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- How a Watkinsville clinic spotted a $700K fraud just in time
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📰 News we're reading
• NY man faces charges in $700K Oconee clinic fraud case (onlineathens.com) — A New York man is accused of diverting nearly $700,000 from a Watkinsville dermatology clinic through a sophisticated email and payment-routing scheme, according to Oconee County investigators. Court records detail how the money was allegedly funneled through a false account, the suspect's arrest and jailing in Oconee County, and the strict bond terms that now banish him from Georgia except for court business. 
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi , a very friendly dog showed up at our door 6 am.
We're on the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Circle .. Watkinsville.. he's very tall , slim light brown.. super friendly… collar no tag ., he's fended… (Nextdoor Woodlands at Bouldercrest) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Elsa was LOST on July 28, 2026 in Athens, GA 30606 near Sleepy Creek Dr, Athens GA Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Harden Hill Rd)
- Oconee County Schools posted a job opening for Anticipated Elementary Teacher Vacancy in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens News Matters: August 22nd, 2026 (wuga.org)
- Athens apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last July (onlineathens.com)
- How gas prices have changed in Athens in the last week (savannahherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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