Situated in central Georgia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the quaint pastoral community of Oconee County. The name Oconee is derived from the Oconee River which forms the eastern boundary of the county. The county has a population of approximately 30,000 people with the major towns being Bishop, Bogart, North Shoals, and Watkinsville (the county seat).

The main industry dominating Oconee County is agriculture, which occupies twenty-five percent of the county's land. The county is adjacent to the world class educational institution of the University of Georgia which is a big employer of county residents. In addition, many businesses are attracted to the county because lower costs, tax incentives, and accessibility to all major road networks in Georgia.

For outdoor recreation there is no better place than Oconee County. Nearly sixty percent of the county's land is protected forests and woodlands, ideal for hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Other attractions located in Oconee include the William Daniell House, Chappelle Art Gallery, and Historic Downtown Watkinsville

Indeed Oconee County has a unique blend of rural charm and urban sophistication, with the presence of the university. The citizens of the County citizens have always had a strong sense of community, which helps makes Oconee County a great place to live!