CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By Joe Johnson Thieves last month stole an unknown amount of mail during a burglary at the Bogart post office on Atlanta Highway in Oconee County. The break-in was discovered by an employee on November 19th at about 6 a.m. when she arrived for work and found that the front door had been forced open. She immediately went back outside and called the sheriff’s office, When deputies arrived they searched the building and saw that everything appeared intact, that regiisters and s

Watkinsville, GA — September 1, 2025  — A new volunteer group, Community Works , has started in Oconee County with one big goal: bringing...

Akhil Nasim Crumpton By Joe Johnson The trial of the man accused of killing Elijah Wood while he worked at a RaceTrac convenience store...

The following was released by the City of Watkinsville and Oconee County: Nearly 120 years ago Watkinsville witnessed what may be the...

The following is republished with permission from the Oconee County Observation blog: By Lee Becker Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus...

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people after what they said was a domestic incident. According to...

City of Watkinsville Announces Grand Opening of Thomas Farm Preserve The City of Watkinsville is thrilled to announce the grand opening...

This message was issued by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office: Please be advised that Epps Bridge Parkway Westbound in the area of the 10...

The following was released on Friday by the city of Watkinsville: James Arwood to Serve as Watkinsville Police Chief WATKINSVILLE, Nov....

By Joe Johnson A tip recently led police to an extended stay hotel in Athens where they arrested a woman who is wanted in Florida for...

By Joe Johnson Fire destroyed or damaged 14 vehicles Saturday afternoon at Washington Farms in Oconee County. After one vehicle caught...

By Joe Johnson Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a house in Oconee County Friday morning. The lone resident who was...

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement about the arrest of a student at Malcom Bridge Middle School: On...