🌱 Patch AM: Watkinsville family remembers the long, joyful life of Christene Hebbe.

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In today's newsletter:

• Watkinsville family remembers the long, joyful life of Christene Hebbe.

Also on today's calendar: Monday Mayhem December 15th and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 52 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
• Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Christene McKim Hebbe, 93 (portcitydaily.com) — A beloved mother and grandmother with close family ties to Watkinsville, Christene McKim Hebbe, 93, passed away peacefully in Newnan, Georgia, on November 19. Her daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Allen Bell of Watkinsville, and their extended family will gather for a memorial service in Wilmington, North Carolina, on December 20 to celebrate her long, joy-filled life.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 15

• Third Monday Book Club
  Oconee County Library, 1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Monday Mayhem December 15th
  South Main Brewing , 1725 Electric Ave Suite 140 , Watkinsville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Shih Tzu Not Trivia
  South Main Brewing , 1725 Electric Ave Suite 140 , Watkinsville
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Coffee Hour
  Oconee County Library , 1925 Electric Ave , Watkinsville
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• ATHENS, GA | Holiday Hooray
  Bishop Park , 705 Sunset Dr , Athens
  10:00 am
• Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
  Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation , 34 School St , Watkinsville
  2:00 pm
• Open House Holiday Pottery Sale
  1171 Freeman Creek Rd , Bishop
  2:00 pm
• Monthly Bluegrass Jam Session
  Athentic Brewing Co. , 108 Park Ave , Athens
  2:00 pm
• St. Mary’s Love Lights Tree Lighting | Georgia Children's Chorus | Athens, GA
  St Mary's Health Care System , 1230 Baxter St , Athens
  3:00 pm
• NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
  Oconee County Library , 1925 Electric Ave , Watkinsville
  3:00 pm
• "Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 293 Gran Ellen Dr. , Athens
  5:30 pm
• KIT, Orange Doors, Goodhost, Mantra
  The World Famous , 351 N Hull St , Athens
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT51) in Watkinsville. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

• Traces and Triumphs: One scholar's mission to map Athens' forgotten queer histories (redandblack.com)
• Athens News Matters: December 13th, 2025 (wuga.org)
• Friends of Oconee Hill Cemetery to lay wreaths at veteran graves (onlineathens.com)

Monroe

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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