🌱 Patch AM: Monthly Bluegrass Jam Session and 10 more events

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Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 26 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 51, low: 30.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 11

• Monthly Bluegrass Jam Session
  Athentic Brewing Co. , 108 Park Ave , Athens
  2:00 pm

Monday January 12

• "Pickleball" at Heard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 400 McKinley Dr. , Athens
  8:00 am
• "Bingo Bash" Therapeutic Program at Howard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
  10:30 am
• Newton Bridge Road TAD Advisory Committee Meeting-January 12, 2026
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 780 Barber Street , Athens
  3:15 pm

Tuesday January 13

• "Get Fit" at Lay Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , Athens
  1:00 pm
• Mayor & Commission Work Session
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , Planning Auditorium 120 W. Dougherty Street , Athens
  1:00 pm
• "Jumping Gym" at Howard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
  4:00 pm
• "Winter Sip and Paint" at Memorial Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 293 Gran Ellen Dr. , Athens
  6:00 pm
• "Line Dancing" at Howard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

• "Wired for Success: How Do You Work This Thing" Senior Program at Howard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
  9:00 am
• Joint Pension / Deferred Compensation Boards Special-Called Meeting
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 301 College Avenue , Athens
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Domino's Assistant Manager (04179) in Watkinsville. Apply here.
• The Varsity posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• Athens News Matters: January 10th, 2026 (wuga.org)
• Tickets are going fast for Rock Lobsters mascot's birthday party (onlineathens.com)
• 3 FL Cities Among Best Places To Retire In The South, New List Says (patch.com)

Bogart

• Elite North Oconee WR commits to Georgia football (usatoday.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

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