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 Oconee County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oconee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Oconee County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Progressive Farmer rated Oconee County as third best in the list of 2006 "Best Places to Live" in the U.S., one of two places to place in the top ten two years running.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oconee_County,_Georgia   (518 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Oconee County
The state's 137th county, it was created from part of western Clarke County in 1875 by the Georgia General Assembly.
Today Oconee County is often characterized as a transitional community, moving away from its longtime rural foundations to become a bedroom community for Athens and even for Atlanta.
According to the 2000 U.S. census, the county population was 26,225 (89.6 percent white, 6.4 percent fl, and 3.2 percent Hispanic).
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2373   (690 words)

  
 Walton County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 75,647 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.40% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 32.20% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $46,479, and the median income for a family was $52,386.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walton_County,_Georgia   (486 words)

  
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The County seat for Clarke County was Watkinsville and was changed to Athens in 1871 resulting in the creation of Oconee County and the re-establishment of Watkinsville as the County seat in 1875.
The county seat is typically the largest county town, but in the case of Athens and Watkinsville, the former outgrew the latter in population.
Some claim that the University of Georgia was not established in the town of Watkinsville because the potential close proximity of the Eagle Tavern was deemed inappropriate for an institution of higher education.
www.oconeecounty.com /Community   (3609 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Oconee County Civic Center is a 28,000...
and the citizens of Oconee County and Northeast Georgia.
Oconee County, the 135th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1875.
www.pafund.com /Oconee-County,-Georgia.html   (432 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia
The February 13 regular session meeting of the Oconee County Board of Education started off smoothly with the approval of the agenda along with the approval of the minutes of the January 17, 2006 regular session meeting and the work session meeting that was held on February 6, 2006.
Oconee's share would be $110 M. The Water Authority and the Board of Commissioners in Walton County had some disputes about ownership and have been in litigation.
Clarke County is in the process of upgrading their 3 treatment plants that are upstream from Oconee County and their effluent is much cleaner now than it was.
www.oconeecountyga.com   (4244 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Oconee County is a county located in the U. Oconee County is a county located in the U.S. State of Georgia.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 482 km²; (186 mi²;).
The racial makeup of the county is 89.58% White, 6.42% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.48% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races.
www.termsdefined.net /oc/oconee-county,-georgia.html   (548 words)

  
 Oconee County Georgia Land | Land for Sale in Oconee County Georgia
Oconeee County Georgia is transitional county that retains its rural flavor, Oconee has been discovered as a great place to live by people just across the river at Athens, home of the University of Georgia.
Traditional ag is still present in the form of beef cattle and pine forests, and Oconee County boasts some of the strongest 4-H and FFA programs for kids anywhere.
Oconee Country Georgia has been rated as the second best place to live in rural America by Progressive Farmer magazine.
www.real-estate-athens.com /oconee_county_georgia_land.shtml   (727 words)

  
 Oconee County Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Oconee County, Georgia
Oconee County, Georgia is a collection of vibrant cities occupying 186 square miles of the lovely Piedmont Plateau in Northeastern Georgia.
While Oconee communities are self-sustainable and boast a wealth of business and entertainment opportunities, an excellent transportation infrastructure keeps residents connected to the commercial hub of Atlanta as well as renowned local research institutions like the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Emory University.
Oconee County has a diverse group of communities to satisfy the most distinctive tastes, and housing styles to match.
www.oconee-realestate.com   (793 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
Oconee County was created from Clarke County on Feb. 25, 1875 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1875, p.
Created entirely from Clarke County, Georgia's 137th county was named for the Oconee River, which forms part of the county's eastern boundary with Clarke County.
The new county was created in response to petitions from residents of the western half of Clarke County after the legislature moved the county seat of Clarke County from Watkinsville to Athens in 1871.
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/oc.htm   (1157 words)

  
 An Insiders View of Living in Oconee County Georgia
OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOLS: We are proud of our school system and have become known for its excellence.
One of the ways I like to describe Oconee County Schools, is that as a parent, I feel that I am on the same side as the teachers.
Oconee County Georgia is a great place to live and to visit.
www.oconeegeorgia.com /index.html   (416 words)

  
 Georgia State Center Wiki: Oconee County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation - Non-profit arts council, promoting the arts in Oconee County, Georgia and Northeast Georgia.
Unemployment Rate: Oconee County, Georgia; NSA - Unemployment statistics from 1990 to 2000, sorted by year and month, for Oconee County, Georgia.
Oconee County, Georgia 1895 - Map of Oconee County, Georgia, from 1895.
www.georgiastatecenter.com /Oconee_County,_Georgia   (169 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The State of Georgia experienced a change in employment in the sector of 30.4 percent, in the duration of 2001 to 2005.
In Oconee County, Educational services, Construction and Real estate and rental and leasing have the highest US LQ in 2005.
In Oconee County, Retail Trade, Construction, and the Manufacturing industries are the largest employment industries.
www.ecanned.com /indsum/level1/GA/Oconee.html   (242 words)

  
 Oconee County schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCTs) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8.
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia End-of-Course Tests (EOCTs) in several different subjects to students at the completion of each course.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ga/district_profile/124   (1114 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oconee County is $509 a month.
Oconee County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Georgia state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 3 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Oconee_County-GA.html   (489 words)

  
 ProgressiveFarmer.com: Best Places: Oconee County, Georgia
Oconee County is one of only two places that made our top 10 two years in a row.
When Oconee County appeared on our list last year, one resident told us that "every realtor within 100 miles of here will use that to sell land." Folks in the county have a strong commitment, though, to maintaining their rural lifestyle.
Young families are drawn to the county by some of the state's best schools.
www.progressivefarmer.com /farmer/bestplaces/articles/03oconee.html   (409 words)

  
 Oconee County Sheriff's Office - Proudly Serving Oconee County
Captain Williams is responsible for the operations of the CAD system and the employees responsible for dispatching to patrol deputies, fire response, and emergency medical services.
Marcia Cole is the office's TAC responsible for information being entered into the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system.
This division is responsible for law enforcement county wide, including criminal investgations, traffic accidents, and any other calls for law enforcement services.
www.oconeesheriff.org   (187 words)

  
 Oconee County, GA Citizens for Oconee's Future,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
We are citizens from every walk of life--retirees, professors, farmers, young families with school age children, businessmen, etc. We live in subdivisions and on farms throughout the county.
We have become concerned about Oconee County growth issues and budget priorities.
Oconee’s Future web site is updated quarterly or as major issues arise that need public attention.
www.oconeesfuture.com /index.html   (293 words)

  
 Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center
The cotton monoculture prior to the 1930s badly damaged the soils of Oconee County.
Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, kept her summer home in Oconee County.
Some of the special events in Oconee County include the Annual Oconee Fall Festival and the Christmas Parade.
www.negrdc.org /counties/oconee   (203 words)

  
 Oconee County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Oconee County, Georgia
Then contact any of the Georgia Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Georgia area home.
Click on the Oconee cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Oconee County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/GA/County/OCONEE   (339 words)

  
 OconeeTeachers.com
This site is dedicated to the memory of many teachers in the history of Oconee County who have contributed so much to the youth of Oconee County and helped make Oconee County a great place to live.
As we age, we fondly and affectionately remember teachers because of impressions made long ago.
Oconee Elementary & Primary School, Oconee County Middle School, Oconee County Intermediate School...
www.oconeeteachers.com   (234 words)

  
 Oconee County (Georgia) Democratic Party
Terry Holley will be attending the regularly scheduled monthly Oconee County Democratic committee meeting 7 pm Thursday, September 7 in the Board of Commissioners chambers of the Oconee County Courthouse at 23 N. Main Street in Watkinsville, offering positive alternatives for Northeast Georgia from the usual Republican negativity, cronyism, corruption and balderdash.
Georgia Center for Law in the Public Interest
Be a visible Democrat in Oconee County (t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers)
www.oconeedemocrats.org   (188 words)

  
 Oconee County, Georgia (GA) Real Estate Census Data
Our Realtors® can provide you with Oconee County GA MLS listings for Single Family Houses, Townhomes, Condos, and other types of properties.
If you are looking to sell your Oconee County, Georgia Home, our specialists will provide you with a Free Market Analysis (CMA) on your house—empowering you to know your house’s value.
Our Oconee County, GA Agents will help you with the home buying or home selling processes every step of the way.
www.house.com /Census/Real_Estate_Census_s_Georgia_co_Oconee.aspx   (255 words)

  
 Search Oconee County Georgia Real Esate MLS Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The February, 2006 issue of the Progressive Farmer Magazine has named Oconee County, Georgia as the #1 place to live in the Southeastern United States and the #3 place to live in the entire country.
Close to Athens and the University of Georgia.
Also close to historic and quaint Madison, Georgia - Madison was rated as the Number 1 Small Town in America by Travel Holiday magazine.
www.oconeecountygeorgiarealestate.com /oconee_home_search.shtml   (87 words)

  
 Georgia - Georgia County Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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www.georgia-info.com /georgiacountymap   (1301 words)

  
 Oconee County Georgia's Official Government Web Site - www.OconeeCounty.com
This county web site is designed to inform you of the resources Oconee County has to offer.
The Oconee County web site is provided by the Board of Commissioners for the benefit of Oconee County citizens.
about county services and community events in Oconee County.
www.oconeecounty.com   (145 words)

  
 Athens, Georgia: Clarke and Oconee County Land Sales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Athens, Georgia: Clarke and Oconee County Land Sales
Experienced land consultants regularly attend local, regional and national REALTORS® Land marketing sessions to represent their clients and listed property.
Land is now available in the following counties, email Burton Realty and Develpement, Inc. for more information.
real-estate-athens.com /athens_georgia_land.shtml   (476 words)

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