Oconee Today -- Nov. 9

The first-ever Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System will be carried out today.

Posted Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 2:00 am ET|Updated Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 5:13 am ET

Weather: Mostly sunshine is expected throughout the day. Highs will reach into the low 70s. There's a chance of evening showers with overnight lows in the upper 40s.

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Don't get caught off guard! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 2 p.m. It will be transmitted via television and radio stations, noting that it is only a test. .
The City of Watkinsville holds a monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Watkinsville Community Center.
pays a visit to Athens Academy to give a presentation. The program, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to all.

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