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🌱 Patch AM: Which Watkinsville burger spots made this National Cheeseburger Day list?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Watkinsville burger spots made this National Cheeseburger Day list?
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• It's National Cheeseburger Day. See this list of places to find one. (onlineathens.com) — Watkinsville burger lovers get a shout-out in this National Cheeseburger Day roundup, which spotlights Baddies Burgers' spicy creation and Southern Prospect's loaded Dirty South Burger. The piece surveys Athens-area favorites, but these Watkinsville options give locals nearby, specific spots to celebrate with specialty burgers and classic sides. 
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Shih Tzu Not Trivia →
South Main Brewing, 1725 Electric Ave Ste 140, Watkinsville
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Softball vs. Morgan County Middle (OVP: make-up game)
Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department), 3500A Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville
5:00 pm - Varsity Softball vs. Apalachee High School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
BOC Chambers, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville
6:00 pm - Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission →
Watkinsville/Bogart Conference Room 124/125A, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville
7:00 pm - MBMS Softball @ Morgan County MS (MORGAN CO HS)
Morgan County High School, 1231 College Dr, Madison
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at West Hall vs. Monroe Area
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at West Hall
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:30 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. North Oconee
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - Thursday's at the Office: Lunch with Your Horse Community →
AAHC Office, 1720 Old Farmington Rd, Watkinsville
11:30 am - Wire Park Presents: GlowBand, a Tribute to The Eagles →
Wire Park, 1725 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville - Narnia the Musical Auditions →
The Stage Oconee, 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville
1:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Watkinsville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Daytime Back of House Team Member in Athens. Apply here.
- Uline posted a job opening for Senior Customer Service Manager in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens News Matters: September 19th, 2026 (wuga.org)
- 590 Macon Hwy Athens GA (zillow.com)
- Terrapin co-founder John Cochran reflects on the company's beginnings (wuga.org)
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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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