Watkinsville News

Teen Do-It-Yourself Carnival: 3-5 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; for teens ages 11-18; in conjunction with the Summer Reading program kickoff; door prizes, games, activities, and a preview of events planned for teens during the summer reading program; snacks; free and open to the public; 769-3950. - Opening ... (more)

LANE CREEK WALKER: On May 17, a deputy met with a woman who said that on the previous day she was walking in Lane Creek Plantation subdivision when a person in a vehicle stopped and told her she shouldn't be walking in the street.

An 18-year-old Watkinsville man was arrested on multiple drug offenses Wednesday after a fight broke out over a stolen gun on Fourth Street around 5:15 p.m., police said.

Employer: Zaxby's Description: Manages a Zaxby's unit toward the attainment of agreed upon sales and profit goals, working within the framework of company values and policies.

Watkinsville Police on Sunday, May 19, were called to a Lawanna Drive home in response to a domestic dispute.

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Jail booking reports: May 20 Rodney Dale Shuler, 39, of Watkinsville was charged with burglary in the first degree.

Martha Stinchcomb Gaddis Garrett, 89, died Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Giley and Essie Allen Stinchcomb.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60 th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

Family Fun Day: 2-5 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; bounce houses, petting zoo, crafts, carnival games, treats and more; participants are encouraged to bring a book to donate to the Oconee County Library Friends' annual book sale; free; 769-3950 or www.athenslibrary.org/oconee . Athens Youth Symphony: 4 ... (more)

The following is a list of school cafeterias in Oconee County that have undergone routine health inspections recently.

Several bicycles have disappeared from Oconee County homes lately. Most recently, a woman reported the theft of a $130 bike from the 2000 block of Malcom Bridge Road.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60 th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

A Watkinsville medical equipment business that specializes in hearing and hearing devices shared news on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon that Regal Cinemas plans to begin offering closed-captioned glasses.

Employer: Domino's Description: Cowabunga Inc., the second largest Domino's franchise in the country, is looking to hire 400-plus employees in the metro Atlanta area, and jobs are available at a Watkinsville location.

The vacant building that formerly housed Floyd's Grill is to be the new home of a southern style restaurant.

In the next couple of years, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon knows his department will be required to test drunk driving suspects with the new Intoxilyzer 9000 breath testing machine, which will cost about $8,000 each.

Here is a list of Oconee County establishments that have undergone routine health inspections in March.

Employer: RiteAid in Watkinsville Pharmacy technician, full and part time Description: Assists the pharmacist and pharmacy manager with serving customers and maintaining the pharmacy department.

A craving for a chilli dog facilitated the quick arrests on Monday of two men and a juvenile spotted stealing lawn equipment.

An Athens man faces a charge of aggravated assault in Oconee County for allegedly pointing a handgun toward two men while driving along Ga.