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Good morning Watkinsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How deputies tracked down a van stolen from a Watkinsville church

Also on today's calendar: Fall Fun at Washington Farms! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bogart woman's home trashed after boyfriend dies (onlineathens.com) — Oconee County deputies recently recovered a van stolen from Watkinsville First Baptist Church after it was found parked for days in a Monticello park. The same incident report round-up details several DUI arrests, shoplifting cases at local Walmarts, and a Bogart woman's home being vandalized while she moved out after her boyfriend's death.
   

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  • Jake's Place brings all-day dining to Athens' Eastside (onlineathens.com)
  • Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo sits down with African Perspectives host Akinloyè Òjó at the 40 Watt (wuga.org)
  • New ACCGov CIO and IT Department director appointed (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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