Watkinsville Police Department hires new officer July 2, 2020 Oconee Enterprise The Watkinsville Police Department recently welcomed its newest recruit, veteran officer Brandon Torrence.
Former Watkinsville Mayor Jim Luken passes away June 4, 2020 Oconee Enterprise Jim Luken was a Vietnam veteran and U.S. Marine colonel who traveled the globe supervising embassies and consulates. Also, he loved small town America so much that he became Watkinsville’s longest serving 21st century mayor in the same decade that he moved here.
Masks, social distancing become the new normal May 7, 2020 Oconee Enterprise Watkinsville Mayor Bob Smith has encouraged citizens to patronize local businesses. “We have to have our economy moving again,” he said at a recent City Council meeting, “because this is a very, very serious situation.”
Watkinsville mayor encourages residents to ‘emerge from our homes’ April 28, 2020 Athens Banner-Herald Mayor Bob Smith encouraged Watkinsville residents to, “emerge from our homes and utilize smart, common-sense safe distance practices and resume our lives,” in a press release posted to social media Sunday.
Watkinsville hires three new officers February 20, 2020 Oconee Enterprise “They have a servant’s heart, and they will serve this community,” said Watkinsville Police Chief Shannon Brock.
New device helps hearing impaired at Watkinsville Council meetings February 20, 2020 Oconee Enterprise Watkinsville is the first municipality in Georgia to install a wireless network for people who use hearing aids or cochlear implants.