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🌱 Patch AM: Writers of Oconee and 10 more events
And on the Watkinsville Patch calendar - OCAF Preview Reception for Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational
Hello Watkinsville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- OCAF Preview Reception for Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational at Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
- Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Oglethorpe at Oconee County High
- Varsity Girls Volleyball at Oglethorpe at Oconee County High
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- OCAF Preview Reception for Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational →
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St, Watkinsville
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Oglethorpe
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at Oglethorpe
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:00 pm - Varsity Football vs. North Oconee
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
7:30 pm - JV/V Boys & Girls XC at Runway Rampage at The Airport
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
7:30 am - MBMS Volleyball @ Oconee MS (AWAY)
Malcom Bridge Middle Oconee County Middle School, 1101 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA
4:30 pm - Writers of Oconee →
Oconee County Library, 1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville
5:00 pm - Varsity Softball at Monroe Area High School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
📣 Watkinsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Assessors Meeting →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 301 College Avenue, Athens
4:00 pm - "Music in the House" with the Slightly Less Famous Somebodies at Lyndon House Arts Center →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt Street, Athens
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Fundraising Night at Raising Canes
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
5:00 pm - "Friday Night Paddle - Bring Your Own Boat" at Sandy Creek Park →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
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- QuikTrip posted a job opening for Job Store Clerk - Watkinsville in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens in Motion Unveils Updated Street Safety Plan (flagpole.com)
- University of Georgia students begin fall semester (onlineathens.com)
- Parking in Downtown Athens? There's an App for That, but Other Options, Too (flagpole.com)
Bogart
- Westminster Christian Academy opens football season (oconeeenterprise.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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