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Oconee Today -- July 6
Seniors celebrate America's independence and the State Botanical Garden holds a first Friday event.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s are in today's Weather Channel forecast. There's a 30 percent chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Top things to know:
- , learn more about the State Botanical Garden over breakfast. Cost is $10 for members or $15 for non-members and the event starts at 9 a.m.
- The annual at the Oconee County Senior Center gets under way at 10 a.m. There will be door prizes, food, and music by Stephen Van.
- There will be no First Friday event in downtown Watkinsville this evening. The Watkinsville Trade and Tourism Association-sponsored monthly event resumes in August with a back to school theme, the Oconee Enterprise reports.Â
- If you missed opening night, there's another chance to see The Circle Ensemble Theatre's presentation of "" at 8 p.m. at Ashford Manor. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday night and next Thursday- Saturday.
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