Oconee County Information
Gently rolling countryside. Lush green woodlands. Peace and quiet. This is Oconee County, Georgia, where housing options range from starter homes to family farms. Just an hour away from Atlanta, Oconee County offers residents a contemporary lifestyle in the tranquility of a rural setting. Watkinsville, the county seat, has a flourishing shopping and dining district with a decidedly local flavor, while larger chain stores and restaurants can be found on the outer areas of town and throughout the county.
The school system in Oconee County is one of Georgia's finest. Sixty-eight percent of classroom teachers have a Master's degree or better, and the scores of state and national tests regularly surpass Georgia's median, including an average SAT score of 1077. Residents of Oconee County also enjoy a multitude of cultural and leisure options. There's a thriving arts community that includes pottery, painting and sculpting, and every year the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation holds a national juried art show called "Southworks." For outdoor lovers and sports enthusiasts, Oconee County features an abundance of nature trails and parks like Heritage Park, Herman C. Michael Park, and the new Oconee Community Complex.
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