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🌱 Patch AM: Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood and 11 more events
And on the Watkinsville Patch calendar - MBMS Softball @ Dove Creek MS (OVP)
Cheers Watkinsville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood at Oconee County High
- MBMS Softball @ Dove Creek MS (OVP) at Malcom Bridge Middle
- Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood at Oconee County High
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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- Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - MBMS Softball @ Dove Creek MS (OVP)
Malcom Bridge Middle Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department), 3500A Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood vs. Morgan County
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood vs. Morgan County
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:00 pm - Varsity Softball vs. East Hall High School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:00 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood vs. Northview
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
7:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood vs. Northview
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Renewal Method Open House
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
11:30 am - Airport Authority Meeting →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 1010 Ben Epps Drive, Athens
3:00 pm - "Adult Line Dancing" at Howard Park →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 291 Henderson Ext., Athens
6:30 pm - Chamber 201 →
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
9:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Still missing - black fluffy female microchipped cat.
friendly & sweet. 11 years old. Missing several of her front 'fangs' Missing for 4 weeks. Already posted on Pawboost, PetFBI, Facebook (Nextdoor Victoria)
- Synovus Financial Corporation posted a job opening for Relationship Banker or Senior - Butler's Crossing in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- Earth Fare, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- DAWGFEST Vintage Market returns: 'A celebration of everything Athens' (redandblack.com)
- Athens man loses $30K in fake PayPal scam, police report (onlineathens.com)
- Free UGA workshop helps Georgians turn business ideas into plans (onlineathens.com)
Bogart
- Florida names Aaron Philo starting quarterback for 2026 season (usatoday.com)
Ok Watkinsville! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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