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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Watkinsville neighbors reported stolen guns and cars last month?
  • What a former UGA linebacker says he heard after the RaceTrac killing
  • What this surprise House flip means for Watkinsville’s political future

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 49, low: 31.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oconee Blotter: Athens man forces way into truck after hearing woman scream (onlineathens.com) — Recent Oconee County incident reports include a Watkinsville resident’s revolver stolen from his vehicle and a Watkinsville woman’s Mercedes taken and damaged after a visitor allegedly drove off with it. Deputies also handled shoplifting, a mistaken “screaming woman” confrontation at a Bogart RaceTrac, drug seizures, and several arrests on local highways.
   

• Testimony heard in Crumpton trial about confession made in RaceTrac slaying (onlineathens.com) — Testimony in Oconee County Superior Court this week centers on the 2021 shooting death of RaceTrac cashier Elijah Wood at a Watkinsville gas station, with a former UGA teammate recounting an alleged confession. Prosecutors detailed how investigators linked a Glock pistol and a later Philadelphia shooting to defendant Akhil Crumpton as the murder and attempted robbery case moves forward.
   

• Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset (smokesignalsnews.com) — A northeast Georgia state House seat covering parts of Clarke and Oconee counties, including a Watkinsville-linked incumbent and business, appears to have flipped to Democrat Eric Gisler in a close special election. The race featured a Watkinsville Republican’s earlier resignation and a Republican challenger tied to a Watkinsville-based transportation company, signaling shifting political winds near Watkinsville.
   

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  • Cheaper dental cleanings in Athens!!
    I am a dental hygiene student and am looking for patients for spring 2026 semester. Please reach out if you are interested. I am mainly looking for… (Nextdoor Elder Rd/Maxey Rd)
  • Looking for moving boxes!
    Anyone know of some good places to get decent boxes for free? Need quite a bit. Thanks! (Nextdoor Woodlands at Bouldercrest)
  • Oconee County Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Watkinsville. Apply here.
  • Golden Pantry Food Stores posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Athens

  • Athens GA Live Music Presents: Ohmu, Déjà Vu, Austin Sisk and More (flagpole.com)
  • Suspect in series of FedEx package thefts arrested in Athens (wsbtv.com)
  • Help those in need during the holidays. Donate to the Empty Stocking Fund (onlineathens.com)

Bogart

  • Clemson 3-year starter and freshman All-American leaving Tigers for transfer portal (sportingnews.com)

Monroe

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