Editor’s note: This story about Reginald Hardigree, born in 1885, was published in the Oct. 27, 1977 issue of The Oconee ...

Throughout 2020, Smith repeatedly referred to himself as the CEO of Watkinsville. He expressed frustration that Dickerson ...

Head coach Ben Hall said that he was proud of the way his players responded to last week’s loss, putting it behind them quickly and putting in a strong week of preparation. “There was a lot of self ...

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the “Midsummer Classic,” is an annual game contested between ...

The third day of qualifying for the 2025 General Election ballot came with some big decisions. For Watkinsville, former Mayor ...

GDOT is seeking a variance of state environmental law to allow it to encroach on that buffer. According to GDOT documents, the disturbance will result from the reconstruction of the two eastbound ...

Oconee Republican Steven Strickland this week announced that he will run against Doug McKillip of Oconee County and Marc McMain of Walton County in the 2026 Primary for State Senate District 46.

This month’s public unveiling of Engine 701, a new Sutphen fire apparatus at Bogart’s Station 7 was a proud moment for the fire chief. “Standardized fire equipment and standardized fire engines—that ...

Joining Bono are stage directors and choreographer William Whitefield and Lisa Cesnik Ferguson. Whitefield, with experience producing and directing more than 30 Broadway-style productions in New York ...

Greg Veale grew up playing music in Oconee County in the 1960s. Highly influenced by the British Invasion, Veale eventually ventured into southern rock and country. He found success playing with the ...

Then there’s FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is the key that unlocks federal grants, work-study programs, and loans. Even if you think you will not qualify for aid, it is ...

Golden Pantry will commemorate six decades of community service with a free family celebration on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2-5 p.m. at Wire Park in Watkinsville. The milestone anniversary event will ...