Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement July 24

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

Oconee County Fire Rescue proudly announces the completion of 210 hours of Firefighter I training by six Oconee County Volunteer Firefighters.

Oconee County Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing July 30-31

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing in the Athens Ridge/ The Falls, Harden Hill Road, and Summit Grove Drive areas on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement July 24

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing July 30-31

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing in the Athens Ridge/ The Falls, Harden Hill Road, and Summit Grove Drive areas on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

Oconee County Fire Rescue proudly announces the completion of 210 hours of Firefighter I training by six Oconee County Volunteer Firefighters.

Economic Development News Coming Soon!

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement July 24

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Water Resources To Conduct Smoke Testing July 30-31

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers Complete Firefighter I Training

On Friday, July 24, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Public Hearing - NE GA Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Update

PUBLIC HEARING

NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE – OCONEE COUNTY

Oconee County announces a public hearing for the update of the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Plan on behalf of the Northeast Georgia Regional Sol...

Oconee County Government Breaks Ground on Senior Center Expansion

The Oconee County Senior Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, to mark the official start of construction on a major expansion for the center. The project will add a health and wellness center, as well as additional space for arts a...

BOC To Hold Public Hearings on Millage Rate Adoption

In compliance with Georgia law, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners hereby announces its intention to adopt a millage rate of 6.65 (unincorporated) and 7.59 (incorporated). Under current Georgia law, the proposed millage rates are considered to resul...

Oconee County Government Receives Bond Rating Upgrade

Oconee County Government has received a bond rating upgrade from Aa2 to Aa1 from Moody’s Investors Service. This bond rating reflects the fiscal stability and positive financial outlook of Oconee County and is the second highest rating on the Mo...

Oconee Fire Rescue to Offer EMR Course Beginning September 13

Oconee County Fire Rescue will offer an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course this fall beginning September 13, 2021. The course includes 84 hours of classroom instruction and practical assessment, followed by 36 hours of clinical ride-alongs with Nati...

Oconee County Coroner’s Office Receives IACME Accreditation

The Oconee County Coroner’s Office recently received accreditation by the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). The official Certificate of Accreditation was presented by  IACME President Gary Watts to C...

Oconee BOC Seeks Applicants for Board of Tax Assessors

OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

TO OCONEE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for an appointment to the following:

Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors: &...

July 6 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing followed by its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The following actions were taken at the BOC regular meeting:

• Announcements: 
  • Senior Center Groundbreaking will be ...

Oconee County BOC Seeking Citizen Applicants for Planning Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee

OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS 

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applicants for appointments to the following: 

Oconee County Planning Commission:&n...

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 helps farmers keep their land in agriculture. ...

Georgia Environmental Protection Division Announces Annual Ban on Open Burning

Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties.

Eagle Tavern Renovation & Repair Update

The Eagle Tavern Museum is currently closed for renovations and repairs to the historic structure. Repairs to the foundation will begin on Monday, March 15, in order to remediate erosion issues. These repairs are expected to be completed within four to fi...

Fall 2021 Program Registration

Fall programs online registration is now open! We offer fun recreation programming for boys and girls beginning at age four and a few adult programs to keep your families active this fall.

Programs include Youth Flag Football, Youth Soccer, Youth Instructi...