Community Works Oconee GA

06/06/2026

Thanks to our Community Works volunteers, Susan Noakes, Harold Thompson and Terry Thompson for volunteering at today's 250th Celebration at Wire Park. It was very fun! Volunteers get a very cool 250th t-shirt!

If you would like to volunteer for the June 20th or July 3rd event - sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAFAF2BA4FFC52-64255431-oconee #/

06/06/2026

Oconee celebrates America turning 250 with cool shirts!

06/01/2026

Lee Becker's Oconee Observations provides an update on the SRO program.

***All 12 Schools Will Have Officer, He Says*** The reduction of funding in the Oconee County Schools Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to allow for...

05/28/2026

Did you know that 10% of Oconee residents are food insecure and that food insecurity in Oconee has increased by 58% in 3 years?

Community Works is working on how to mitigate this in Oconee County. Stay tuned...

Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

05/26/2026

Lee Becker's Oconee Observations covers this weekend's Memorial Day Program at Herman C. Michael Park, honoring the memory of Americans who served and gave their lives in foreign wars.

***About 200 People Participated*** About 200 people gathered in the gym at Herman C. Michael Park on Hog Mountain Road on Monday (May 25)...

05/23/2026

Friend Friday = your chance to join camp and experience the heart of ESP 💛

Real moments, real connection, and a whole lot of joy. Come see for yourself, everyone is invited!

Go to this website to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esp-athens-friend-friday-tickets-1988107800951?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2026

Want to volunteer to help Oconee County celebrate America turning 250? We have many different opportunities on June 6, June 20, and July 3. Pick 1 or more time slots and help Oconee celebrate!

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3h9u6h7y

05/21/2026

Oconee Visitor’s center has many activities scheduled to celebrate America turning 250.

We need volunteers for 3 events: June 6, June 20 & July 3. There are multiple dates and time frames to choose from. RSVP here for one of them: https://tinyurl.com/3h9u6h7y

05/21/2026

There is nothing better than popsicles in the summer heat! ☀️ Remember sharing popsicles with friends during the summer? You can sign-up to help create that same experience for ESP campers and staff! Join for either or both dates by signing up here: https://tinyurl.com/6c8zbycz
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