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Oconee Today -- Aug. 8

And they're off! The 2012-13 school year begins.

Weather: Skies will be partly cloudy and highs will be in the upper 80s as students return to Oconee County Schools.  The Weather Channel's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.

Top things to know:

  • Happy first day of school!  .
  • The Watkinsville City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Watkinsville Community Center.  According to the draft of the agenda, council will consider a change to Animal Control Ordinance concerning tethering. See the attached pdf for more.
  • Zumba classes are offered at the State Botanical Garden on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Registration is $60 and includes 9 classes.
  • in Watkinsville hosts trivia night every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m.

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