Convention OconeePrecinctDelegateElection 3-10-12

| March 11, 2012

by Kate McDaniel Today was the date for convening a Republican Party Convention in Oconee County (many other counties below the 75,000 population count did the same). It was held at the VFW Community Center at which about 34 citizens registered. Precinct meetings were held at each Precinct (a table with voters from their precinct) [...]

Ambassadors Get a Sneak Peak at Chamber Theme for 2012, 3-6-12

| March 6, 2012

Art Students from both High Schools Participate in Contest by Kate McDaniel, the Chamber Roving Photographer Zoe Shows Poster Contest Candidates The Chamber Ambassadors met for the second time this year to discuss plans for the new year. Members got a sneak preview of the Expo Posters submitted by both High School art students. The [...]

Chamber AM Exchange 2-1-12

| February 3, 2012

Chamber makes a good start for new year 2-1-2012 The Oconee Chamber had a spectacular 2011 year under the leadership of JR Whitfield (standing at podium) and past Chairmen Mike McCleary (not pictured). And now they are off to a grand start – to top ’11 with ’12. First event of the new year was [...]

ESP AWARENESS EVENT CAMPAIGN 10-20-11

| November 1, 2011

ESP AWARENESS EVENT CAMPAIGN 10-20-11 “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” Helen Keller A fitting inspiration from the blind Keller for our local ESP (Extra [...]

Oconee System TEACHER of the YEAR 10-20-11

| October 31, 2011

TEACHER OF THE YEAR 10-20-11 Congratulations to Miriam Ledford-Lyle – 2012 Oconee County Schools Teacher of the Year! Miriam Ledford-Lyle, a social studies teacher at North Oconee High School, was named the 2012 Oconee County Schools (OCS) Teacher of the Year on September 29. The announcement was made