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Coming up on the calendar:
Shih Tzu Not Trivia at South Main Brewing
Board of Elections & Registration Monthly Meeting at BOC Chambers
Friends of Thomas Farm Preserve Committee Meeting at Watkinsville, GA Calendar
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
So many women have responded to my suggestion that we get a group of us together for conversation, new friendships and laughters that I am overwhelmed! I thought that I might not be the only one who wished for that type of a community, but the response is amazing. It has been suggested that if that… (Nextdoor Northwest Woods)
E15 update: So I've been running ethanol-free gasoline in my SUV for a month or so now and here are my results. My gas mileage steadily increased to 18% (+2.4 mpg) even though the industry says that there is only 5% more energy in the ethanol-free vs 15%… (Nextdoor Calls Creek Estates)
CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Watkinsville. Apply here.
Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
Check out our Georgia football vs Vanderbilt photo gallery: Best images (onlineathens.com)
Alt-rock favorite Sugar hits the sweet spot with reunion (theoaklandpress.com)
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Small Change, Big Impact: Walton EMC Customer-Owners Exceed $10 Million in Community Giving (monroelocal.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!