Oconee County GA Government

It's National EMS Week - thank you for all you do for our community!!

Traffic Advisory: Road work will begin on Thursday, May 20, on Jimmy Daniel Road from Virgil Langford Road to SR 316. There will be single lane traffic, and a pilot truck will be in use. Motorists should drive carefully and expect delays in the area.

Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Daniell recently accepted a donation on behalf of the county in the amount of $100,000 from Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. The donation, presented by President and CEO Alex Patterson, is designated for the purchase of a new air and light truck for Oconee County Fire Rescue. This specialized vehicle can provide supplemental lighting and air bottles to be used for self-contained breathing apparatus, and will be in service county-wide.

Reminder - Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission is holding a shred event at OVP on Wednesday, May 19 from 11am-1pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g_QHw_ijl8

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for Part Time Park Assistants! For job descriptions and to apply please visit: http://www.oconeecounty.com/jobs.aspx

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen applications for appointments to the following: Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors: One appointment to begin immediately and will expire March 31, 2025. One appointment to start April 1, 2021 and expire March 31, 2027. Members address the complex issues of tax appraising and valuation. Qualified applicants must have prior appraisal-related experience and willing to attend training. Meetings are held monthly o...n the second Tuesday at 9:00 am at the Oconee County Courthouse, 23 North Main Street Watkinsville. Interested persons may apply online at https://www.oconeecounty.com//Application-Citizen-Advisory or request an application and additional information for this position from the Board of Commissioners Office, 23 North Main Street, PO Box 145, Watkinsville, Georgia, 706-769-5120. Deadline for applications: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 12:00 noon.

Update 01/16/2020 8:27 p.m. The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the affected areas. The water is safe to consume and use for cooking. ____________________________... Boil Water Advisory: _____________________________ Update 01/15/2020 5:15 p.m. Water service has been restored. Those in the affected areas should continue to boil their water until they are notified by the Oconee County Water Resources Department that the water system has been restored to full operation and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption. _______________________________ During construction work on Daniells Bridge Road, a utility contractor hit an 8 water main line, causing water service to be interrupted (low to no pressure) for residents and businesses in the area. The affected areas include Butler’s Crossing, Daniells Bridge Road, Hwy 441, and surrounding neighborhoods. Water flow was interrupted from Lois Lane to Hog Mountain Road and Hog Mountain to Butler’s Crossing. As a safeguard to protect public health, all citizens who have experienced a water outage and/or low water pressure in or near the affected areas are advised to boil all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. The Water Resources distribution crew will complete the water main repair as quickly and efficiently as possible. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by the Oconee County Water Resources Department that the water system has been restored to full operation and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption. Please call 706-769-3960, or check the County website at www.oconeecounty.com or the Oconee County GA Government Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OconeeConnects for updates and notification that the boil water advisory has been cancelled.

Thank you, Oconee County Fire Rescue Volunteers!!

Updated 01/15/2020 at 3:15 p.m. Boil Water Advisory: During construction work on Daniells Bridge Road, a utility contractor hit an 8 water main line, causing water service to be interrupted (low to no pressure) for residents and businesses in the area. The affected areas include Butler’s Crossing, Daniells Bridge Road, Hwy 441, and surrounding neighborhoods. Water flow was interrupted from Lois Lane to Hog Mountain Road and Hog Mountain to Butler’s Crossing.... As a safeguard to protect public health, all citizens who have experienced a water outage and/or low water pressure in or near the affected areas are advised to boil all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. The Water Resources distribution crew will complete the water main repair as quickly and efficiently as possible. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by the Oconee County Water Resources Department that the water system has been restored to full operation and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption. Please call 706-769-3960, or check the County website at www.oconeecounty.com or the Oconee County GA Government Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OconeeConnects for updates and notification that the boil water advisory has been cancelled. _____________________________________ Original Post Water Main Break Affects Butler’s Crossing, Daniells Bridge Road, Hwy 441, and Surrounding Areas During construction work on Daniells Bridge Road, a utility contractor hit an 8 water main line, causing water service to be interrupted (low to no pressure) for residents and businesses in the area. The affected areas include Butler’s Crossing, Daniells Bridge Road, Hwy 441, and surrounding neighborhoods. Oconee County Water Resources crews are responding to repair the water main as quickly as possible and determine if a boil water advisory will be necessary. Check www.oconeecounty.com or Oconee County’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OconeeConnects for information and updates as the repair progresses.

As a reminder, all Oconee County Collection Sites and Recycling Centers will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Start 2021 off right with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission - upcoming activities include Invasive Plant Species Removal Work Days at Heritage Park, Dirty Dozen Road Cleanups, and Arbor Day!

Register for spring Parks & Rec programs online starting Monday!

Mark Thomas was sworn in recently for a second term as the Post 1 Commissioner on the Oconee County Board of Commissioners by Superior Court Chief Judge Eric Norris at the Oconee County Courthouse. Thomas, an Oconee native, has also previously served as a member of the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Oconee County Board of Education, and the Oconee County Tax Equalization Board. I am honored to continue serving the citizens of Oconee County as Post 1 Commissioner, said Commissioner Thomas. We are blessed to live, work, and fellowship in such a great community.

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission, in partnership with Athens Land Trust, will host Invasive Species Plant Removal Work Days at Heritage Park on January 26, February 9, and February 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Volunteers and staff will work to remove Autumn Olive, a plant that is crowding out native species and causing ecological harm to the local forest and its inhabitants. No training or expe...rience is necessary to participate in this work day. Volunteers will be trained in identification and removal of invasive plant species, and tools will be provided. Removing invasive plants helps to restore natural habitats that are critical in ensuring the diversity of our native plants and animals, said Parks & Recreation Director Lisa Davol. In parks and recreation, we strive to protect open spaces by ensuring they stay in their natural state. We appreciate all our volunteers that help us take care of our parks for all to enjoy! Partnerships like this one allow us to not only make an impressive difference in invasives removal, said Keep Oconee County Beautiful Executive Director Cindy Pritchard, but also allow for an educational opportunity on the detrimental effects that invasives have on our environment. Registration is required for this event. For more information or to register online, visit https://www.oconeecounty.com//Heritage-Park-Invasive-Plant. Heritage Park is located at 2543 Macon Highway, Watkinsville.

Oconee County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.