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🌱 Why an 80-year-old’s damaged Tahoe was towed in Bishop
You won't want to miss Jammy Buffet on the Bishop Patch calendar
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!)
- 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.
📰 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. 
📸 Around Bishop
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bishop
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★ Featured events ★
- Jammy Buffet →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- The Brook & The Bluff →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
6:30 pm - Free Throw and Microwave →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
7:00 pm - All Them Witches →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm - Ax and the Hatchetmen →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
📣 Bishop Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday September 17
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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.
🗞 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)
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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