest priority.  Participation may not allow for proper physical distancing and other safety measures currently recommended; therefore, p...

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Grant

The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $750,000 to expand its current facility to continue to meet the needs of the county’s older adults.  Click here to read the full announce...