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We recognize that life gets busy and you can't make it to every government meeting, sporting event, business opening, or community activity. That's why we are there, so you can be there too. Tune into our new podcast series, The Main Street Minute where we preview the week's news in just a minute or two each day. In the time it takes you to drive from one end of Main Street to the other, you will be up to date on the day's news. Whether you are in Watkinsville or Bogart, Bishop or Farmington, North High Shoals or Eastville, this Minute is for you.

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    Latest episodes from Oconee Matters with The OE News

    Thursday, May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 1:44


    A former Oconee County Schools substitute was arrested in Gwinnett for simple battery and felony child cruelty. Two parents say he exhibited similar behavior while in Oconee.The OE is hosting a listening session June 5.North Oconee Girls Golf took their 5th straight state title.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Oconee's Own: Marketing Coordinator Avery Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 6:39


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This week's episode features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Marketing Coordinator Avery Moon, where she shares insight on what her role is, why she loves it and how she stays busy outside of work. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Avery to Avery@OconeeEnterprise.com and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, May 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:13


    The Rev John Andrew chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution dedicated Patriot Memorial Plaza.A new community service organization called “Community Works, Oconee,” will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. for community members to discuss what qualities they want in the next Oconee County Schools superintendent.We get the privilege of celebrating not one but two Oconee County High School championship teams.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Oconee's Own: Reporter Nathalee Simoneau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 11:33


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This week's episode features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Reporter Nathalee Simoneau, where she shares insight on what her experience as a local news reporter has been like, what she has learned and is continuing to learn, her well-known car and her favorite things to do in her free time. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Nathalee to News@OconeeEnterprise.com and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:00


    Three Oconee County Elementary School employees have resigned due to environmental and culture concerns that have arisen following reports of mold inside the school, according to their resignation letters.Keep your eye out for budget conversations around the county.The Oconee County Girls Soccer Team has won the State title for the third year in a row.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Oconee's Own: Sports Editor Stuart Steele

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:51


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This week's episode features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Sports Editor Stuart Steele, where he shares insight on his role at The OE and how he got involved in sports journalism. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Stuart to SportsEditor@OconeeEnterprise.com and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 1:21


    We check in with District Attorney Kalki Yalamanchili.Bogart dedicates Hammond Alley.Local sports continue rolling.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Oconee's Own: Co-Publisher Michael Prochaska

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:08


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This week's episode  features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Co-Publisher and Editor Michael Prochaska, where he shares insight on his role at The OE and his interests outside of journalism. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Michael to Editor@OconeeEnterprise.com and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 1:56


    Robert Harris was recently honored by Oconee County Schools.Bret Huett Country Financial has opened their new location.Local teams are in the running for the state championship.Oconee's Own has launched their first episode!Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Oconee's Own: Co-Publisher Amanda Prochaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 12:01


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This first full episode Oconee's Own features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Co-Publisher Amanda Prochaska, where she shares insight on her role and how she stays busy outside of work. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Amanda to Amanda@OconeeEnterprise.com and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com

    Thursday, April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 2:12


    Parents question Oconee County Schools.The Farmer's Market is at Wire Park.Spring Sports are heading to the post season.Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com

    Oconee's Own Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 0:45


    Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. Oconee's Own will feature interview-style episodes with Oconee County community members. Our first full episode will launch on April 29, 2025, and we hope you will come back each Tuesday for a new episode. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any podcast questions or suggestions to Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com

    Thursday, April 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 1:53


    Catch up on the last day of the Georgia General Assembly.Meet the Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year.Oconee County Baseball had a great night.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, March 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 1:20


    We have an update about the ongoing investigation into the deaths of Douglas and Mitchell Oldham.1000 Faces Coffee is in Oconee now.Our Farmer of the Month feature is back for the season.Spring sports are in full swing.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

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    March 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 1:19


    John Daniell spoke at the annual State of the County address.The Cotton Patch Quilters hosted a showcase at the Oconee County Civic center.Oconee County Little League celebrated opening day of their 50th season.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, March 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 1:48


    Be on the lookout for upcoming in-depth podcast episodes including Q&A's with our staff along with interviews of local business owners and community members.Read a tribute to local teen, Will Morgan.Chris Greer is back with season 3.North Oconee does it again.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, December 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 2:11


    This week, we bring our annual Year in Review Edition of The Oconee Enterprise. Be sure to take advantage of our Buy One Year, Get One Year subscription sale by January 2nd here.

    Monday, December 23, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 1:57


    Chris Greer has a news special. Bishop has ended a lease with a local church. SPLOST ads are in the newspaper. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

    Friday, December 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 1:51


    Oconee's own Jerry Rogers pens a poem for The Oconee Enterprise. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

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    Thursday, December 19, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 1:25


    We announce winners for the Watkinsville Parade. April Farlow has written a book. Community members give input on election precinct change proposal. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 1:22


    Watkinsville opens a new park. Oconee County Schools has a busy December meeting. A man has been charged for the death of a local teen. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 1:30


    NOHS wins their first state title. NOHS flag football loses a hard battle. PACS plays Wednesday. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 1:19


    Jack's Cheesecakes now has a storefront. OCAF celebrated 30 years. The Oconee Enterprise is hosting a subscription special. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Friday, December 6, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 2:58


    Enjoy our Holiday edition of Oconee the Magazine

    Thursday, December 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 1:14


    The Varsity has a tentative opening date. The Board of Commissioners had a busy meeting. Simply Science talks Frankincense and Myrrh. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 1:27


    There was a fatal accident on US 441. The Watkinsville Christmas Parade is this Sunday. North High Shoals will get new speed bumps. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 1:18


    North Oconee and Prince Avenue football are playing this weekend for spots at the state championship. We feature athletes moving on to play in college. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

    Monday, December 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 1:40


    George Power has donated to the Watkinsville Downtown Development strategic plan process. Townley Family Partnership LLLP is proposing a new subdivision. The Oconee Enterprise is running a Subscription Sale! Find us at OconeeEnterprise.com or 706-769-5175

    Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 1:44


    Oconee County Schools share details of the School Resource Officer plans. The Iron Horse is back home. See A4 in the newspaper. There we have included a poem and column from the November 22, 1962 edition. Buy 1 year, get 1 year. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, November 26, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 1:30


    Oconee County and Athens Academy football have officially played their last games of the season. North Oconee dominated Ware County. Prince Avenue also rolled over their playoff foe. Catch up with North and Oconee flag football programs. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, November 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 1:43


    The College of Athens has joined in partnership with Piedmont University. The City of Watkinsville completed their annual audit. The Oconee Enterprise has created a community post on our Facebook and Instragram accounts to share your favorite local small businesses. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 6:30


    "Now you, citizen and taxpayer, must decide: does OCS prioritize the public's right to records, or does it prioritize control?" Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 1:06


    Jack's Cheesecake is opening a storefront. Margaret Hale is helping Western North Carolina for Christmas. A8 is full of holiday cheer. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 1:36


    Soil Amendments are being spread in the county again. The City of Watkinsville has a new police cheif. The Board of Commissioners are considering an update to the alcohol ordinance. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 1:23


    Oconee County and North Oconee Cheerleaders went to state. North Oconee defeated Eagles Landing at home. Oconee County defeated Westside-Augusta on the road. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, November 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 1:08


    Katherine Drummond is a local mom with a unique gift to share. American Pest Control has new ownership. LAD Truck Lines has added new leadership to their team. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Friday, November 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 3:56


    To access the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988, then Press 1 Reach out via chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat or by text to 838255 Shepherd's Men Run organizes long runs to raise funds and awareness, and donations can be made by visiting shepherdsmen.com Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 1:24


    Hear from three local veterans about their service. Meet three more local veterans. A police officer, a lawyer, and a family with generations of service members. Two local groups use their time and talent to honor veterans. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 1:20


    On December 24, 1944, Captain Joseph B. McConnell's B-17 was shot down over Belgium. Warren Aldrich, Ray Broussard and Horace Crump are all WWII Veterans. Oconee County Schools had a drop in enrollment. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 1:09


    Cross Country State Championships were this weekend and we have multiple titles coming home. Westminster has finished their football season. Basketball is back. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, November 11, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 1:15


    Meet Retired U.S. Army Col. Raquel Durden who founded Humble Warrior Wellness and Yoga. The 10th annual Athens Academy Holiday Market is next Thursday. Hallmark is officially back in Oconee. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Friday, November 8, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 4:07


    This week's editorial: No matter who is president, we must be a beacon of benevolence. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

    Thursday, November 7, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 1:29


    Oconee County does not have a lead issue in the water service lines. The Backyard BBQ Brawl raised money for Oconee Area Resource Council. Striplings annual hay bale decoration contest raised money for ESP. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

    2024 General Election Results- Oconee County

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 3:41


    Hear the latest for all of the races found on Oconee County ballots. Visit our latest coverage at OconeeEnterprise.com and Subscribe today.

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 1:31


    Oconee County and Prince Avenue both saw thriller shootouts under the Friday night lights. The North Oconee High School swim team had its first meet of the season on Saturday. North Oconee's flag football team extended their winning streak to six games. Find your polling location here. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    November 4, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 1:55


    The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority called a meeting last week. The Athens Area Homeless Shelter has named former employee Olivia Amato as its new executive director. QuikTrip donated $250,000 to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office Foundation. Find your My Voter Page here Find our full election coverage here

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    Friday, November 1, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 1:46


    Hear more about our fall edition of Oconee the Magazine, out now! Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Thursday, October 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:24


    Local attorney Kevin Epps was recognized by the group “Marsy's Law for Georgia”. The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a Veteran's day program. Trick or Treat on the Town in the City of Watkinsville and City of Bogart is tonight! Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Wednesday, October 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 1:41


    The Oconee Enterprise decides to endorse a candidate in the District Attorney race. The City of Watkinsville names the Grand Marshalls for the Christmas Parade. A Superior Court Judge halts an effort to adjust voter rolls too close to the election. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 1:18


    4 out of 5 high school football teams won. ACAD boys and girls cross country won region. PACS softball is headed to Columbus. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

    Monday, October 28, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 1:21


    A local business leader has started a non-profit to help kids in need. The Turkish Delight rug event is back. We check in with Jack's Cheesecake. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

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