🌱 Patch AM: "Happy Holidaze" Day off School Program at Lay Park Begins and 11 more events

Hello Watkinsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 27 degrees.
• Tuesday: Turning sunny and cooler, temps: high: 46, low: 30.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• "Happy Holidaze" Day off School Program at Lay Park Begins
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , Athens
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Oglethorpe County Patriots vs Stephens County Indians
  Oglethorpe County High School , 749 Athens Rd , Lexington
  4:30 pm
• JV G Basketball vs Stephens County
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  4:30 pm
• V G Basketball vs Stephens County
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  6:00 pm
• Shih Tzu Not Trivia
  Wing House , 8727 US-29 , Hull
  7:00 pm
• V B Basketball vs Stephens County
  Oglethorpe County Lexington, GA 30648
  7:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• City Holiday - New Year's Day
  Madison, GA Calendar Madison, GA 30650
• First Day Hike 2026
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  9:00 am
• Audit Committee Meeting
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 301 College Avenue , Athens
  10:30 am
• Fully Accessible First Day Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  12:00 pm
• "First Day Hike" at Ben Burton Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 616 Mitchell Bridge Rd , Athens
  2:00 pm
• No Drill
  Madison, GA Calendar Madison, GA 30650
  6:30 pm

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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.
• University of Georgia posted a job opening for Georgia 4-H Camp Counselor in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• Athens house fire on Christmas Eve sends resident to burn unit, cause under investigation (wsbtv.com)
• Athens News Matters: December 27th, 2025 (wuga.org)
• Girl Scout Cookie Recipes (flagpole.com)

Buckhead

• Top Free Things To Do with Kids in Atlanta in January 2026, According to MP Editors (mommypoppins.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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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