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Lynching Memorial Unveiled Outside Courthouse

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Lynching Memorial Unveiled Outside Courthouse

On Sunday, June 29, the Oconee County Board of Commissioners fulfilled a promise made about eight years ago when it voted to demolish the old jail. Along with the city of Watkinsville, the county erected a plaque recognizing a lynching that occurred outside of the old jail 120 years prior, on June 29, 1905. “Nine men were forcibly removed from the jail,” Watkinsville Mayor Brian Broderick said at the ceremony unveiling the plaque. “Eight of them…See the Story

Watkinsville woman turns 100

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Watkinsville woman turns 100

“Born in 1925 in Watkinsville, Grace Guillory’s life has taken her from Georgia cotton fields to New York’s Little Jamaica, to Texas, and back home again,” Historic Athens Engagement Coordinator Denise Sunta wrote in introductory remarks to a 45-minute video interview with Guillory. “A woman of incredible spirit, she’s been a caretaker, a world traveler and a lifelong learner.” That interview, which was conducted earlier this year ahead of Guill…Read Article

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…Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

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.…Watkinsville · Watkinsville 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

Watkinsville homes with improvements will see tax increase

From left, City Attorney Joe Reitman, Watkinsville Mayor Brian Brodrick and City Clerk Julie Klein at the Feb. 5 annual Watkinsville retreat. [Photo by Caitlin Farmer] by Nathalee Simoneau and Michael Prochaska The Watkinsville City Council tentatively approved keeping the millage rate at 2.756 mills, the same as last year. Due to increasing property tax revenue, this is considered a property tax increase. It is estimated that the property taxes…Taxes · Watkinsville Read Article

Cornhole fundraiser planned for first responder

by Nathalee Simoneau A cornhole fundraiser is planned for Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. to benefit Tim “Tiny” Haller. Haller served as a police officer for the city of Watkinsville for 21 years and an Oconee County firefighter for over 30 years. He is currently in the hospital fighting a severe infection after a partial foot amputation. Funds from the tournament, and a GoFundMe will go toward his medical bills and recovery process. The fundraiser …Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

Brad Valentine Announces the Founding of Valentine Injury Law

WATKINSVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brad Valentine, a seasoned attorney with a proven track record of success, today announced the establishment of his new firm, Valentine Injury Law. Born from a profound commitment to providing exceptional legal services to individuals who have suffered injuries, the firm aims to redefine personal injury representation in Georgia. Valentine Injury Law is built on the fundamental …Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

Oconee County Schools Public Notice Of Budget Hearing

The Oconee County Board of Education will hold budget hearings for the FY26 General Fund Budget in the Board Meeting Room at the Instructional Support Center located at 71 North Main Street, Watkinsville, GA, on May 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM and May 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM.Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

Watkinsville to build covered pedestrian bridge

By Nathalee Simoneau At its April 16 meeting, the Watkinsville City Council approved the design for a new pedestrian bridge on the Simonton Bridge Connector. The 105-foot bridge is part of phase two of the project, which will connect the Simonton Place neighborhood to Thomas Farm Preserve and Rocket Field. The contractor, IMI inc., was the only company to submit a bid that included a converged bridge design. The design emulates Elder Mill Covere…Watkinsville · Watkinsville Read Article

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