🌱 Patch AM: Planning your family’s bug-filled weekend at the State Botanical Garden

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning your family's bug-filled weekend at the State Botanical Garden
• How an Athens resident lost $30K in a convincing PayPal scam
• How an Athens artist turns your phone habits into modern "worship"

Also on today's calendar: The Athens Water Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September Family Events at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (macaronikid.com) — Families in Athens can look forward to two bug-themed events at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia on South Milledge Avenue this September. A free outdoor screening of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" happens Friday, Sept. 25, followed by the 36th Annual Insectival festival on Sunday, Sept. 27. Both events are cashless, with registration required for movie night and low-cost tickets for Insectival.
   

• Uber driver arrested on Arkansas warrants (onlineathens.com) — An Athens man reportedly lost $30,000 in a fake PayPal scam, according to an Oconee County Sheriff's Office report, offering a sharp reminder to local residents about online fraud risks. The same report details several recent incidents around Oconee County, including shoplifting at Walmart, suspected drug use at a QuikTrip, and an Uber driver arrested on Arkansas warrants.
   

• Athens artist explores faith in the age of smartphones (onlineathens.com) — An Athens-based artist, Ethan Snow, is inviting locals to explore how our smartphone habits resemble modern rituals in his exhibition "New Faith" at Foyer, 135 Park Ave, on view by appointment through Oct. 11. Using glowing plexiglass and ceramic sculptures that blend human bones with machine-like forms, Snow asks viewers to reflect on their daily devotion to technology and emerging AI.
   

📸 Around Athens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• In The End - Linkin Park Tribute →
  40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Auditions for "The Spongebob Musical" at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 211 Hoyt St., Athens
  11:00 am
• "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program at Lyndon House Arts Center →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 291 Henderson Ext., Athens
  11:00 am
• Restore Pros Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens
  8:00 am
• "Creek Walk" at Sandy Creek Nature Center →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens
  10:00 am
• The Keepin' it Clean Dirty Dance Party!
  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Little Kings Shuffle Club
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Athens Water Festival →
  Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd, Athens
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Apalachee
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Apalachee
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:00 pm
• Freshman Football vs. Monroe Area
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm
• Junior Varsity Football at Monroe Area
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jake's place
  Grand opening today, where frank & sons was. They do breakfast and supper. We went for supper. It was off the chain! Today's special was meat… (Nextdoor Gaines & Hilsman)
• YARD SALE Saturday August 29 8 AM to 12 PM High Ridge Dr.
  (Drive straight up the hill and you will see the sign) Mostly handmade Toys ,baby clothes, necklaces, keyrings, Greeting cards, and more than a few… (Nextdoor High Ridge)

• University of Georgia posted a job opening for Caretaker - Detailed Cleaner in Athens. Apply here.
• JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Superintendent 1st Shift in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watkinsville

• Man offered bribe after DUI crash (classiccitynews.com)

Bogart

• 'I'm gonna do everything in my power to bring Florida back': Aaron Philo reacts to starting QB nod (gatorcountry.com)
• Prince Avenue dedicates new worship center with focus on God's presence (christianindex.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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