🌱 Why an 80-year-old’s damaged Tahoe was towed in Bishop

Greetings Bishop! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why an 80-year-old’s damaged Tahoe was towed in Bishop

Also on today's calendar: The Brook & The Bluff and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Elderly man leaves SUV in roadway after Bogart wreck (onlineathens.com) — An Oconee County sheriff’s report includes a Sept. 2 call to Whitlow Ridge Drive in Bishop, where an 80-year-old man’s damaged Tahoe was left in the roadway and ultimately towed. The same report details separate incidents involving a suspected shoplifter, a possible DUI crash, a domestic dispute, and a wreck involving an uninsured driver.
   

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📸 Around Bishop

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bishop

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30

• Jammy Buffet →
  Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7

• The Brook & The Bluff →
  Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
  6:30 pm

Saturday October 10

• Free Throw and Microwave →
  Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
  7:00 pm

Monday October 12

• All Them Witches →
  40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
  7:00 pm

Friday October 16

• Ax and the Hatchetmen →
  40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
  7:00 pm

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📣 Bishop Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17

• Thursday's at the Office: Lunch with Your Horse Community →
  AAHC Office, 1720 Old Farmington Rd, Watkinsville
  11:30 am
• Department of Family and Children Services →
  Oconee County Department of Family and Childrens Services, 1400 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville
  3:30 pm
• Junior Varsity Football vs. Loganville
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm
• Freshman Football vs. Loganville
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm
• JV Football vs. Loganville
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm
• Junior Varsity Football at Loganville
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Girls Volleyball at East Jackson vs. West Hall
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  6:00 pm

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• Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The University Of Georgia posted a job opening for International Admissions Specialist in Athens. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bishop here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Watkinsville

• Athens Crush to hold open tryouts (classiccitynews.com)
• Extra Special People hosts annual charity event with Tidal Wave Auto Spa (redandblack.com)

Athens

• Oak Steakhouse opens in downtown Athens in historic Holman building (onlineathens.com)
• Barberitos Franchise Costs, Fees and ROI Data for 2026 (1851franchise.com)
• ‘Legendary Georgia Musicians' at MCMA is Jackie Dorsey's watercolor love letter (roughdraftatlanta.com)

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Ok Bishop! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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