Info for New Residents

Heritage Park Arena and Historic Schoolhouse

Welcome!

Welcome to Oconee County - we are so glad you are here! We've put together some links and info below that might be helpful as you get settled into your new home and community. 

Visit the Oconee County Welcome Center, located in the historic William Daniell House (circa 1790) located at 1070 Founders Blvd, Athens, to pick up your official Welcome Packet!

Still have questions? Send us an email - we'll be happy to help!

Who To Call in an Emergency


Graphic with emergency contact info; all info is displayed in text on webpage


  • Traffic Signal Issues: Oconee County Road Department 706-769-3912 or 911
  • Downed Electrical Line: Call 911
  • Broken Streetlight: Contact the power provider tagged on the pole
  • Damaged or Broken Street Signs: Oconee County Road Department 706-769-3912
  • Pothole: County-Maintained Roads 706-769-3912; State-Maintained – GDOT 706-583-2644
  • Fallen Tree: 911 or Oconee County Road Department 706-769-3912 
  • Water Line Issue: Oconee County Water Resources 706-769-3960 
  • Sewer Overflow: Oconee County Water Resources 706-769-3960 
  • Road Obstruction: 911 or Oconee County Road Department 706-769-3912 
  • Street Flooding: 911 or Oconee County Road Department 706-769-3912

 


Information Channels

Find out how to stay informed and engage with Oconee County Government here!

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State of Georgia Form 3300 for New Students

Form 3300, which is required for new students enrolling in Georgia public schools for the first time is available through the State of Georgia website: Georgia Department of Public HealthForm 3300 Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening.