Oconee Today -- Nov. 4

Weather: Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are possible today.  The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 60s.

Top things to know:

• It's the final day to vote in advance of Tuesday's Election Day. 
• The deadline to submit an entry for the Watkinsville Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 is today.  According to The Oconee Enterprise, a registration form can be found on page 13 of this week's edition.  There is no cost to participate, but space is limited.
• A Thanksgiving-themed is planned for 6 p.m. There will be food, hayrides, and other activities for children. 
• The streets of downtown Athens will be lively at 6 p.m. for the annual UGA Homecoming Parade. Two-time All-American Charlie Trippi, who played Georgia football in the mid-1940s, will serve as the grand marshal, according to a news release.

High School Football :

• heads to Banks County for a 7:30 p.m. game.
• host Franklin County at 7:30 p.m.
• travels to Riverside Military for a 7:30 p.m. game.
• takes on East Jackson at home at 7:30 p.m. Students will be webcasting the action starting at 7:15 p.m. Visit www.athensacademy.org.

***Check our Friday Football Scoreboard this evening for a live blog of local and regional scores!

Are you going to UGA's Homecoming game tomorrow?