Watkinsville to purchase 100-acre Thomas property for $4.5 million
The city of Watkinsville has signed a $4.5 million contract to purchase property to become a greenspace park.
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The city of Watkinsville has signed a $4.5 million contract to purchase property to become a greenspace park.
Downtown Watkinsville will be blocked off for traffic for five hours Sunday as it hosts a parade and celebration.
Watkinsville resident James “Jim” Carter, who frequently picked up trash along the city’s roadways, was attempting to cross North Main Street near Charity Lane last Friday when he was struck
A simple phone call recently made Kathy Chappelle speechless.
Watkinsville attorney Peter H. Steckel said Tuesday he is withdrawing from the mayor’s race in Watkinsville because he purchased a home outside the city limits. “I had not expected to get one outside the city, but in this day and age when everything is going crazy with prices that was the best option for my family,” Steckel said. The decision will mean Brian Brodrick, current acting mayor, will fill the post as he is now running unopposed. “I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to campaign and hear from citizens,” Brodrick said. “I had the opportunity to talk to a lot of folks a...