Residents press county for data and broader representation on Watkinsville bypass

Jun 16, 2026

At a town hall residents raised questions about whether an August GDOT meeting will be public, asked the county to push for data transparency, requested traffic counters, and suggested alternatives including affordable housing near the pipe‑plant corridor to serve as a buffer.

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Residents at Oconee County’s June 16 town hall pressed county leaders for clearer answers about the Watkinsville bypass process, data underlying GDOT’s decisions, and whether affected neighbors will have a voice in upcoming discussions.

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