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🌱 How a Bishop man’s bitcoin deal ended in a robbery charge
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Bishop man’s bitcoin deal ended in a robbery charge
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oconee Blotter: Bitcoin price dispute leads to arrest of Oklahoman (onlineathens.com) — A Bishop man was involved in a bitcoin sale on Epps Bridge Parkway that ended with the out-of-state buyer allegedly grabbing the coins and later being charged with robbery by snatch. The same Oconee County blotter details several other recent traffic, theft, and drug-related arrests around nearby shopping areas and highways that Bishop residents regularly use. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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"Cutthroat Spades!" Program at Howard Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , Howard Park and Community Center 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
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KACCB Daffodil Disco
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , The Old Pal 1320 Prince Avenue , Athens
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Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing , 1725 Electric Ave Suite 140 , Watkinsville
6:00 pm -
"Little Learners: Super Hero Adventure Playgroup" at Howard Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
10:00 am -
"123 Toddler and Me: Art Fun" at Lay Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , Athens
10:00 am -
Audit Committee Meeting -CANCELED
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 301 College Avenue , Athens
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April Planning Commission
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 120 West Dougherty Street , Athens
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"Storytime in the Park" at Dudley Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 100 Dudley Park Rd , Athens
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"Bingo Bash" Therapeutic Program at Howard Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 291 Henderson Ext. , Athens
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"Paint Night" at Lay Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 297 Hoyt St. , Athens
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Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 705 Sunset Drive , Athens
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"Breakfast with the Bunny" at Memorial Park (9:00 a.m. Session)
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 293 Gran Ellen Dr. , Athens
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-20 E reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-20 E reported at 4:13 PM. "Emergency Response on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on SR-316 E reported at...
There is road construction on SR-316 E reported at 3:31 PM. (Nextdoor )
- Dominion Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant - Part Time (Weekends) in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- Oconee County Schools posted a job opening for Instructional Coach - Middle School in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bishop here.
🗞 Nearby News
Watkinsville
- Eat Athens: Experience the sublime simplicity of Kique's birria ramen (onlineathens.com)
Athens
- Athens-Clarke County appoints new elections director (onlineathens.com)
- Athens GA Live Music Presents: Wonderland Rangers, Johnny Falloon, Penelope Road and More (flagpole.com)
- Athens Meals on Wheels wraps up March on Wheels campaign (wuga.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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