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Trial of former UGA football player accused of Watkinsville Racetrac murder postponed until fall

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Trial of former UGA football player accused of Watkinsville Racetrac murder postponed until fall

By Joe Johnson The trial of the man accused of killing Elijah Wood while he worked at a RaceTrac convenience store in Oconee County in 2021 has been pushed back to November 10.Former Georgia Bulldog Akhil Crumpton had been scheduled to begin trial for the murder next month, but a new date was set based on the availability of attorneys and the expected length of the trial.The 27-year-old former UGA wide receiver last year was convicted on federal…Read Article

Watkinsville resident to be on Fox gameshow

Watkinsville · Watkinsville

Watkinsville resident to be on Fox gameshow

by Nathalee Simoneau Kirsten Magee has always loved games, especially game shows. She has a collection of puzzles and a stack of crossword books, but her “Jeopardy” book is the true prize. “I pull out articles about Alex Trebek,” Magee said. “When he passed away in 2020, I cried.” Magee went to a taping of the “Tournament of Champions” in the 1990s and from there, a thought stuck in her mind: “I wonder if I could do more with this at some point.…Read Article

Bishop avoids tax hike

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Bishop avoids tax hike

BY NATHALEE SIMONEAU At the June 9 Bishop Town Council meeting, officials unveiled their planned budget for the Fiscal Year 2026. The total budget of revenue and expenditures both equal $423,660, and the budget utilities a rollback millage rate of 1.119, down from a millage rate of 2.296, according to Town Clerk Lacy Armstrong. Based on the new millage rate, the council anticipates receiving $102,782 in taxes. The town also anticipates drawing $…Read Article

SJ event center gets nixed by BOC

A proposal for an event center on Savage Rd., Bogart, (South Jackson) was voted down on June 16 by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.Bogart · Bogart Read Article

Oconee’s Own: Oconee County Sheriff James Hale

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Fathers can be a blessing to their children • Biblical Recorder

BOGART, Ga. (BP) — In a society that too often highlights the faults of fathers, Southern Baptist author and pastor Josh Smith encourages churches this Father’s Day to empower and remind them of the gift of fatherhood. As a father of five, Smith tries to display the joy of fatherhood to his own children, and he wants dads sitting in his church to feel and display that same sense of joy. “There was a season when a lot of our talk to fathers was r…Bogart · Bogart Read Article

Steve Sarkisian, Lincoln Riley Learn Alarming Update as SEC Rivals Close In on Elite Defensive Target

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Who said the off-season is boring? Looking at the latest updates of the 2026 recruiting trail, no one can say that. 5-star Jared Curtis kept the Oregon Ducks and Michigan Wolverines on their toes. But ultimately went back to Kirby Smart’s Georgia months after decommitment. On the other hand, 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley had a grand celebration after his commitment. He and Dan Lanning jumped into the pool, only to decommit from the Ducks a few days…SEC · Bogart Read Article

Hammond agrees with parents request for mold testing

During the public comment section of the June 9 Oconee Board of Education meeting, Oconee County Elementary School parent Sarah Danis approached the Board about testing for potential mold at the school. Danis particularly asked for a company that specializes in mold testing to inspect the school and pleaded with Superintendent Jason Branch, “don’t leave us with this.” Danis has spoken on the matter at previous meetings BOE meetings. On May 20, D…Oconee County, Georgia · Oconee County Read Article

BOE millage avoids tax hike

At the June 9 Oconee Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and rolled back its millage rate, thus avoiding an increase in school taxes. The budget includes funding for the school resource officer program and salary steps for employees. According to a presentation given by Chief Financial Officer Peter Adams, the board has set aside $2.527 million for the school resource offers for the fiscal year. In a state…Taxes · Oconee County Read Article

Plaque memorializing Watkinsville mass lynching to be dedicated June 29th

The following was released by the City of Watkinsville and Oconee County:Nearly 120 years ago Watkinsville witnessed what may be the community’s greatest tragedy, a lynching of nine citizens by a mob of out-of-town residents.There was no trial for the victims nor were there any consequences for the perpetrators.The City of Watkinsville and Oconee County, in collaboration with local African Americanleaders and community organizations, announced t…Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

Athlete of the Week: Cadence Keese caps high school career with two state championships

Oconee County High School senior Cadence Keese competes during a playoff win over Northwest Whitfield. [Photo by Stuart Steele]Cadence Keese has had a busy last month or so. In April, the Oconee County High School senior earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In May, she became a state champion in both her sports, winning the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.63 and helping the Warrior girls tennis team …Oconee County, Georgia · Oconee County Read Article

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