Podcasts about Oconee County

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we sit down with Oconee County Sheriff James Hale to learn more about his upbringing in Oconee County, his career and his favorite music. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any advertising, sponsored episode or general podcast questions and suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠. 

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this special Father's Day episode, Community Engagement Director and Podcast Host Caitlin Farmer interviews her Father, Shawn Farmer, where he discusses music, podcasting, his career, how their family ended up in Oconee County and Georgia Football. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any advertising, sponsored episode or general podcast questions and suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠. You can find Shawn's podcast, “Re-Vinyl” at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/re-vinyl/id1747597217

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. This week's episode features an interview with The Oconee Enterprise Community Engagement Director and Podcast Host Caitlin Farmer, where she discusses how her roles at The OE have changed, what she's been working on in her role and her favorite restaurants in Oconee County. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any questions for Caitlin and any podcast questions or suggestions to ⁠⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠. To fill out the Google Form from The OE's Community Listening Session, visit https://forms.gle/kEUHZc3HxvPc2GtK8.  

Send us a textTucked away in the northwest corner of South Carolina, Oconee County reveals itself as an undiscovered treasure where natural beauty intertwines with captivating history. As I wandered through this Blue Ridge Mountain paradise, I uncovered the poignant legend of Issaquena, a brave Choctaw maiden who risked everything for love, leaving her name on what is now a magnificent 200-foot waterfall – just one of over 300 cascades dotting the county's landscape.My journey took me to Patriots Hall in Walhalla, where the sobering story of Staff Sergeant Lewis "Slim" Watkins unfolded. This local hero posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor after sacrificing his life to shield fellow Marines from a grenade during the Korean War. His medal rests there today, a testament to extraordinary courage in the face of certain death.Perhaps nothing captures Oconee's quirky character better than Stumphouse Tunnel – an ambitious 1850s railroad project abandoned after consuming over a million dollars, only to find new purpose a century later as Clemson University's unexpected blue cheese aging facility. This "tunnel to nowhere" now welcomes visitors curious about its unusual history.The county's spirit runs deep – quite literally – at Chattooga Bell Farm Distillery, where passionate master distiller Ben Wesley crafts exceptional rums and whiskeys from fruit grown steps away from the stills. Similarly, Two Horse Distillery, founded by former rodeo champions, honors their western legacy through carefully crafted spirits using mountain spring water.With four stunning lakes spanning thousands of acres, miles of hiking trails through ancient forests, and Class 3 and 4 rapids on the Chattooga River (yes, from the movie "Deliverance"), outdoor enthusiasts find endless adventure possibilities. Yet what struck me most was how every corner of Oconee County tells a story – Cherokee names etched on roadways, German churches standing since the 1850s, and prohibition-era moonshine caves hidden among the hills.Experience this remarkable destination where, as I discovered, "the US has stories everywhere – you just have to look where the tour buses don't bother going." Share your own Oconee adventures or discoveries from your travels by visiting thetravelingfool.com.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteWe go over the results of day two of the GHSA soccer championships and prep your brackets for Day 3Oconee County Girls Head Coach Judson Hamby drops by to talk about one of the best matches you'll see all week and what the win means for the program

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse. It could be one of the most lucrative matches in the history of the game in the Europa League final as Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur with a Champions League spot on the line. The winner could earn over $130 million by being in next season's Champions League. For Spurs, it could mean Ange Postecoglu stays in his job as manager. For Ruben Amorim and Manchester United, it could mean they can go out in the transfer market and spend a bit while hopefully not having to lay anyone else off. In Spain on Sunday, the Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid could either essentially decide the title for Barca or open the door wide open against for Madrid to come back in the final three weeks of the season. The remaining schedule definitely favors Madrid, and a win would put them only one point behind Barcelona. In Portugal, if there is a winner between the eternal rivals Benfica and Sporting, that team will have the head-to-head tiebreaker in the league standings with one round of matches to go. Both teams are currently tied on points. A draw would make the final weekend very interesting with lots of scoreboard watching. In MLS this weekend, the big game is in Chester as 2nd-place Philadelphia hosts Eastern Conference leaders Columbus. Charlotte goes to Nashville, Austin goes to Cincinnati, and Miami travels to Minnesota. Sunday Night Soccer is a great one with Supporters' Shield leaders Vancouver hosting LAFC.We'll get the weekend started at Soldier Field as Atlanta United faces the Chicago Fire. Pregame coverage starts at 1:30 on 92.9 The Game with Abe Gordon and Madison Crews, Mike Conti and I will take over ahead of a 2:40pm kickoff. In girls high school soccer semifinals last night, we had both 3A semifinals on the SDH Network as Jefferson and Oconee County booked their spots in next week's final. Buford and Roswell have a chance to finish unbeaten as they advanced to their respective finals next week. Boys' high school semifinals tonight all over the state of Georgia before next week's championship game at three different sites.

The 3A girls semifinals take center stage on the SDH Network tonight as we'll have both matches available with radio calls starting at 6pm. Whitewater hosts back-to-back state champions Oconee County in Fayetteville while Jefferson hosts Cherokee Bluff. Go to soccerdownhere.net and click Listen, then select your match or bounce back and forth.Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.PSG has made their second Champions League final, defeating Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate, 2-1 yesterday in Paris. Luis Enrique has been the best manager in the world this season and he has remade this team in his image and achieved incredible success. They have to go through the 3-time champions Inter to lift the trophy, and remarkably, it's the first time these teams have ever met in official competition.The goalkeepers have been stars in the semifinals. Yann Sommer made a couple of mind-blowing saves on Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, Gianluigi Donnarumma turned into Superman as soon as he saw the English flag again and also stood on his head to lead PSG. I disagree with Mikel Arteta when he says that Arsenal were the better team in the competition, but I do think he's getting unfairly dragged in the media. He took a team without a healthy #9 as far as he could this season. They have to get that position right to compete with the best in England and in Europe. He's one of the best managers in the world today, give him the right squad to truly give him a chance to win a major trophy, I don't think he's had that yet and has done as much as he could.MLS won 15 of the 16 Round of 32 matches in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup over the past two days. The Pittsburgh Riverhounds needed a stoppage time goal to upset NYCFC to keep it from being a clean sweep. Philadelphia needed penalties to get past Indy Eleven, multiple games needed extra time, Austin was 2-0 down at home to El Paso but stormed back to win 3-2. Good news on the business front for MLS as well, their sponsorship revenues are up double digits in 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024. 5 clubs were named in Sportico's Most Valuable Soccer Clubs in the World's Top 20, with 19 clubs making the Top 50, the most of any league in the world. While revenues aren't matching the top European clubs at the moment, security of the format along with top-notch infrastructure and ownership collaboration and cooperation have given MLS clubs a strong floor from which to grow their valuations. Arsene Wenger made the news yesterday, saying that his proposed change to the offside rule is imminent. Based on the way these rules have been altered in the past, that's not true. The trials of the new rule (essentially going from if any part of the body is offside then it's an infraction to if any part of the body is onside then it's good, giving the attacker a body length) have not been successful and more are needed to see if this gives the attack too much of an advantage. I do believe that the rule needs to be tweaked in light of video replay being used, but more testing is needed rather than something rash. Plenty more in the video and podcast editions of the Espresso, please check them out. More to come tomorrow morning on the SDH Network.

It's Day Four of Round One and we go through the scores and brackets to get you ready for the weekendMike Petite, head coach at Callaway, talks about the successes and challenges of coaching both programsChris Romano, boys head coach at Oconee County, talks about his season and matchup in Watkinsville as well

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 127 - David Chudyk - Father, Wealth Advisor and Host of The Weekly Wealth Podcast Answers 3 QuestionsThe Weekly Wealth Podcast -Exploring the Mindsets, Tactics, and Strategies to help you to build and maintain wealth.As a financial planner with offices in Greenville and Seneca, South Carolina, David has been helping clients to build wealth since 2005. David began his career in the financial services arena in 2002. In 2005, David had the opportunity to purchase an insurance and financial services agency in Seneca, SC, and later, in 2006 obtained the prestigious Certified Financial Planner designation. During his career, David has won numerous company and local awards.David believes that it is his duty to shepherd his clients by empowering them to make the best possible financial decisions for the reasons that are important to them. By developing plans and strategies for business owners and individuals for all areas of financial planning, such as investment planning, risk management, tax planning, estate planning, etc., David believes that he can help his clients' overall financial wellbeing.As an entrepreneur, David has held to the philosophy that “we all need to do our parts to make the world a better place.” He is currently heading a financial literacy program for the Foothills Care Center and is on the Board of Directors of Crimestoppers of Oconee County. David has won the United Way of Oconee County's small business of the year for company giving on several occasions.David and Jill, his wife of 20+ years live on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC, and are the proud parents of three boys… two of which are twins. All three boys are very active in club soccer. Through all of the busyness of their family and professional lives, David and Jill have always strived to remain active. David has run five marathons, completed the 300 mile ride4life cycling event twice, and completed the 100+ mile Assault on Mt Mitchell twice. In his previous career, David was a Tennis Professional and has taken the game back up after a 19-year absence.https://www.weeklywealthpodcast.com/___https://dadspace.camusic provided by Blue Dot SessionsSong: The Big Ten https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/258270

North Oconee controls its own destiny. Prince Avenue softball is headed to the post season. Oconee County and North Oconee volleyball continue to win. Our Athlete of the week is Harrison Faulkner. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Oconee County Schools has released their Teachers of the Year. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for all the latest Oconee County news! Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

An Oconee County resident filed a lawsuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez for blocking his access to two Facebook pages connected to the DA. The municipalities of Bishop and Bogart are ushering in the fall with day-long celebrations this month.  Meet our farmer of the month, Jeremiah Peters. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

The Oconee County Board of Education voted to establish school resource officers in all 12 OCS schools. An Oconee Resident has filed suit to temporarily halt voter registration in Oconee County. Miriam Johnson has penned a memoir Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Westminster Christian is now 3-0. Oconee County dropped their third game to Morgan County. Prince Avenue lost a heartbreaker to Blessed Trinity. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Enter promo code SEPT24 at the bottom of the page for 20% off a year subscription.

The USPS is proposing another change that will negatively effect Oconee County. The Commercial Bank turns 100 years old today. See the latest restaurant health scores. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Fat Boy doesn't know why Labor Day is a holiday, but he'll take it, plus Hey Dude shoes that glow in the dark, why  man? Headlines with a dummy in Oconee County pulling a knife on a deputy before he got on a bus Sports with a new Vince McMahon doc announced for Netflix

Oconee County Little League's season has ended. Get a preview of the Backyard Brawl. Oconee County faces North Oconee in volleyball. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The City of Bogart will keep a rollback millage rate. A GoFundMe has been set up to help a woman who died while metal detecting. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-ashley-griffin-support-her-childrens-future?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Did you ever notice Oconee County doesn't have the classic red fire hydrants? Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about historical tourism opportunities in Oconee County. Check out page 50 of The Oconee County Guide for a full list of places to visit. Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

Over the weekend, a swastika was painted on an Oconee County welcome sign. Oconee County Schools will be holding three public hearings for a tax increase. Those hearings will be on July 1 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on July 8 at 6 p.m. All three meetings will be held at the Instructional Support Center at 71 North Main Street in Watkinsville. A closed trail at Harris Shoals Park will not reopen until August of 2025. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

This week, residents of Oconee County received The Oconee County Guide. Learn more about what the guide has to offer. Find a digital version on our website where you can also subscribe to our weekly newspaper at OconeeEnterprise.com

I happen to think having Atlantan Chase Oliver on the presidential ballot as the Libertarian party candidate this November takes Georgia off the table for Biden/Harris. Hear why I believe the actions of Mayor Andre Dickens and the majority on Atlanta's city council have cost the President a key chunk of the state's grassroots liberal activists' support. I spoke with Mishael White, aiming to represent district 81 in the Georgia House, today. He's up against a MAGA ne'er do well named Noelle Kahaian, whose platform consists of Trumpian platitudes but little substantively to address any state legislative goals for the district. White, on the other hand, had plenty to discuss with me by way of tangible solutions for his district. Yesterday's guest, Seth Taylor, revealed one potential "GOP plant" disguised as a Democrat who won the party's Congressional primary for the 11th Congressional district. I spoke of two others in Oconee County, but wait: there's more.

Seth Taylor, a Fulton County Democratic Party captain and 2024 DNC delegate "outed" 11th Congressional district Democratic Party nominee Katy Stamper as a "GOP plant." If she isn't, she's at the very least an anti-trans "secure the border" moderate. Then again, she lives in Cherokee County, where a school board vice chair is also openly anti-trans and nothing was done about that ,so ... While discussing the Cherokee School Board, Seth pointed to a 2022 story in Pro Publica where another primary winner, Republican Noelle Kahaian, was instrumental in running off that school system's hired-but-never-employed DEI candidate. At least they're consistent. Oh ,and what of the two Oconee County "Democrats" (who aren't) running for county-level offices? Do local ad state Dems need to do a better job vetting (or finding) candidates? Lastly, Chase Oliver - and not RFK Jr. nor Donald Trump - secured the Libertarian party's Presidential nomination over The weekend, and I happen to think that's bad news for Biden/Harris in Georgia, at minimum. He's under 40 (37), gay, pro-choice, pro-pot, pro-"ceasefire now" oh and anti-"Cop City". Good luck convincing me that combination doesn't win over some of the same grassroots activists Democrats usually rely on.

The City of Bogart is continuing the process of updating their building code to align with Oconee County. The Planning Commission is recommending a denial for a duplex proposal just north of Watkinsville. The Town of North High Shoals is being sued. Today is your last chance to vote in the General Election Primary. Polls are open from 7a.m.-7p.m. You can find your polling information at mvp.sos.ga.gov View our election guide and election coverage at OconeeEnterprise.com where you can also subscribe anytime.

Oconee County sports are on fire this off season. There were contenders in Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, and more. Subscribe to stay up to date at OconeeEnterprise.com

The North Oconee Gym Titans are state champions for th 5th year in a row! Additionally, North Oconee and Oconee County gymnast won individual gold medals. Soccer playoffs continue. Get updates on Lacrosse, Tennis, and Baseball as well. Today is your FINAL day to subscribe to ensure you will receive our 2024 Primary Election Guide. This has 9 pages of information about candidates, ballot questions, where and when to vote, sample ballots and more. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Hear an update on the Akhil Crumption sentancing hearing. What does everyone ask a 100 year old? How did you make it to 100? What is your advice? Hear the answer and more. Subscribe online to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com for this an all the latest news in Oconee County.

It has been a big week in sports. The North Oconee Boys Basketball team will be featured on the front page of the newspaper, as well as on the front page of the sports section. The Oconee County Boys and Girls Soccer teams are off to a dominating start. Prince Avenue Boys and Girls Tennis will face Loganville today at OVP. Oconee County Little League Opening Day was rained out. Note: Tonight, March 11, there is an Oconee County Board of Education Meeting. In the March 7 edition of The Oconee Enterprise, a legal notice was published that read: “Notice is given that there will be introduced at the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to reconstitute the Board of Education of Oconee County; and for other purposes.” Our understanding is that this matter will be discussed at tonight's meeting although it is not on the agenda. We have not received a copy of what the legal ad references nor have we found it on the General Assembly of Georgia page or Oconee County Schools website. Subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise online at OconeeEnterprise.com where you can also request home delivery.

In top news this week, the Oconee County Library has opened their new location at Wire Park. Election qualifying is underway for Federal, State, and local offices. Oconee County is working to expand broadband access. A case dropped by the District Attorney's office was resurrected and tried in the Alcovy District Court this week. For all of this and more, subscribe to The Oconee Enterprise at OconeeEnterprise.com

We know life is busy. That is why The Oconee Enterprise is launching a new podcast that will highlight the week's news in just a minute or two. Listen while you drive from one end of Main Street to the next, make a cup of coffee, wrestle your toddler into a carseat, or tie your shoes. Find the newspaper online at OconeeEnterprise.com 24/7 for the latest news in Oconee County, Georgia.

Workforce development was a major topic of conversation when Matt Martin and Erika Bell recently met with business and community leaders in Pickens County and Oconee County, South Carolina. In this episode, Martin and Bell discussed what they learned during their visit. Two local workforce development leaders — Jeromy Arnett and Ray Farley of Alliance Pickens — also shared their stories. Full transcript and related links: https://www.richmondfed.org/podcasts/speaking_of_the_economy/2024/speaking_2024_01_24_workforce_development

There have been a number of strange disappearances and deaths recently in Oconee County, located in the Blue Mountain foothills. The latest of these being in 2019 when 26 year old Faith Roach was last seen getting into a van with an unidentified male. Almost 5 year later, she has yet to be found. Also, If you're in the mood for a good scare, then the Lands End Road will be sure to live up to its reputation as the most haunted road in the state. And later, if you've had the pleasure of spending time in Columbia, you'll know that the city prides itself on history, entertainment, and college football. But what about its abundance of ghosts? Lands End Light caught on camera: https://youtu.be/ubEX-mSy5TI?si=M-661G8aCvJFbE-2 paranormalitymag.com/spookshow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scspookshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scspookshow/support

Luna Shark Productions continues its mission of getting the story straight and giving voice to victims by presenting part two of “A Mystery Mountain: What Happened to April Jones?” So much has happened in the Murdaugh case over the past week. It's honestly mind-blowing the twists and turns this story continues to take. We'll get into ALL of this very soon. However, in this special episode of True Sunlight Podcast, Eric Alan Daume reports from the Blue Ridge mountains of South Carolina and continues his investigation into April's death, as well as the deaths of Kevin Craig and John Evans and the disappearance of Faith Roach. While in the middle of reporting on this compelling story — and as more and more doesn't seem to add up — Eric finds himself caught off-guard by grim news, deepening the mystery of these Oconee County tragedies. Eric Alan's reporting is not only thorough and fearless, it's compelling and will have you on the edge of your seat as he grapples with the unexpected and confronts the challenges we've all experienced in our reporting on true crime stories. In this latest episode, he has invited all of us behind the scenes on his journey to get at the truth about these mysterious deaths and disappearances in Oconee County.  It's been a while since we first introduced “A Mountain Mystery.” We invite you to return to True Sunlight Episode #15 to relisten to Part One. And find Eric Alan's YouTube channel where he has published a number of video episodes on this spellbinding saga Thank you to ALL OF YOU for listening and for helping us shine the light on this important case.  Learn more about Eric Alan and his Compelling True Crime Documentaries here: https://www.youtube.com/@Eric-Alan Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top headlines for Nov. 17, 2023:Cops on the Coop back raising money for Special Olympic AthletesNew Union Pier team says public interest will be at the forefront of planningCharleston Police seek more information in deadly downtown gas station shootingFormer Orangeburg Co. teacher accused of having sexual relationship with teen‘SC's first': SCDP chair after New Hampshire defies Democratic primary calendarDeputy and suspect shot after chase in Oconee County

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sept 27th Publish Date:  Sept 26th From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Wednesday, September 27th, and happy heavenly birthday to musician Meatloaf. **** **** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Jackson EMC Foundation awards $37K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents Contemporary Classics offers 'A Karaoke Riot!' as first production of the season Around the World in the DTL returns to Lawrenceville All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!  Break 1 : M.O.G.          Story 1: Jackson EMC Foundation awards $37K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents   The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors has awarded a total of $196,771 in grants, with $37,500 allocated to organizations serving Gwinnett County residents. The grants include: $15,000 to Boy With a Ball in Buford for curriculum materials to support the Velocity Cross Age Mentoring program. This program pairs high school mentors with middle school students in Gwinnett County, focusing on building connectedness, self-esteem, identity, and academic skills. $15,000 to Barrow Ministry Village in Winder for its counseling program, offering affordable counseling services to needy families in Jackson EMC's service area. The program targets individuals dealing with PTSD, anxiety, and family issues. $7,500 to Bethel Haven in Watkinsville for its Mental Health Counseling Program, providing mental health services and therapeutic counseling sessions for distressed children, teens, adults, and families in Jackson EMC's service counties. These grants are made possible through the Operation Round Up program, where cooperative members round up their electric bills to support local initiatives. Since 2005, this program has contributed over $19.4 million to communities served by Jackson EMC. Eligible individuals and charitable organizations in the 10-county service area may apply for Foundation grants, and membership with Jackson EMC is not a requirement.....…..read more at gwinnettdailypost.com STORY 2: Contemporary Classics offers 'A Karaoke Riot!' as first production of the season   Contemporary Classics Theatre is set to kick off its new season with "A Karaoke Riot!"—a contemporary adaptation of Clifford Odets' 1930s play "Waiting for Lefty." Directed by Mike Weiselberg, the play offers a unique twist: audience participation. Ticket holders will be part of a special environment where they play the role of "ride share" drivers in a taxi strike, adding an immersive element to the experience. The play combines humor and satire with serious themes, highlighting the importance of fair wages and workplace respect. "A Karaoke Riot!" will be performed on October 20 and 21 at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Duluth, Georgia.   STORY 3: Around the World in the DTL returns to Lawrenceville Lawrenceville is hosting "Around the World in the DTL," a two-day festival in partnership with the Atlanta International Night Market. The event, taking place on the Lawrenceville Lawn, celebrates the city's diverse cultures and communities. Visitors can enjoy an international bazaar with unique items and global cuisine. The festival includes entertainment such as exotic dance performances and cultural showcases. On Friday, "Los Chicos del 512: The Selena Experience – Selena Tribute" will be featured on the Lawrenceville Lawn Stage. Saturday offers a showcase of performances and culinary delights from around the world, with over 50 vendors and more. The event aims to promote cultural diversity and understanding in the community. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2:   Slappey – Tom Wages - Obits – Cumming Fair   STORY 4: Gwinnett County champs lead way at Wingfoot XC Classic   At the Wingfoot XC Classic, Gwinnett County champions Jewel Wells and Jameson Pifer stood out. Wells finished 8th in the Varsity Championship Girls race with a time of 18:37, while Pifer secured the 12th position in the Varsity Championship Boys competition with a time of 15:35. Mill Creek's girls, including Wells, placed 13th with 318 points. Wesleyan's girls finished 12th with 307 points. Pifer, along with other top Gwinnett finishers Wood Moore and Eli Griggs, contributed to their respective teams' performances. Mill Creek's boys finished 17th overall.   STORY 5: International players boost Providence Christian football's historic start   Providence Christian's football team has seen success thanks in part to the addition of international players, including six from Canada, five from Germany, and one each from England and Denmark. These players have contributed to the team's undefeated start to the season. The influx of international talent began under previous head coach Joe Sturdivant, who has extensive experience coaching football overseas. The players seek opportunities to play college football in the U.S., and they have adjusted to the differences in climate, competition level, and speed of the game. Their presence has enriched the school's culture and provided diverse backgrounds on the team.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 2   STORY 6: Peachtree Ridge defeats Dunwoody in softball   Peachtree Ridge dominated Dunwoody with a 10-2 victory in fastpitch softball. Kenadie Garcia excelled as the winning pitcher with an RBI double. A.J. Muhammad, Amiya Hunt, and Mariella Morales played key roles in the Lions' offense.   Mountain View had a successful day, winning two Region 8-AAAAAAA games, including a 15-0 victory over Central Gwinnett and a 6-2 win over Dacula. Riley Ashby and Rylie Smith were standouts.   Brookwood defeated Duluth 8-0 in five innings, with Lorelei Sullivan and Nya Langlais leading the way.   Archer secured an 11-3 victory over Shiloh, with Kaylee Lapides and Mia Johnson standing out.   Discovery suffered a 25-8 loss to Chestatee in volleyball.   Hebron Christian split their volleyball matches, defeating Franklin County but losing to Oconee County. Key players included Addison Griffin, Malia Silva, and Brooke Thao.   STORY 7: Ambulance involved in 'serious injury' crash at intersection of Jimmy Carter Blvd.   A serious accident occurred involving an ambulance and a passenger car at the intersection of Jimmy Carter Blvd. and Quails Lake Village Lane. The Gwinnett County Police are investigating the incident. The driver of the car is being treated at a local hospital, while no one from Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services was injured. The ambulance was responding to a medical call with lights and sirens on, traveling in the center turn lane due to heavy traffic. The car attempted a left turn in front of the ambulance, resulting in a collision on the driver's side. The investigation is ongoing, and details are preliminary.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Henssler 60 Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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Welcome to episode 42 of Coon Hunting Confidentials!Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC!!In this episode, the HT Mafia starts off the show with their unique back and forth banter. You never know where the conversation will lead. After they open the show with their goofiness, they go into the conversation with Dillon Nelson. Dillon is a coon hunter from North Carolina that grew up hunting in the HT Mafia's home state of South Carolina! Dillon tells them about an interesting encounter with something in a culvert while hunting in Oconee County with his Dad! They also talk about a new coon hunting apparel website that he started with his wife. Check them out at  https://stonewall828.com/We hope you enjoy this episode and as always, THANK YOU for listening! Keep them dogs in the woods and happy hunting y'all!!!BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS!  Just click the links below.WE ARE THE LED EXPERTS! – Bright Eyes LightsHavoc Hunting SupplyHELP US GROW, SPREAD THE WORD!You can find and follow us on Facebook!

"P" is for Perry, Maddie Elmina (1868 to 1957). Healing Evangelist, a native of Oconee County.

UCBC opens Oconee County's first cancer center

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday May 21st  Publish Date: May 19th Friday  From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast  Today is Friday May 17th , and happy 70th birthday to Mr. T  ***Mr. T cut****    I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep  Lawrenceville police looking for suspect in shooting at Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway  State DOT Board green lights improvements for Georgia 316  Lawrenceville police looking for suspect in shooting at Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway    We'll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Commercial :  M.O.G.           Story 1. shooting    Lawrenceville police are seeking the public's help in an ongoing investigation regarding the shooting of a 54-year-old man. The incident occurred last week while the victim was commuting home from work. Riding a moped near the intersection of Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway around 11:30 p.m. on May 12, he was shot multiple times. The identity of the shooter remains unknown. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim lying on the road and promptly transported him to a local hospital. As of Wednesday, he remains in critical condition. If anyone witnessed the shooting or possesses information about the incident, they are urged to contact Lawrenceville Police Detective J. Woods at 770-670-5122 or email JWoods@LawrencevillePd.com. Alternatively, they can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or visit www.StopCrimeATL.com, with the option to remain anonymous.    STORY 2:  316    The State Transportation Board has given approval for a series of improvements on Georgia 316 between Lawrenceville and Athens to address traffic congestion and enhance safety. The first phase, estimated at $100 million, involves constructing grade-separated interchanges at the intersections of Georgia 316 with Bethlehem and Barber Creek roads in Barrow County. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to issue a request for proposals in July, with the winning contractor announced in December. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of the following year. Two additional project bundles are planned for Oconee County and Barrow County, including grade-separated intersections and overpasses. The DOT will manage the projects while the State Road and Tollway Authority will handle funding. These improvements aim to alleviate bumper-to-bumper traffic and enhance travel experiences along the corridor.      Story 3: Police    Lawrenceville police are seeking your help in a critical case. Last week, a 54-year-old man was shot multiple times while heading home from work. According to Police Capt. Salvador Ortega, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on May 12 in the area of Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway. Sadly, the identity of the shooter remains unknown. The victim was found lying in the roadway and was immediately taken to a local hospital. As of Wednesday, he remains in critical condition. We need your assistance. If you witnessed the shooting or have any information related to the incident, please reach out to Lawrenceville Police Detective J. Woods at 770-670-5122 or email JWoods@LawrencevillePd.com. Follow this case at gwinnettdailypost.com…….. we're back in a moment    Commercial  Peggy Slappey  Commercial  Tom Wages - then Obits    STORY 4: Gwinnett Schools    In In a recent decision, the Gwinnett County Board of Education has adopted a new health curriculum, separate from the proposed sex education curriculum that has stirred controversy for months. Despite initial plans to use one provider for both curriculums, the board's choice means there will now be a split between the district's health and sex education programs. HealthSmart will be utilized for the health curriculum, while Choosing the Best will remain the sex education curriculum, at least for now. During the discussion, there was some confusion among board members regarding the timeline and the possibility of having no sex education curriculum for a year. However, district staff confirmed that Choosing the Best, which has been in place for over 20 years, will continue to be in place. The controversy surrounding the proposed sex education curriculum, also provided by HealthSmart, has focused on concerns about promoting abstinence, addressing gender identity, and textbook images. Some board members expressed their preference for using the latest version of Choosing the Best, citing positive outcomes such as lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy in the county. Others are eager to begin the review process for a new sex education curriculum. Stay updated on this story at gwinnettdailypost.com    Story 5: Scholarships     Great news for nine high school seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools! They have been awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation. The Posse Foundation, established in 1989, identifies exceptional public high school students who possess remarkable academic and leadership potential. These students may often be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse offers them the opportunity to excel personally and academically by placing them in diverse teams called "Posses," consisting of 10 students. Partner colleges and universities collaborate with Posse to provide these scholars with four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. These scholars graduate at an impressive rate of 90% and make a significant impact both on campus and throughout their professional careers. Posse recruits students through its traditional program in various cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and New York, among others. They also have a Virtual Program that reaches even more students in cities like Charlotte, Dallas, and Philadelphia. Posse has partnered with over 60 esteemed colleges and universities nationwide. Some of the host institutions for Posse cohorts from the Atlanta chapter include Bard College, Boston University, Brandeis University, The College of Wooster, and The George Washington University. …back after this    Commercial: City of Lawrenceville -GCPS job fair    Story 6: DUI    Gwinnett County police will launch Operation Whiskey Charlie, a traffic safety effort, this weekend before Memorial Day. The operation aims to target drivers who engage in speeding, aggressive driving, driving under the influence, or other traffic offenses. With 26 deaths from traffic collisions in 2023, the police department developed this initiative to emphasize the importance of adhering to traffic laws. By protecting lives and property and enhancing the community's quality of life, Operation Whiskey Charlie involves various units like Accident Investigation, Aviation, K-9, Community Response Teams, Special Investigations, and the Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center….We'll be back in a moment    Story 7: Brown    Get ready for some intense pickleball action in Peachtree Corners as the top players in the world gather for the Acrytech Atlanta Open, presented by Vizzy. Hosted at Life Time - Peachtree Corners, this tournament is part of the Carvana PPA Tour and one of the four Majors scheduled this year. With an estimated economic impact of $2.75 million, the event attracts players and fans from across the country. Pickleball, a unique blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, features paddles and courts similar to badminton, but with tennis court markings. Over 1,000 players have registered for the event, competing in various divisions including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and age-based brackets. Don't miss the thrilling matches with top-ranked players like Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright, Catherine Parenteau, and Tyson McGuffin. The Pro Championships will take place on Sunday, while amateur divisions will continue throughout the weekend……more in a moment    Commercial:  Ingles 8  Story 8: basketball  Mill Creek High School recognized seniors Nate Eroh and Jonathan Taylor for their commitment to college basketball programs. Eroh, a 6-foot-6 forward, signed with Columbus State University after being named to the Region 8-7A All-Defensive Team in the previous season. Taylor, a 6-1 guard, signed with Southern Wesleyan University. He achieved recognition on the All-Region 8-7A Team, averaging 15.8 points per game. Congratulations to Nate Eroh and Jonathan Taylor on their achievements and best wishes for their college basketball careers.  Henssler 60  Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about your community at GwinnettDailyPost.com  www.henslerkennesaw.com www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com www.psponline.com www.wagesfuneralhome.com www.lawrencevillegga.org www.gcpsk12.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“P” is for Perry, Benjamin Franklin (1805-1886). Journalist, governor. One of antebellum South Carolina's preeminent Unionist political leaders, Perry was born in what is now Oconee County.

In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with 3rd grade teacher Lynette Vargo from Westminster Elementary School in Oconee County about her teaching journey and the shifts she's making to make learning more personal for her students. Hear more about her approach to small group instruction, assessments, and data tracking to help her students own their learning! Subscribe, share, & plug into the SCDE Office of Personalized Learning resources here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize #PersonalizeSC

In the 1980's the "Future Farmers Of America" changed their name to simply the "FFA" because they knew that they were helping to create opportunities for students, inside and outside of agriculture, that went beyond traditional farming.  What a move by this organization!  Looking at the results they are getting in 2022 with their top achieving students, you can see just how much further the influence of the FFA has been able to spread since making that move. Today's guest, Marin Lonnee, is a perfect example of the results of this decision.  Marin was introduced to the FFA through a middle school agriculture class when she was in the 6th Grade.  That class exposed her, not only to the FFA, but to agriculture, research and her own, innate talents.  The spark that lit the fire with that first class has resulted in years of research by Marin.   Marin's research has not always been solely focused on projects that fit within the parameters of the FFA, but most of the time it has been.  Regardless of where it fit, her research has always included a social component with a practical impact on people and the betterment of their lives.   Today, Marin is an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.  In speaking with her about what she has done, the reasons she has chosen her research project and her vision for their applications it is no mystery at all why she has been nominated for this prestigious award! SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agriscience Research HIGH SCHOOL: Oconee County High School; Watkinsville, Georgia MASCOT: Warriors FFA ADVISOR: Chelsea Bengaud CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MARIN LONNEE: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Oconee County High School Website: Marin's FFA Advisor's Email Address: cbegnaud@oconeeschools.org Oconee County High School Telephone Number: 706.769.6655 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America's youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America's youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

On this edition of The Bengal Tiger Podcast, Billy Embody is joined by Watkinsville (Ga.) Oconee County standout Whit Weeks, who talks about his LSU commitment, his huge game against Athens (Ga.) Clarke Central and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Wayne Maler, the man who was named a person of interest in the disappearance of Faith Roach by the sheriff of Oconee County, claims he's never been violent toward women, that he's a protector of women. The women in his life tell a different story. In Episode Six of The Case, Kirk Minihane speaks with several women that Maler had relationships with over the last four decades. The portrait that emerged was one of a horrifyingly violent man and a serial abuser. A man who preyed on underage girls and abandoned his children. And a man who is capable of deceiving everyone in his life about what he truly is.