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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to taste 14 different barbecue recipes in downtown Watkinsville?
Spotted on the Watkinsville calendar: Brandon Sears Band @ Oconee BBQ festival
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In today's newsletter:
- Ready to taste 14 different barbecue recipes in downtown Watkinsville?
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oconee BBQ contest offers 14 teams, tastings and live music Saturday (onlineathens.com) — Barbecue lovers in Watkinsville can sample creations from 14 teams at the Oconee's Best BBQ Competition and Community Event downtown at Rocket Field this Saturday evening. For $15, you can taste competitors' dishes, vote for the People's Choice Award, and enjoy live music from Watkinsville-based Brandon Sears Band plus kids' activities. 
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Brandon Sears Band @ Oconee BBQ festival →
Rocket Field, Watkinsville
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- MBMS Softball vs. Morgan County (OVP)
Malcom Bridge Middle Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department), 3500A Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA
5:00 pm - Varsity Football at Clarke Central
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
7:30 pm - JV/V Boys & Girls XC at North GA Championships
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
8:15 am - Varsity Softball at Apalachee High School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - MBMS Volleyball @ Youth MS (AWAY)
Malcom Bridge Middle Youth Middle School, 1804 Hwy 81, Loganville, GA 30052, USA
4:30 pm - MBMS Softball @ OCHS (AWAY)
Malcom Bridge Middle Oconee County High School, VG6X+P6, 2721 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA
5:00 pm - Varsity Softball vs. East Jackson High School
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Watkinsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 211 Hoyt St., Athens
11:00 am - "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program at Lyndon House Arts Center →
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 291 Henderson Ext., Athens
11:00 am - Restore Pros Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
1:00 pm - In The End - Linkin Park Tribute →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Golden Pantry Food Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens Library Store marks first anniversary with Aug. 29 event (onlineathens.com)
- Athens Housing Authority, ACCPD meeting to focus on safety at Nellie B community (wuga.org)
- Athens police surround house; discover a swatting call (onlineathens.com)
Bogart
- Why in-state talent means more for Georgia than other SEC foes (dawgnation.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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