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Steve Sarkisian, Lincoln Riley Learn Alarming Update as SEC Rivals Close In on Elite Defensive Target

Steve Sarkisian, Lincoln Riley Learn Alarming Update as SEC Rivals Close In on Elite Defensive Target

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Who said the off-season is boring? Looking at the latest updates of the 2026 recruiting trail, no one can say that. 5-star Jared Curtis kept the Oregon Ducks and Michigan Wolverines on their toes. But ultimately went back to Kirby Smart’s Georgia months after decommitment. On the other hand, 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley had a grand celebration after his commitment. He and Dan Lanning jumped into the pool, only to decommit from the Ducks a few days…Read Article

Fathers can be a blessing to their children • Biblical Recorder

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Fathers can be a blessing to their children • Biblical Recorder

BOGART, Ga. (BP) — In a society that too often highlights the faults of fathers, Southern Baptist author and pastor Josh Smith encourages churches this Father’s Day to empower and remind them of the gift of fatherhood. As a father of five, Smith tries to display the joy of fatherhood to his own children, and he wants dads sitting in his church to feel and display that same sense of joy. “There was a season when a lot of our talk to fathers was r…Read Article

Hammond agrees with parents request for mold testing

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Hammond agrees with parents request for mold testing

During the public comment section of the June 9 Oconee Board of Education meeting, Oconee County Elementary School parent Sarah Danis approached the Board about testing for potential mold at the school. Danis particularly asked for a company that specializes in mold testing to inspect the school and pleaded with Superintendent Jason Branch, “don’t leave us with this.” Danis has spoken on the matter at previous meetings BOE meetings. On May 20, D…Read Article

BOE millage avoids tax hike

At the June 9 Oconee Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and rolled back its millage rate, thus avoiding an increase in school taxes. The budget includes funding for the school resource officer program and salary steps for employees. According to a presentation given by Chief Financial Officer Peter Adams, the board has set aside $2.527 million for the school resource offers for the fiscal year. In a state…Taxes · Oconee County Read Article

Plaque memorializing Watkinsville mass lynching to be dedicated June 29th

The following was released by the City of Watkinsville and Oconee County:Nearly 120 years ago Watkinsville witnessed what may be the community’s greatest tragedy, a lynching of nine citizens by a mob of out-of-town residents.There was no trial for the victims nor were there any consequences for the perpetrators.The City of Watkinsville and Oconee County, in collaboration with local African Americanleaders and community organizations, announced t…Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

Athlete of the Week: Cadence Keese caps high school career with two state championships

Oconee County High School senior Cadence Keese competes during a playoff win over Northwest Whitfield. [Photo by Stuart Steele]Cadence Keese has had a busy last month or so. In April, the Oconee County High School senior earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In May, she became a state champion in both her sports, winning the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.63 and helping the Warrior girls tennis team …Oconee County, Georgia · Oconee County Read Article

Watkinsville homes with improvements will see tax increase

From left, City Attorney Joe Reitman, Watkinsville Mayor Brian Brodrick and City Clerk Julie Klein at the Feb. 5 annual Watkinsville retreat. [Photo by Caitlin Farmer] by Nathalee Simoneau and Michael Prochaska The Watkinsville City Council tentatively approved keeping the millage rate at 2.756 mills, the same as last year. Due to increasing property tax revenue, this is considered a property tax increase. It is estimated that the property taxes…Taxes · Watkinsville Read Article

MBMS student wins national contest

by Staff Reports For the second consecutive year, Malcom Bridge Middle School seventh grader Dheer Mehrotra has been awarded the prestigious National American History Essay Award by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for his essay entitled, “Enjoying a New Kind of Tea Party,” an account of North Carolina women’s protest against British taxation and laws. This award is a testament to Dheer’s exceptional writing skills, crea…Bogart · Bogart Read Article

The OE to host Q&A June 5

The Oconee Enterprise will hold a Community Listening Session at the Oconee County Library June 5 from 6-7 p.m. This is a chance for citizens to ask questions about the newspaper and meet our staff. In 2025, The Enterprise has launched a new podcast and a weekly newsletter at theoenews.substack.com. On Spotify and other podcast apps, one can listen to The Enterprise’s two podcasts: “Oconee Matters,” a new podcast that features long-form intervie…Oconee County, Georgia · Oconee County Read Article

BOC Chair says no tax increase expected

by Staff Reports Oconee County commissioners last week decided to postpone a decision on the county’s 2025 millage rate pending further details on the size of the county tax digest. As a result, the annual assessment notice that goes out from the Oconee County Tax Commissioner, usually in May, will use the current millage rate in estimating property taxes for the county, as it has in the past. Commission Chair John Daniell said the current budge…Taxes · Oconee County Read Article

Helping Those Most at Risk

Anyone who thinks about suicide is experiencing intense and overwhelming negative feelings and cannot see any other solution. Image: Ozz/stock.adobe.com I am writing this article as a Lived Experience suicide thriver and my role as a CORES Suicide Intervention Facilitator. I realise the subject of suicide is in our faces that much that the majority of us switch off whenever we hear the word suicide. I urge you to please continue to read this cri…Oconee County, Georgia · Oconee County See the Story

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