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.

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.

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.

Board of Elections News

The next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2023 at the Board of Elections office.

**NOTE** - Upon approval from the Board of Elections at the April meeting, there will be no meetings during the months of June and July.  The August meeting ...

Oconee County Government Offices Closed May 29 for Memorial Day

Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. We invite you to join us in pausing to remember the brave and selfless individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation To Host Memorial Day Program May 29th

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. will host a Memorial Day program May 29th at the Oconee County Veterans Memorial located at Oconee Veterans Park. The program will begin at 11:00 am. 

This year’s program will include an upda...

Water Resources to Conduct Smoke Testing May 29 - June 9

Oconee County Water Resources will conduct smoke testing May 29 through June 9, around HWY 316, HWY 78, and Mars Hill corridors located in zone A and in Brookshire subdivision located in zone B, as shown on the accompanying maps below. Oconee Cou...

Oconee County Government to Hold Town Hall June 15 at Civic Center

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, 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 and will focus on the Fiscal Year 2024 O...

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Receives Governor’s Circle Award

Award recognizes ongoing efforts to protect local environment

The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission recently received a 2022 Governor’s Circle Award, presented by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, in recognition of the Commission’s exemplary wor...

FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing Info

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Fiscal Year Budget at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, prior to the Board of Commissioners Agenda Setting Meeting in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers at the Ocon...

May 2 BOC Meeting Highlights

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

The following actions were taken at the meeting:

• Announcements
  • The annual burn ban that is required by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is in effect May 1...

Oconee County Parks & Rec Awarded Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Designation

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department has successfully renewed its Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2023-2024. This designation is awarded by the National Alliance for Youth Sports to programs that have demonst...

Notice to Business Owners Regarding Oconee County Sales Tax Rate Change

Dear Business Owner: 

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the Oconee County sales tax rate will be increasing from 7% to 8% effective April 1, 2023.  

 On November 8^th, 2022, the TSPLOST referendum was approved by Oco...

BOC 2023 Meeting Schedule

Stay informed by attending Oconee County Board of Commissioners meetings! All meetings begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are open to the public.

Town Hall meetings and the State of the County take place at the Oconee County Civic Center, located a...

Office Closed - Memorial Day

All OCPRD offices along with the HCM Gymnasium, OVP Community Center, Fitness Center, and Gym will be closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 8 a.m.

Summer 2023 Program Registration

Summer program registration is now open!

We offer fun recreation youth programs for boys and girls beginning at four years of age to keep kids active over the summer. Check out our programs by browsing our website, or view our Summer 2023 Activity Guide: h...

Now Hiring - Park Assistants!

We are now hiring part time Park Assistants. 

• Competitive pay - $14/hr!!
• Flexible hours that work well with student schedules
• Must be at least 18 years old

To apply visit https://www.oconeecounty.com/Jobs

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OCPRD Awarded 2023/2024 Better Sports for Kids Quality Program

OCPRD has proudly been awarded the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2023/2024. The Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation is a seal of commitment to quality based on nationally accepted standards. Achiev...

Donate to a Scholarship Fund

Please consider donating to the OCPRD youth scholarship fund to enable families in need the opportunity to participate. Your tax deductible donations of any amount are welcome anytime. Additionally, anyone can make a donation to the scholarship fund by ad...

LEARN ABOUT: Oconee Parks Foundation

The Oconee Parks Foundation is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization promoting investment in Oconee County  park facilities and recreational programs. To learn more or make a donation please visit http://www.oconeeparksfoundation.org.