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In today’s Scoop:
🚰 Some Athens water bills now cover more than the usual four weeks.
🧾 The county's new billing portal has slipped from December 2026 to late 2027.
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Wednesday Meat & Three on Macon Highway
George's Lowcountry Table at 420 Macon Highway serves Southern seafood, including crawfish étouffée over rice and crab cakes with corn relish and remoulade. It has a dining room and outdoor patio.
On Wednesdays, its $19.25 Meat & Three comes with your choice of one protein and three sides. Dinner starts at 4 p.m., and online reservations require at least 24 hours' notice. If you’re planning a visit, take note that they’re closed on Mondays.
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🐾 Your Dog Ate Something It Shouldn't Have. Can It Wait Until Morning?
When Curiosity Gets Pets into Trouble
When your pet needs care after your regular veterinarian is closed, PriorityPet Urgent Care is here to help. We’re a locally owned urgent care clinic with an emergency-room mindset, bridging the gap between your daytime veterinarian and a 24-hour emergency hospital.
From a stolen snack to a swallowed sock, what your pet eats can become an emergency. Acting quickly—often within the first 2–4 hours—may allow our team to safely induce vomiting and prevent hospitalization, surgery, or serious complications.
Getting your pet to PriorityPet Urgent Care soon after an ingestion may allow us to safely induce vomiting, potentially avoiding days of repeat bloodwork and additional treatment. Some toxins, including grapes and raisins, may still require monitoring even after vomiting but waiting until the next day can mean missing an important opportunity for early treatment. Don’t wait for symptoms; call or visit us as soon as you suspect an ingestion.
Connected Care, Close to Home
After each visit, we email medical records and diagnostic results to your pet’s regular veterinarian to support follow-up care. Through relationships with local veterinary practices and participation in community events, we’re proud to serve pets and their families throughout Watkinsville and greater Athens.
Need care for your pet? Walk in or call 706-310-8622.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 4PM to Midnight
Saturday–Sunday, 2PM to 2AM
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🚰 Athens aims to get late water bills back on schedule by January
The Gist: Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities said October 15 that software and billing-process changes have delayed some water and sewer bills. Some bills now cover more than the usual four weeks, leaving customers with higher amounts than expected. The new billing system and customer portal, once planned for December 2026, is now expected in late 2027.
Why It Matters: Interim director Hugh Ogle acknowledged that late bills make budgeting harder. The department says it is prioritizing problems with the greatest direct impact on customers and restoring checks in its billing process.
What's Next: The county aims to return to normal billing cycles by January 2027. Customers with questions can call 706-613-3500.
Read more here.
🚜 Building in Morgan or Oconee County? Get the Ground Right First
Every successful build starts with a solid foundation, and that begins with preparing the land. Earth and Oak Services helps homeowners and businesses get their properties ready for construction across Morgan and Oconee counties.
Based in Madison, this family-owned company is run by Nico and Leoni Jacobs. Its crew handles excavation, grading, land clearing, trenching, and septic tank installation, with a thorough cleanup included at the end of every job.
Planning a new build or septic installation? Earth and Oak offer free estimates with clear, upfront pricing, so you can plan your project with confidence. Call Nico at 762-777-0700 Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or request an estimate through the company’s website.
Follow Earth and Oak Services on Facebook and Instagram for updates, project highlights, and a closer look at their work!
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🎃 YWCO Presents: Tricks, Treats, & Trunks | YWCO | Athens | Thu, Oct 22, 5 to 8 p.m. | More | Families can visit decorated trunks for Halloween treats.
🦇 Bats' Night Out | Dudley Park | Athens | Fri, Oct 23, 6 to 7 p.m. | More | Meet bat researchers, then visit the park's bat houses on a guided hike.
🎉 College Square Grand Opening Celebration | College Square | Athens | Sat, Oct 24, 11 a.m. | More | The ribbon cutting precedes family activities from 1 to 4 p.m.
🏃 Jack-O-Lantern Jog and Goblin Fun Run | Sandy Creek Nature Center | Athens | Sun, Oct 25, 2 p.m. | More | The one-mile Goblin Fun Run starts before the 5K on the Greenway.
🖼️ Tour at Two | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | Wed, Oct 21, 2 p.m. | More | Museum docents lead a drop-in tour of the permanent collection.
💃 DanceATHENS Dance Festival | Morton Theatre | Athens | Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 p.m. | More | Dancers from Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina share the stage.
🎸 Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 | Akins Ford Arena | Athens | Sat, Oct 24, 7 p.m. | More | Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass open for the country singer.
🎬 Frankenstein | The Classic Center Theatre | Athens | Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 p.m. | More | Athens Symphony musicians play Michael Shapiro's score with the 1931 film.
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