The Oconee Farmers Market is open every Saturday through the fall from 8 a.m. until around 1 p.m. at its new location in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. These items are just some among many that will be available this week: Cakes Pies Breads Swe... »
Town and Gown Players present 'The Opera Games' Where/When: Friday and Saturday April 27-28 at Town and Gown at 8 p.m. There is also a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Why Go: To witness an opera showdown you won't soon forget and enjoy community theatre. Pric... »
Whether looking for an arrangement to celebrate an anniversary or express sympathy, Elizabeth Ann Florist & Gift Shop on Main Street in Watkinsville is the go-to flower shop of Oconee Patch readers. With 60 of the 86 votes casts, Elizabeth Ann Floris... »
Thieves Target Silver in Buckhead Break-Ins – Buckhead Patch Atlanta police are investigating recent home break-ins where thieves are targeting the home owners’ sterling silver flatware and serving pieces. In the three cases reported in recent weeks in... »
Former Oconee County Commissioner Bubber Wilkes, a security officer at Athens Regional Medical Center, announced this week he will no longer seek the Post 4 seat on the Board, according to the Oconee Enterprise. Wilkes told the newspaper his wife's rec... »
A YouTube video made by an angry New Jersey father entitled "Teacher/Bully: How My Son Was Humiliated and Tormented by his Teacher and Aide," has gone viral. According to a report on Fox News, the father, Stuart Chaifetz, sent his 10-year-old autistic ... »
Weather: The Weather Channel predicts a 30 percent chance of isolated afternoon thundershowers. Highs will again be in the mid 80s and drop into the mid 60s overnight. Top things to know: Congratulations to the top 5 percent of the 2012 Class of Oconee... »
Milton Man's Patio Garden Ends With Pot Arrest – Alpharetta Patch Eric Price Leef, 41, of Milton, was arrested and cited for possession and manufacturing of marijuana after police found pot growing in Leef’s patio garden. Leef’s ex-wife called Milton p... »
The Oconee Rotary Club recently recognized five students from each of the county’s high schools at its twice-a-year Student of the Semester program. The students were chosen by the schools and recognized by Oconee Rotarians for excellence both in and ... »
Employer: TitleMax in Athens Description: Applications are being accepted for a full-time CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Applicants must be at least 19-years-old, have a valid driver's license and insurance, and should be willing to work a flexible ... »
Man Cheated after Working Job Posted on Craigslist: A Bishop man reported on April 23 he was contracted via Craigslist for a job, performed the work, and was sent a check for $2,889 by mail. When he attempted to cash the check, the bank told him the... »
The Oconee County Warrior girls' and boys' tennis teams kept their seasons alive Wednesday, each posting solid wins at home on the OCHS courts, in the first round of the Georgia High School Tennis AAA State Tournament. The young Lady Warriors' team con... »
Weather: Warm temperatures and high winds are in today's Weather Channel forecast. Highs will be teeter in the mid 80s and winds could gust up to 25 mph. Plan on a mix of sun and clouds. Top things to know: The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce 2012 ... »
APD Warns of Craigslist Robbers --Midtown Patch The Atlanta Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a robbery crew that finds victims on Craigslist. The robbery crew reportedly meets up with people from Craigslist who advertise items... »
A monument that serves to remember the lives of George Jarrell and Jacob Klutts, two civilians from Watkinsville who died and were buried in Union camps during the Civil War, was unveiled Sunday. The Laura Rutherford Chapter No. 88 of the United Dau... »
