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🌱 Patch AM: Watkinsville reflects on the lasting legacy of Maridee Williams.

Also, don't miss Toddler Thursday on the Watkinsville Patch calendar

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Morning Watkinsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Watkinsville reflects on the lasting legacy of Maridee Williams.

Also on today's calendar: LEGO Builder’s Challenge.

Find out what's happening in Oconeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Oconeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Friday: Nice and warm with some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maridee Williams brought out excellence in others (oconeeenterprise.com) — Longtime Watkinsville leader and former Oconee Enterprise general manager Maridee Williams is remembered for guiding the local paper through major challenges and championing community traditions like the Watkinsville Christmas Parade and city bicentennial. After moving to Watkinsville in 1991, she became a driving force in local tourism, history, and volunteer support, mentoring many residents and leaving a lasting civic legacy.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville

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    Thursday December 25
  • Toddler Thursday
    Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St, Watkinsville
    10:00 am

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker/Opener in Watkinsville. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

  • Kwanzaa events to take place across Athens (wuga.org)
  • New Year's Eve Celebrations in Athens (flagpole.com)
  • Pregnant woman fighting in the ICU after husband killed in fiery Athens crash (wsbtv.com)

Bogart

  • Oconee Blotter: Clarkesville women face felony shoplifting charges (onlineathens.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: I got tired of the hole business.
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