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• Monday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 59, low: 36.
• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

• Mayor & Commission Work Session
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , Planning Auditorium 120 W. Dougherty Street , Athens
  1:00 pm
• "Get Fit" at Lay Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , 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
• "Ready, Set, Grow!" at Heard Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , Heard Park and Community Center 400 McKinley Dr , Athens
  10:00 am
• Joint Pension / Deferred Compensation Boards Special-Called Meeting
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 301 College Avenue , Athens
  10:00 am

Thursday January 15

• "123 Toddler and Me: Art Fun" at Lay Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , Athens
  10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a friend,
  She is looking for anyone that needs help around the house, or help with gardening task. She loves plants, good with household things. Looking… (Nextdoor Harden Hill Rd)
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  Would definitely recommend using his services! (Nextdoor Deerbrook/Silverleaf)

• Oconee County Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Watkinsville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• Athens News Matters: January 10th, 2026 (wuga.org)
• Metro Atlanta weather: Cold week ahead with snow possibility (fox5atlanta.com)
• Buddhist monks' Walk for Peace draws thousands to Columbia, spreading unity and compassion (wltx.com)

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

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