Weather: Skies will be partly cloudy and highs will be in the upper 80s as students return to Oconee County Schools.  The Weather Channel's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.

Top things to know:

• Happy first day of school!  Share your photos and experiences here.
• The Watkinsville City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Watkinsville Community Center.  According to the draft of the agenda, council will consider a change to Animal Control Ordinance concerning tethering. See the attached pdf for more.
• Zumba classes are offered at the State Botanical Garden on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Registration is $60 and includes 9 classes.
• Your Pie in Watkinsville hosts trivia night every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m.