Watkinsville NewsLocal news for Watkinsville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Severe Weather brings damage to Northeast Georgia- June 30, 2008 Hundreds of people are without power after severe weather moved through parts of Northeast Georgia Sunday night.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/severe-weather-brings-damage-to-northeas... Ila fire claims life- June 28, 2008 Ila fire claims life Instructor says Donaldson was joy to teach, adored by friends BY MARGIE RICHARDS Joshua Donaldson, 18, lost his life following a house fire Saturday at his home in Ila.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/ila-fire-claims-life?fromrss=1 SR15 road construction at night- June 26, 2008 Road resurfacing of State Route 15 began in downtown Watkinsville on Monday, June 23.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/sr15-road-construction-at-night?fromrss=... Facelift gives Georgia Square a modern look- June 24, 2008 Construction at the mall includes the new elevator and a staircase. Trevor Frey Staff Elevator technician Keith Heckler checks wiring on the new elevator recently at Georgia Square Mall.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/facelift-gives-georgia-square-a-modern-l... Commission: Courthouse needs space- June 22, 2008 The Oconee County courthouse is a bit cramped, it's no secret. Officials in the last decade have tacked on additions, juggled offices and even battled each other because of limited space in the 1939 building, ...http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/commission-courthouse-needs-space?fromrs... 05.JUN.08 No One Attends City Budget Hearing- June 20, 2008 The Monticello City Council presented its proposed budget in a public hearing Tuesday evening in the city council chambers, where no one from the public , except this reporter, appeared.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/05-jun-08-no-one-attends-city-budget-hea... Are truck drivers riding on the road to ruin- June 18, 2008 Truck driver Norm Pugh of Crawford hugs his fiancee, Wendy McAllister, as he prepares to leave for a trip to Columbia, S.C., recently.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/are-truck-drivers-riding-on-the-road-to-... Enterprise sweeps press excellence contest- June 16, 2008 The Oconee Enterprise walked away with seven awards from the Georgia Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest this year.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/enterprise-sweeps-press-excellence-conte... Lessard: Small changes can make a big difference- June 14, 2008 Story updated at 7:33 PM on Thursday, June 12, 2008 Dear Lanie: My house is 30 years old and we haven't renovated as we've put our children through school.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/lessard-small-changes-can-make-a-big-dif... Watkinsville Mayor still on target with commentary at most recent meeting- June 12, 2008 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Watkinsville Mayor still on target with commentary at most recent meeting I do not agree with every word or utterance out of the mouth of Watkinsville Mayor Jim Luken.http://www.topix.net/city/watkinsville-ga/2008/06/watkinsville-mayor-still-on-target-with-... |