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Continue Reading Hot Blogs: Fundraiser for Deputy’s Family and Thoughts on Graduation
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Tweet A Clarke County judge has rejected a petition from the man accused of running over Emily Bowman in a hit-and-run accident to remove his ankle monitor and leave Oconee County. A judge last week denied William Wilson Heaton’s request to remove the monitor and move to Bartow County with his grandfather, according to WSBTV. The [...]
Continue Reading Heaton Ordered To Keep Ankle Monitor, Remain in Oconee County
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Tweet Governor Nathan Deal says the state will return Bibles to guest cabins and lodge rooms at Georgia parks after their recent removal by Georgia Department of Natural Resources managers, MyFoxAtlanta.com reports. The Bibles were removed while a final decision was made on the response to a citizen complaint about Bibles on state property. According to a press release [...]
Continue Reading Governor Deal Says Yes to Bibles Back In State Parks
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Tweet Some big names in the Republican Party are in Georgia this weekend for the GOP Convention that is taking place at the Classic Center in Athens. Scheduled speakers include Republican strategist Karl Rove and former U.S. Congressman Allen West. Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal spoke to GOP State Convention delegates about [...]
Continue Reading Georgia Governor and First Lady Speak at GOP Convention in Athens
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Tweet Parents and students are invited to share with the community senior class pictures, and high school or college graduation photos in the gallery below. Article source: http://oconee.patch.com/articles/class-of-2013-share-graduation-photos-on-patch
Continue Reading Class of 2013: Share Your Photos on Patch
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Tweet Several bicycles have disappeared from Oconee County homes lately. Most recently, a woman reported the theft of a $130 bike from the 2000 block of Malcom Bridge Road. It went missing sometime between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on May 14. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office was also notified of a bike theft on [...]
Continue Reading Bike Thefts Reported to Oconee Sheriff’s Office and Watkinsville Police
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Tweet A Watkinsville medical equipment business that specializes in hearing and hearing devices shared news on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon that Regal Cinemas plans to begin offering closed-captioned glasses. According to a post on NPR.com, the entertainment company plans to have distributed the glasses to more than 6,000 theaters across the country by the end of the [...]
Continue Reading Athens Oconee Audiology Shares News on Regal Cinemas’ Closed-Captioning Glasses for the Deaf
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Tweet Georgia legislators who want to sit in the president’s suite above the hedges at Sanford Stadium next year will have to pay their own way, thanks to ethics legislation signed by Gov. Nathan Deal last week. The law forbids elected officials from receiving gifts or event tickets exceeding $75. University System of Georgia lobbyists gave [...]
Continue Reading No Free UGA Football for Lawmakers
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Tweet As the school year winds down, many church communities are gearing up for Vacation Bible Schools and summer camps. The following are a few events happening locally: SonWest Roundup VBS at Faith Presbyterian Church – June 10-14. Vacation Bible Adventure at Oconee Presbyterian Church – June 17-21. Colossal Coaster World at Briarwood Baptist Church [...]
Continue Reading Oconee County Churches Offering Vacation Bible Schools
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Tweet Spring sports are well under way and summer activities are just around the corner. Patch wants to help you share every exciting moment with the community. We are looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are ready, willing and able to show their team spirit on Patch. News about any [...]
Continue Reading Share Local Sports Highlights on Oconee Patch
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