Oconee County, Administrative division in northeast Georgia, United States
Oconee County is an administrative division in northeast Georgia with multiple departments managing public services and community development. The administrative center in Watkinsville provides essential government services and coordinates operations throughout the region.
The county was established in 1875 and represented a major administrative reorganization in Georgia. This founding created new governmental structures that shaped the region's development over time.
The administrative center serves as a gathering place where residents attend community meetings and local events together. Here you can see how neighbors engage with one another around shared civic concerns.
Residents and visitors can find the main administrative offices at Macon Highway in Watkinsville, which serves as the central hub for county services. This location is easy to reach and handles most government-related inquiries.
The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission runs environmental programs focused on systematic recycling and waste management across the region. These efforts reflect local commitment to sustainable practices in everyday life.
Location: Georgia
Inception: February 24, 1875
Capital city: Watkinsville
Shares border with: Clarke County, Morgan County, Greene County, Oglethorpe County, Jackson County, Barrow County, Walton County
Website: http://oconeecounty.com
GPS coordinates: 33.84000,-83.44000
Latest update: December 23, 2025 09:33
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