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Oconee Today - June 8

Yard sales, bike rodeos and more! See what else there is to know in and around Oconee today.

Weather:Β  The Weather Channel is calling for party cloudy skies with a daytime high of 86 degrees, chance of precipitation is 0 percent today.

Observances: June 8 is "Best Friends Day" so take some time to stop and appreciate your best friends. Whether you have one or several best friends today is a day to honor and cherish the relationship.

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  • Everybody loves a yard sale and this sounds like a big one. Stop in at 1201 Club Drive in Bishop today from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and find a treasure. There will be furniture, sports equipment, baby items, electronics and more. Participating houses will be marked by balloons.

  • The Oconee County Library is hosting a Bike Safety Rodeo beginning at noon in Watkinsville. This event will feature bike safety tips, helmet fitting checks and a special time for riders to demonstrate what they learn at the rodeo. The event is for riders of all ages.
  • Athens Community Theater Presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    The Town and Gown Players at Athens Community Theater present "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Show times are June 8-10 and June 14-17, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets prices range from $15 to $18, with a student special on Thursday for $10. Call 706-208-TOWN to reserve tickets.
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