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🌱 See how Prince Avenue’s new 1,800-seat worship center reshapes Bogart worship
Coming up on the Bogart Patch calendar: In The End - Linkin Park Tribute
Hello again Bogart! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Prince Avenue's new 1,800-seat worship center reshapes Bogart worship
- How a stolen Tennessee pickup ended up at a Bogart animal hospital
- Bogart native Aaron Philo earns Florida's starting quarterback job
Also on today's calendar: Eihwar — Georgia Theatre Tickets.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prince Avenue dedicates new worship center with focus on God's presence (christianindex.org) — Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Bogart has opened a new 1,800-seat worship center on its U.S. 78 campus, a debt-free project leaders say fulfills a decades-long vision for ministry growth. The church, which also hosts Prince Avenue Christian School, has tripled in attendance under Pastor Josh Smith and is using the expanded space to welcome more families, college students, and neighbors from across Oconee County. 
• Uber driver arrested on Arkansas warrants (onlineathens.com) — Oconee County deputies recently recovered a stolen Ford F-150 left in the parking lot of North Oconee Animal Hospital on Talus Street in Bogart, after learning it had been taken from a Tennessee business. The same sheriff's report details several other incidents, including shoplifting at Walmart, suspected drug use at a QuikTrip, and an Uber driver arrested on Arkansas felony warrants.
• 'I'm gonna do everything in my power to bring Florida back': Aaron Philo reacts to starting QB nod (gatorcountry.com) — A Bogart native, quarterback Aaron Philo, has been named the starting QB for the University of Florida's season opener after a tight competition with redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. Philo says he's honored by the role, credits his teammate for pushing him, and vows to work relentlessly to help turn the Gators around.
📸 Around Bogart
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bogart
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★ Featured events ★
- In The End - Linkin Park Tribute →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Eihwar — Georgia Theatre Tickets →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
8:00 pm - Béla Fleck →
University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd, Athens
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 18
📣 Bogart Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JCHS Varsity Volleyball
Jackson County High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Apalachee
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - JCHS JV Volleyball
Jackson County High School
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Apalachee
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - Auditions for "The Spongebob Musical" at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
5:00 pm - Freshman Football vs. Monroe Area
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - JCHS Varsity Softball
Jackson County High School Clarke Central High School
5:30 pm - Varsity Softball vs. Strong Rock
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - JCHS JV Football
Jackson County High School
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Bogart. Apply here.
- RaceTrac posted a job opening for Store Associate - (RT588) in Bogart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bogart here.
🗞 Nearby News
Watkinsville
- Man offered bribe after DUI crash (classiccitynews.com)
Athens
- Athens Housing Authority, ACCPD meeting to focus on safety at Nellie B community (wuga.org)
- Athens Crush unveiled as city prepares for indoor football in 2027 (onlineathens.com)
- Athens artist explores faith in the age of smartphones (onlineathens.com)
Ok Bogart! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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