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And on the Watkinsville Patch calendar - Thursday's at the Office: Lunch with Your Horse Community
Coffee in hand, Watkinsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a shot at pro football right here in Watkinsville?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Fun at Washington Farms! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
- Friday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Athens Crush to hold open tryouts (classiccitynews.com subscription) — Football players in and around Watkinsville can try out for the new Athens Crush indoor football team at Oconee County High School on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The non-contact tryout in Watkinsville includes athletic testing, position drills, and on-site registration, with a chance to earn a professional contract for the 2027 season. 
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Thursday's at the Office: Lunch with Your Horse Community →
AAHC Office, 1720 Old Farmington Rd, Watkinsville
11:30 am
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- MBMS Softball vs. Youth MS (HOME)
Malcom Bridge Middle School, 2500 Malcom Bridge Rd, Bogart
5:00 pm - OCMS Football vs. Youth Middle School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - MBMS Football @ Carver MS (MONROE AREA HS)
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
5:00 pm - Department of Family and Children Services →
Oconee County Department of Family and Childrens Services, 1400 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville
3:30 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 - Junior Varsity Football vs. 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 - Fall Fun at Washington Farms! →
5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Bogart
10:00 am - Planning Commission Meeting →
BOC Chambers, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Earth Fare, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - Earth Fare Athens in Athens. Apply here.
- University of Georgia posted a job opening for Associate Director for Greek Life in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens summit aims to boost early prostate cancer detection (onlineathens.com)
- Inside Athens' newest steakhouse before opening day (onlineathens.com)
- Puppy Paws Yoga Opening State College Location In November (onwardstate.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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