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Kidd selected for Bottoms’ transition team

Crawford’s Jane Kidd, chair of the Oglethorpe County Democratic Committee, has been named as one of the co-chairs of governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms' transition team. Kidd represented the Athens area in the Georgia House of Representatives and went on to chair the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2007-11. She...

Oglethorpe County, GA · 3d
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Monroe Local News

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Neighboring Oconee County has open job postings

Neighboring Oconee County is hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Oconee County career website on Nov. 9, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to position being filled. Animal...

Oconee County, GA · 3d
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3 Small-Town Georgia Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in Georgia is a time for apple harvests, cooler mountain weather, and the perfect excuse to seek out a slice of homemade pie. While the state is famous for its peaches, there’s much more to its baking traditions, from rich Southern custards to fruit-filled classics. Some of the most memorable pies come from small-town […]

Georgia · 6h

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Every minute counts: National EMS faces scrutiny over ambulance response times in Athens

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the contracted for-profit 911 emergency ambulance provider for Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties, has recently drawn criticism from public officials over response times and call prioritization. The Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Mayor and Commission meeting in September showcased the twice-yearly report on the performance of emergency medical...

Athens, GA · 1d
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Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board Changes Plans For Water Treatment Plant Under Construction Due To Lower Demand

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board has scaled back plans for the 16 million gallons per day (mgd) water treatment plant it has under construction on the reservoir in Walton County because of the anticipated low need for water from the plant. The plans had called for installation of...

Walton County, GA · 3d

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Lessons from great-grandmother inspire menu at Bop’s Kitchen

Bop’s Kitchen (777 Athens Road, Lexington) will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The opening will be pushed to 10 a.m. the first Monday of each month. The grand opening is tentatively set for Saturday, Nov. 14.

Lexington, GA · 3d

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Veterinarian follows unique path to become beekeeper

Elizabeth Mackey is a 63-year-old master beekeeper and exotic veterinarian from Watkinsville who grew up an Army brat and owned pets such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and fish. She appreciates the science of how animal bodies work, but said she never knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. “There...

Watkinsville, GA · 2d

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Game Preview: CCHS varsity flag football vs. Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School

Clarke Central High School head varsity flag football coach Cherelle Pass poses with blocker Joanne Fischetti (right) and center Kennadi Jordan (left), both seniors, in the CCHS Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center during the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Fall Sports Media Day on Sept. 13. The Gladiators have practiced in preparation for their game against Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School on Nov. 12. “The first half of (our) practices consists of agility work, usually drills and a little bit of running, just to get our bodies warmed up. Then the next half of the practice just consists of working on our positions, and sometimes we do offensive defensive days, so we’ll work on the offense (and) go over our plays,” Jordan said. Photo by Maypop Wren.

Oconee County, GA · 2d

Monroe Local News

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Frost and freeze alerts this weekend for Walton, Gwinnett

WALTON COUNTY, GA (Nov. 13, 2026) – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Frost Advisory for early Saturday and a Freeze Warning for early Sunday for much of Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Newton, Morgan, Oconee, Rockdale and Jackson counties. The Frost Advisory is in...

Gwinnett County, GA · 17h