Policy and Procedures

Rental Request Timeline

  • Rentals for the banquet rooms and non-theater productions may be booked six (6) months in advance.
  • Oconee County BOC and Oconee County Schools may request one (1) year in advance.
  • Annual events, Theater Residency, and Weddings may request one (1) year in advance. 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express payments. We also accept online eChecks (electronic bank check) payments. Cash is not accepted.  Payee will be responsible for paying debit/credit/eCheck convenience fees. The debit/credit card fee is 2.99%. The eCheck fee is 1%.

Out of County Policy

Out of County residents will pay a 25% surcharge on the space rental fee. 

Rental and Deposit Fee Policy

  • The Renter shall be responsible for the payment of a Deposit of $500 upon the booking of the event. The event date will not be held without this deposit and a fully executed rental agreement.
  • The deposit of $500 will be held until the week after the event takes place. The deposit is returned upon facility being left in appropriate condition per cleaning/damage check performed by the Oconee County Civic Center Director.
  • In the event of facility, equipment, or property damage, all fees and expenses, exceeding the damage deposit incurred by OCCC, shall be billed, at actual cost plus 20% (for lost revenue) to Renter. The Oconee County Civic Center (OCCC) reserves the right to cancel any events as deemed necessary. 
  • Any breach of this agreement by Renter, shall forfeit the Deposit.
  • Rental fees shall be paid in full a minimum of ten (10) days before the event. Event shall be cancelled if balance is not paid and Deposit shall be forfeited.
  • Cancellation within 30 days or less of an event by Renter will result in loss of deposit.

Alcohol Policy and Procedures

  • Security personnel may be required at certain events and shall be required at any event where alcohol is served. The necessity of security shall be determined by OCCC Management in its sole discretion and all fees shall be paid by Renter. 
  • Alcoholic beverages shall only be allowed by special permit. 
  • At no time can any transaction involving money/any type of script and any alcohol beverage take place on OCCC or OCS property. It is strictly prohibited for any alcohol to be served or furnished to or by any persons under the age of 21 years of age. The serving of alcohol shall cease one hour prior to end of event. Absolutely no alcohol “shots” will be served on OCCC premises.
  • A State of Georgia Licensed Bartender must serve all alcohol. OCCC Management requires a copy of the license and a copy of the State or Federal identification of Bartender for the event file. 
  • Events serving alcohol are required to have an Oconee County Sheriff Deputy on site. One deputy, per 100 attendees. All fees for the OCSO Deputy are the responsibility of the Renter.