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Oconee Today -- Aug. 20

Dierks Bentley, a blood drive and book fair are a few of the things to know about in and around Oconee today.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies and high in the low to mid 80s are in today's Weather Channel forecast. Overnight lows will be in the mid 60s.

Top things to know:

  • A book fair, staffed by volunteer PTO members, will be held at all week.
  • The University of Georgia Health Center hosts a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 706-543-8656 for more information.Β 
  • Children interested in auditioning for the Athens Little Playhouse's upcoming performance of 101 Dalmatians should come to 191 Alps Road in Athens from 6-7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow.Β  For more information, email athenslittleplayhouse@gmail.com
  • The Good Ole Girls Outreach -- a free networking group for women -- meets from 5:30-7 p.m. at .
  • County star Dierks Bentley takes to the stage at UGA's Legion Field this evening.Β  The concert, part of the "Back to College" tour, starts at 8 p.m. and tickets may be purchased online.

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