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🌱 Patch AM: Which St. Mary’s doctors are moving to Hog Mountain Road tomorrow?
Happening soon: Shih Tzu Not Trivia on the Watkinsville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which St. Mary's doctors are moving to Hog Mountain Road tomorrow?
Also on today's calendar: Columbus Day at Washington Farms! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three St. Mary's medical practices moving in Oconee (onlineathens.com) — Starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, three St. Mary's practices will begin seeing patients at a new medical office building at 1077 Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, consolidating services near U.S. 441. Endocrine Specialists of Athens, Georgia Family Medicine, and St. Mary's Neurological Specialists are relocating there, keeping their phone numbers and accepting new patients as part of a major regional investment in healthcare access. 
📸 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 October 7
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Other local events
- Varsity Girls Flag Football at Lovett
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - Oconee County Board of Commissioners Meeting →
BOC Chambers, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Flag Football at Lovett vs. Mt. Pisgah
Oconee County High School, 2721 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville
6:00 pm - Varsity Softball vs. Peachtree Ridge High School
Oconee County High School, 2721 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville
6:00 pm - The Brook & The Bluff →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
6:30 pm - AAHBA Board of Directors Meeting →
1651 Meriweather Drive, Watkinsville - Thursday's at the Office: Lunch with Your Horse Community →
AAHC Office, 1720 Old Farmington Rd, Watkinsville
11:30 am - OCAF Live Music Series: Caroline Aiken →
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School Street, Watkinsville
7:00 pm - Free Throw and Microwave →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
7:00 pm - Columbus Day at Washington Farms! →
5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Bogart
10:00 am - All Them Witches →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Here is the ND group page with 2 polls to answer.
Please help everyone interested to find this new page for posts about meeting up. (Nextdoor Hickory Hills)
- RaceTrac posted a job opening for Store Associate - (RT51) in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Domino's Customer Service Rep (04179) in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Three St. Mary's medical practices moving in Oconee (thestate.com)
- 'What the Flock?': Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement hosts discussion on Flock safety (redandblack.com)
Monroe
- Monroe's annual Fall Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October. 10 (monroelocal.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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