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watkinsville: FALL IN HICKORY HILL , WATKINSVILLE, GA - 11/02/11 10:33 AM
After a really long, hot summer, we have been rewarded with an unusually long fall. Some years it seems that we go straight from summer into winter with just a few days of real fall, but this year it cooled off right after Labor Day and we have had a long stretch of cool, mostly dry weather. The trees in my neighborhood, Hickory Hill, have popped with color in the last few days. It reminds me of the song, "Let's go out in a blaze of glory".
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watkinsville: TOUR D' OCONEE OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "TAME THE LION" BIKE RIDE - 05/04/11 10:11 AM
This Saturday, May 7, will be the first Tour d'Oconee bike ride, otherwise known as "Tame the Lion" due to the shape of the map outline.
Sponsored by the Oconee County Cycling Organization, the ride will depart from Rocket Field (200 2nd St.) in downtown Watkinsville, GA at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. There will also be shorter options of 15, 25 and 35 miles and great SAG stops, so everyone can participate. The whole town is excited about the ride and there will be live entertainment at Watkinsville's First Friday celebration on Friday evening starting at 6:00 p.m.
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watkinsville: OCAF FALL WINE FEST SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 10/22/10 01:53 PM
The Annual OCAF (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Fall Wine Fest is Slated for Sunday, October 24 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on the beautiful lawn at Ashford Manor B&B in downtown Watkinsville, GA. Besides sampling a variety of wines, aditionally, some 34of restaurants will have samples of their food plus plus beer from a local brewery. There will be a silent auction and raffle of artwork, airplane tickets among others. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for $30 ahead of time from OCAF at 34 School Street or online at ocaf.com, or for $35 at the event. Get ready … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: WALTON EMC ENERGY EXPO COMING UP OCTOBER 14 - 10/07/10 01:59 PM
Come on out to the Oconee Co. Library on Experiment Station Rd. in Watkinsville from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. to find out how to cut your energy bill.
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watkinsville: BIKE RIDE WITH ME IN SOUTH OCONEE COUNTY, GA - 08/21/10 09:50 AM
On my usual early Saturday morning bike ride, I leave my neighborhood, cutting through another neighborhood to avoid the all-too-busy Simonton Bridge Rd. Just before going up the loooong hill, I see some neighborhood deer grazing in a yard. (OK, you have to look hard here).
Riding through the outskirts of Watkinsville, I cross over the Greensboro Hwy and down Morrison Street where I pass by B Elder working in his large garden where he sells his produce.
Turning south on Colham Ferry Rd, there are usually a few fishermen trying their luck at Bell Lake.
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watkinsville: LOTS OF OCONEE CO. WEEKEND EVENTS - 04/29/10 04:45 PM
There's a lot going on in and around Oconee Co. Ga this weekend!
First is the 15th annual Southworks Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, May 1 & 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Oconee Arts Foundation (OCAF) building on School Street. Southworks not only features a juried artists' market with 80 artists from all over the southeast specializing in oil painting, pottery, folk art, jewelry, weaving, photography sculpture, blown & stained glass among others for you to enjoy and purchase. There will be children's activities with demonstrations, art lessons among other activities. On the main stage and … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: WEEKEND EVENTS IN WATKINSVILLE AND OCONEE CO. GA - 04/16/10 07:48 AM
As Spring progresses, the number of weekend events increases also. There are a lot of things going on in and around Oconee Co. and Watkinsville this weekend. You may want to make and list so you won't leave anything out!
FAMILY FUN DAY at Heritage Park on 441 S. Oconee Co. Animal Control is sponsoring a day with fun for the whole family, food and adoptable animals from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be face painting, touch a truck, pony rides, train rides, inflatatable playscapes and demonstrations of dog agility training. The event is FREE but there will be pet vaccinations and … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: WORDLESS TUESDAY IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 03/16/10 01:34 PM
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watkinsville: "COME ON CHRISTMAS" IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 12/03/09 03:34 PM
As our grandson, Bo, says, "Come on Christmas". We'll it's getting geared up here in Watkinsville, GA, this weekend.
It all starts off on Friday, December 4 with the Watkinsville tree lighting being the feature of this month's First Friday event. Starting at 6:00 p.m there will be carolers, hot chocolate and carol singing and the tree lighting will be promptly at 7:00. Plan to stay late and shop as many of the downtown stores will be open late. Instead of going home and cooking, stay and eat dinner while you're in town.
The Watkinsville Christmas Parade this Saturday morning at … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCONEE COUNTY, GA - 09/09/09 09:36 AM
Since school has long since started, everyone in Oconee Co., GA, is back in full swing with activities. Just a few of upcoming events are:
As one of the ongoing informal Strolls Around Watkinsville, this Saturday, September 19, Mary Mellein will lead an hour-long stroll beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of the courthouse on Main Street. The funds raised from the $5.00 fee will be donated to the Oconee County 4-H Club.
A lot is going on at the Oconee County Library this month. There will be a daylong Fiction Workshop covering the art and process of fiction writing taught by author … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: Perspectives - Georgia's Largest Annual Pottery Event - 08/21/09 05:21 PM
From August 29 through September 16, 2009, Perspectives, Georgia's largest pottery event will be held in Watkinsville, GA at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF).
There will be a huge pottery sale of over 5000 pots, exhibitions, workshops, self-guided studio tours and an opening gala reception and preview sale.
Admission is FREE! so be sure to go. For more details, visit OCAF's website www.ocaf.com.
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watkinsville: Watkinsville, GA's wonderful 4th - 06/29/09 07:13 PM
The 4th of July celebration in Watkinsville, GA kicks off on Friday evening with First Friday on Main featuring a free art tour from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Art Tour includes OCAF (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) on School St., Art Masters Gallery & Framing on N. Main, Sunshine Village, Main Street Gallery, C. Allee Studio & Gallery, Chappelle Gallery on S. Main, Emma Laura, Weber Photography & Design and Side Street Beads. There will be a shuttle to ease your trip around town, just park at Rocket Field a couple of blocks behind the Eagle Tavern. Restaurants that will be … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville, GA - 05/21/09 01:36 PM
Today was the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville, GA.
The center is a privately owned year round club that actually opened about 2 years ago with one pool and has since added two more with a fourth huge new outdoor pool under construction.
The first pool to open is this indoor competition sized pool. It is regularly used for workouts year round.
There are 6 schools that hold their swim practices here, making October through January one of the busiest times for … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: Ashford Manor Concerts on the Lawn in Watkinsville, GA - 05/11/09 04:15 PM
It's almost time fot the Ashford Manor Concerts on the Lawn to resume for this year.
It's great fun to meet up with friends and reserve a table or just bring chairs or a blanket along with a picnic to enjoy the music in downtown Watkinsville, GA on a warm summer evening.
The schedule this year is:
May 25th - The Packway Handle Band (bluegrass)
June 8th - Sons of Sailors (sounds of Jimmy Buffett)
June 22nd - The Highballs (70's & 80's pop)
July 4th - Greg Hester's Van Morrison Tribute
July 13th - Lazy B & The Recliners (rhythm & … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: 3rd Grade Ag Day in Oconee Co. GA - 05/06/09 09:59 AM
Last week was the 3rd Grade Ag Day in Oconee Co. (Watkinsville) GA. Sponsored by the Agribusiness Committee of the Oconee Co. Chamber of Commerce and the J. Phil Campbell Experiment Station, every 3rd grade class in the Oconee Co. school system plus Athens Academy (other private schools were invited but did not attend) visited the Experiment Station on Thursday or Friday morning.
There were 8 stations which included a horse. Volunteers spoke to the students about each topic.
There was a beef cow and calf.
Here a volunteer explains about meat and leather
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watkinsville: Southworks Arts Festival Watkinsville, GA - 05/03/09 03:51 PM
There is a lot going on in Watkinsville these days. This weekend is the Southworks Arts Festival and juried art show sponsored by the Oconee County Arts Foundation (OCAF). There were many artists displaying and selling their work that includes garden art, photography, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, weaving and, of course, pottery.
There was a crowd wandering through the booths and listening to music provided by local bands. There is also plenty of food to be enjoyed.
There were several jewelry … (2 comments)
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watkinsville: 2008 Watkinsville Christmas Parade - 12/26/08 09:25 AM
Oconee Co High School Marching Band
Somehow I never did get around to posting the pictures from the Watkinsville Christmas Parade this year.
The morning starteed out cold and sunny and there was a lot of excitement along Barnett Shoals Road where everyone was lining up. The horses were unloading on the lawn at the Southwire plant and the tractors were reving up their engines along Industrial Drive. Many people were having coffee & breakfast at Miss Gail's restaurant where they could have a good view of the beginning of the parade. Just as the parade started at 11:00 … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: 2008 Watkinsville Christmas Parade - 12/25/08 05:02 PM
Oconee Co High School Marching Band
Somehow I never did get around to posting the pictures from the Watkinsville Christmas Parade this year.
The morning starteed out cold and sunny and there was a lot of excitement along Barnett Shoals Road where everyone was lining up. The horses were unloading on the lawn at the Southwire plant and the tractors were reving up their engines along Industrial Drive. Many people were having coffee & breakfast at Miss Gail's restaurant where they could have a good view of the beginning of the parade. Just as the parade started at 11:00 … (0 comments)
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watkinsville: Oconee Co. Residential Market Comparison 2007/2008 - 09/11/08 10:13 AM
(Photo courtesy of Kyra Edrington)
This morning I pulled up the market reports for Oconee County from the Athens MLS, comparing sales for January 1 through September 10, 2007 and the same period for 2008 and thought I'd share it with you.
South Oconee
Units Sold 2007 42
Units Sold 2008 40
Sales Volume 2007 $14,197,150
Sales Volume 2008 $12,143,302
Difference of -14.47%
Watkinsville Area
Units Sold 2007 222
Units Sold 2008 147
Sales Volume 2007 $74,861,236
Sales Volume 2008 $50,120,061
Difference of -33.05%
West Oconee
Units Sold 2007 118
Units Sold 2008 94
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watkinsville: First Friday on Main in Watkinsville - 09/08/08 11:51 AM
On Friday I took our visitine out-of-town friend to the First Friday on Main in Watkinsville to see what was going on. Although there weren't as many people downtown as I have seen in the past, probably due to the fact that there were several high school football games Friday night.
However, there were a lot of events for children, including 2 trains, arts and craft activities, a rock climbing wall, moonwalk and other activities.
Additionally, there was a booth … (0 comments)
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Paul & Diane Boykin
Watkinsville,
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