Watkinsville News

Louis Phillip Pelot will play folk music today at the Oconee Farmers Market open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville.

A Northeast Georgia man who started losing weight to prepare for possibly donating a kidney to his wife has won $1 million from the nationally syndicated "The Dr.

At least 61 banks have taken themselves out of regulated securities reporting since the passage of the JOBS Act, which allows smaller banks with fewer shareholders to withdraw from making public reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission The banks that are going dark, as it's known, are mostly small institutions with less than $500 million ... (more)

Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins will celebrate the grand opening of its restaurant at 2081 Hog Mountain Road on Tuesday, May 29.* The 2,700 square foot restaurant will employ approximately 30 crew members and feature seating for 32+ guests.

On Saturday, May 26, Watkinsville celebrated Memorial Day Weekend in the time honored tradition of family fun, picnicking, and speeches honoring America's veterans and local community leaders.

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A combination Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins is set to open Tuesday in Watkinsville, as the first of what could be as many as five franchises to be opened by local businessmen Mark Weeks and David Weeks.

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation Inc. will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday at the Oconee County Veterans Memorial off Georgia Highway 53, Watkinsville.

Oconee County Sheriff's investigators have developed some leads into last weekend's mass theft of mail delivered to homes in the Crystal Hills subdivision, but that's all that Sheriff Scott Berry could say Wednesday.

There are a plethora of commercials on TV trying to sell the latest greatest piece of exercise equipment.

Rep. Paul Broun talks with Georgia House member Chuck Williams, R-Watkinsville, during a campaign stop at Harris Shoals Park in Watkinsville, Ga.

Employer:A Oconee County Board of Education Description: Applications are being accepted for the position of Spanish Teacher at Oconee County High School .A The start date is Aug.

Oconee County Sheriff's investigators don't have any viable leads regarding thefts of mail this weekend from numerous mailboxes in the upscale Crystal Hills subdivision, according to Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry.

A Where/When: Friday, May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Why Go: To get a first look at the works of Susan Pelham.A The exhibit will be on display through June 15.A Pricing: Free A Where/When: May 18-20, 25-27 at the Winder Cultural Arts Center .A 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Satudays and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

During the 19th century, a doctor in southern Oconee County was well known for his medical treatments using remedies that he gleaned from slaves newly arrived from Africa and the native Indians who lived on the land for centuries.

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Teen Extreme program raised more than $400 during this year's Penny Wars competition.

The Oconee County Library Friends will host the annual Family Fun Day 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the library in Watkinsville.

A A "Business For Sale" sign is posted just outside the entrance of The Granary in downtown Watkinsville, but at the moment, it's business as usual.

A 22-year-old Watkinsville man was arrested Friday for aggravated battery on a 73-year-old Bishop woman.

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Teen Extreme program raised over $400 during this year's Penny Wars competition.