Welcome to Oconee County Watkinsville Bishop Bogart North High Shoals
About the Covers The front cover was taken by Caitlin Elise Short of Caitlin E Photography at Happy Valley Pottery in Watkinsville. The photo shows local artist Loretta Eby demonstrating glassblowing techniques in her art studio, where you can also purchase her work. The inside cover, taken by Matt Brewster of Marigold 84 Photography, is of the 1893 Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast in Downtown Watkinsville. The Victorian-style manor sits on four acres of land with lush gardens, a cottage, and open woods.
Highlights
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Map & Events
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Dining Guide
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Appointments and more. Through one door.
Oconee Proud.
Caring for your entire family at the Oconee Health Campus. piedmont.org/oconeecampus
1305 Jennings Mill Road Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
As a proud partner of Oconee County Tourism, we’re honored that our cupola is a local icon, because it represents 58 years of serving our community. And we welcome visitors to our county with the same smiling faces our locals see each time they visit. Whether you are a resident, new to the area, or just passing through, our mission at Oconee State Bank is to create remarkable experiences for you every day, every time.
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Emergency Numbers Emergency: 911 • Watkinsville Police: 706-769-7891 • Oconee County Sheriff: 706-769-3945 Healthcare Facilities • Piedmont Urgent Care at Oconee Health Campus: 706-552-1777 • Regional FirstCare: 706-769-0000 • Urgent Care of Oconee: 706-310-0324 Nearest Hospitals • Piedmont Athens Regional: 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, 706-475-7000 • St. Mary’s: 1230 Baxter St, Athens, 706-389-3000
Time and Distance • Athens, GA.................................................... 9 mi. / 14 min. • Madison, GA ............................................... 21 mi. / 25 min. • Lavonia, GA / I-85 Welcome Center 56 mi. / 1hr. 10 min. • Atlanta / Hartsfield-Jackson Airport ..77 mi. / 1hr. 31 min. • Macon, GA ..........................................84 mi. / 1hr. 38 min. This publication was produced by the Oconee County Tourism Department. The information included is reliable and accurate as of March 2018. We cannot guarantee that information has not changed or errors have not occurred. Designed by Anna Johnson of Greater Georgia Printers.
For more information, visit: www.VisitOconee.com Contact the Welcome Center Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Welcome to Watkinsville – Oconee County! Welcome to Watkinsville, Georgia and its beautiful neighboring communities in Oconee County. We invite you to enjoy a wonderful stay filled with fascinating art excursions, delicious Southern dining, adventurous outdoor activities, and premier events. Affectionately known as the Artland of Georgia, Watkinsville is filled with art galleries and studios occupied by the intricate, handmade work of local, regional, and national artists. Visitors enjoy browsing acclaimed art exhibitions, touring art studios, witnessing fascinating art demonstrations, and shopping diverse galleries. Watkinsville is also home to the largest pottery show in the state of Georgia, Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational, a 3-week event hosted by the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, and the Oconee Chamber Fall Festival, a premier arts and crafts festival. The value of art in Oconee County spans further than the artistic abilities of sculptors, painters, and performers. The abilities of those who grow and raise fresh and healthy food is an appreciated art in the county, as well as the culinary abilities of our chefs. The history and heritage of the area is also rich, as visitors can relive pieces of Oconee County’s history through the architectural beauty of Victorian and Gothic-style structures. Begin your trip at the Oconee County Welcome Center located in Downtown Watkinsville for directions, recommendations, and more information on Georgia’s Artland. We hope to see you soon!
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Oconee Highlights
Oh my, Clydesdales!
A rare attraction to the South, get up close and personal to fascinating Clydesdales. Ride the horses, take a trail ride, and tour the 220-acre Classic City Clydesdales farm in Bishop.
Elder Mill Covered Bridge
The 1897 covered bridge is one of Georgia’s 13 covered bridges that carries traffic, and the only covered bridge on Georgia’s Antebellum Trail. The bridge was named one of the South’s beautiful covered bridges by Garden & Gun Magazine.
Get fired up about pottery
Roam the Artland of Georgia and you’ll discover numerous artists and art studios throughout the city. Tour the studios of potters and watch them create unique handcrafted pieces. Also, attend the largest pottery show in the state, Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational for more pottery demonstrations, a large pottery sale, a workshop and more!
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Locally grown, Locally Owned
Savor some of the South’s best cuisines in Oconee County. You can find food grown and raised locally on farms like Washington Farms, at the Farmer’s Market, or in restaurants like Chops & Hops. Or, try the unique flavors of locals’ favorites at restaurants like Hot Thomas BBQ and The Traveling Hobo Café.
Vintage Glory
Bask in the vintage glory of Oconee’s 8-mile antique trail. In the eight antique stores that occupy the historic downtowns of Watkinsville and Bishop on Highway 441, browse through and shop vintage furniture, jewelry, knick-knacks, and a popular Civil War collection.
Tracks & Trails
Tackle 9.5 miles of mountain biking trails at Heritage Park. The trail includes challenging climbs, fast downhills, and a scenic view of the Apalachee River.
Historic Homes & Structures
Watkinsville is one of seven cities on Georgia’s Antebellum Trail highlighting homes built before the Civil War. Visit the Eagle Tavern Museum, an 1801 stagecoach stop and Ashford Manor, a Victorianstyle bed and breakfast in Downtown Watkinsville.
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Happy Valley Pottery
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1210 Carson Graves Road, Watkinsville 706-769-5922 | chappellegallery.com Art studio featuring pottery and glassblowing demonstrations.
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34 School Street, Watkinsville 706-769-4565 | ocaf.com Art gallery showcasing local, regional, and national art exhibitions and shows.
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UNG Oconee Art Gallery Exhibits
Downtown Watkinsville 706-769-4565 | ocaf.com A seven-piece sculpture exhibit by City of Watkinsville and Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.
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1201 Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville 706-310-6201 | ung.edu Rotating exhibits of diverse and contemporary artistic expressions.
The Monuments of Artland Exhibits
Sunshine Village Art Gallery
Downtown Watkinsville 706-769-4565 | ocaf.com A 20-piece art panel exhibit by City of Watkinsville and Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.
11 North Main Street, Watkinsville 706-769-2223 Quaint art gallery and gift shop featuring original artwork by southern artists.
Perspectives:
Georgia Pottery Invitational
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Find more than 6,000 handmade pottery pieces from Georgia potters AugustSeptember at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.
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8801 Macon Highway #5, Athens 706-540-7078 | winterhawkpottery.com Art studio and showroom featuring pottery and home decor inspired by nature and Native American artwork.
10 Paint with Class Classes | Retail
1430 Capital Avenue #111, Watkinsville 706-769-8442 | paintwithclass.com A home decor and gift boutique specializing in locally designed and upcycled pieces.
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GIA 11 The Market Place on Main Classes | Retail 15 N. Main Street, Watkinsville 706-769-6661 | watkinsvillegaflorist.com Art gallery featuring local art, handmade jewelry, outdoor decor and more.
12 Mercantile on Main Retail 40 N. Main Street, Watkinsville 706-705-6209 | the-mercantile-on-main.business.site Artisan boutique featuring handcrafted items, home goods, gifts, accessories and antiques.
For more art-related activities and events in Watkinsville-Oconee County, visit www.visitoconee.com/artland.
Happy Valley Pottery 1210 Carson Graves Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5922 or 706-338-7973 Mon. - Sat. 10am -4pm Or by appointment
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THE ART OF Adventure 13 Washington Farms Activities | Food | Events
5691 Hog Mountain Road, Bogart 706-769-0627|washingtonfarms.net U-pick farm specializing in strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and pumpkins.
Classic City Clydesdales 14 Activities | Events | Tours Price Mill Road, Bishop 706-424-1889|classiccityclydesdales.com Farm showcasing Clydesdales and featuring a petting zoo.
Oconee Farmers Market 15 Activities | Food | Retail 23 N. Main Street, Watkinsville oconeefarmersmarket.com Outdoor market selling locally grown and raised meats, produce, and more.
Thomas Orchards 16 Nursery and Gift Shop Events | Food | Retail
6091 Macon Highway, Bishop 706-769-5011|thomasorchardsandnursery.com Greenhouse and gift shop featuring plant varieties and gourmet food items.
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17 Piccadilly Farm Nursery and Gardens Events | Retail | Tours 1971 Whippoorwill Road, Bishop 706-765-4444|piccadillyfarm.com Destination garden shopping experience with an extensive selection of plants.
19 Miller’s Blueberry Farm Food 1371 Union Church Road, Watkinsville 706-765-3076 | ronputman.com U-pick farm specializing in blueberries in the summer.
18 Stripling’s General Store Food | Retail 4501 Monroe Highway, Bogart 770-725-7772| striplings.com General store selling locally-grown meats and other southern specialties.
Parks & Recreation In the many parks that occupy Oconee County, there are several miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails available to the public. Heritage Park’s 364 acres provide 2.5 miles of walking trails, 4.5 miles of equestrian trails, and 9.5 miles of mountain biking trails. Also navigate the six-acre greenspace of Watkinsville Woods or walk along the shoals of Harris Shoals Park in Downtown Watkinsville. In addition to trails, get active at the softball and soccer fields and basketball and tennis courts at Oconee Veterans Park and Herman C. Michael Park. The parks also host softball, cycling, and ultimate frisbee tournaments and events throughout the year. Oconee’s two golf courses -- Lane Creek Golf and Jennings Mills Golf -- also invite you to practice your swing on their 18-hole courses. All parks are dog-friendly.
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THE ART OF OUR Heritage 20 Eagle Tavern Museum, 1801
26 N Main Street, Watkinsville The historic Eagle Tavern was built near 1801 and still remains in its original location. It was a stagecoach-style trading post, in which people from across the South visited for lodging, food and drink.
2 Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast, 1893
4 Harden Hill Road, Watkinsville The history of Ashford Manor dates back to the mid-1800s when William and Louisa Booth Ashford raised their family on the property. In 1893, Louisa and William’s son, A.W. Ashford built the grand Victorian that serves as the main house for Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast today.
21 Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, 1893
1 N Main Street, Watkinsville This building is the fourth site that the Methodist congregations have used in Watkinsville. This building of Gothic architecture was given by A.W. Ashford, his brothers, two uncles Thomas and Robert Booth, and others as a memorial to the mother of the Ashford men, Louisa Booth Ashford.
6 OCAF Center & Rocket Hall, 1902
34 School Street, Watkinsville In the early 1900s, the Oconee County School was a two-story schoolhouse. The building was added on to significantly in the early 1910s and again in the early 1920s. The majority of the building burned in 1954, and only the later additions remain. Rocket Hall, a neighboring gymnasium, was built in 1933. Today these two buildings are on the campus of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) .
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141 E Thompson Street, Bogart Originally constructed in the late 1930s as the agriculture and home-economics departments of Bogart High School, the building now showcases the agricultural history of Bogart.
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22 The Farmington Depot, 1889
1001 Salem Road, Watkinsville The Depot in Farmington, GA is the last remaining depot on the rail line north of Madison, GA. Land was purchased in 1893 for the rail line, which began operating at the turn of the century. The rail line was primarily used for agricultural transport. The depot was closed in the mid-1900s. Today it is home to Farmington Depot Antiques.
23 Elder Mill Covered Bridge, 1897
Elder Mill Road, Watkinsville The Elder Mill Covered Bridge was built by Nathaniel Richardson in 1897. Now located off of Highway 15 on Elder Mill Road, the Elder Mill Covered Bridge once connected Athens and Watkinsville, and sat above Calls Creek. The bridge was moved in 1924 to provide access to the Elder Mill. Today the Elder Mill Covered Bridge sits above Rose Creek, and still carries traffic.
Dining With more than 50 restaurants occupying Oconee County, there are plenty of options to satisfy your taste buds. Try unique dishes at our popular locally-owned eateries. Enjoy southern comfort foods at Mama’s
Over 50 Restaurants visitoconee.com/dining for a complete listing.
Boy, JB’s Smokin’ Pig, or Rachel’s Southern Style Restaurant. Also, devour the international flavors
in the Mediterranean-style dishes at Girasoles, the Southwest spices of Diablo’s Southwest Grill, or the rich seasonings of Dominick’s Italian. See page 15 for listings.
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
ART 5. Happy Valley Pottery 6. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation 7. UNG Oconee Art Gallery 8. Sunshine Village Art Gallery 9. Winterhawk Pottery 10. Paint with Class 11. Marketplace on Main 12. Mercantile on Main
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Hellebore Days
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Oconee Chamber Fall Festival
FARMS 13. Washington Farms 14. Classic City Clydesdales 15. Oconee Farmers Market 16. Thomas Orchards 17. Piccadilly Farm 18. Stripling’s General Store 19. Miller’s Blueberry Farm
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HISTORIC SITES 20. Eagle Tavern Museum 21. Ashford Church 22. Farmington Depot 23. Elder Mill Covered Bridge 24. Bogart Historical Agricultural Center PARKS & RECREATION 25. Jennings Mill Country Club 26. Lane Creek Golf Club 27. Oconee Veterans Park 28. Herman C. Michael Park 29. Harris Shoals Park 30. Oconee Heritage Park 31. Watkinsville Woods SHOPPING 32. Markets at Epps Bridge 33. Epps Bridge Shopping Center 34. Market Center 35. Town Center
Piccadilly Farm’s Hellebore Days is held during the first weekend in March. The event celebrates the Hellebore flower, and includes tours of the farm’s Hellebore trail and gardens.
An Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s (OCAF) event, Stein & Stem showcases local culinary talent, wineries, breweries, and bottle shops; and includes live music and artist demonstrations.
The Annual Garden Tour showcases some of the beautiful public and private gardens in the community.
The Oconee Chamber Fall Festival is held the third Saturday in October, and is a premier arts and crafts festival also featuring food and activity vendors.
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Tour d’Oconee is an annual 62mile bicycle ride through Oconee County with 2,850 feet of climbs and other optional routes hosted by the Oconee County Cycling Organization. JULY Oconee 4th of July Fireworks
Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. AUGUST Perspectives:
Georgia Pottery Invitational Perspectives is a three-week event hosted by the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF). The event features a pottery sale, pottery demonstrations, gallery talks, and a workshop.
Watkinsville Tree Lighting
Celebrate the holiday season with music by local choirs, cookies, hot chocolate, Santa, and the lighting of the tree. Watkinsville Christmas Parade
Continue the holiday season celebration with the annual Christmas Parade through Downtown Watkinsville. Holiday Market
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) event features entertainment and handmade art for sale.
For more information on these events, check our event calendar at www.visitoconee.com/events.
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Hotel
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Phone
Website
Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast
5 Harden Hill Rd., Watkinsville
706-769-2633
ambedandbreakfast.com
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott
3500 Daniells Bridge Rd., Athens 706-353-8484
marriott.com
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Pine Lake RV Campground
5540 High Shoals Rd., Bishop
pinelakervcamp.com
Luxury Inn Motel
177.5 South Main St., Watkinsville 706-769-7781
706-769-5486
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Shop, Dine, Stay Oconee County
Antiques, Boutiques & More Retail
Address
Phone
A Child’s Closet
1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville
(706) 310-0039
Ann Peden Artist Marketplace
1431 Capital Ave., #109, Watkinsville
(706) 769-2656
Attic Treasures Antiques
19 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 769-2818
Back in Time Antiques
4880 Macon Hwy., Bishop
(706) 296-2766
backintimeantiques.com
Cosmic Debris
5290 Macon Hwy., Bishop
Crossroads Antiques
4991 Macon Hwy., Bishop
(706) 318-6150
bishopcrossroads.weebly.com
Dover Grace Alternative Boutique
17 N. Main St., Watkinsville
(706)-705-1455
dovergrace.com
Empire South
2 South Main St., #108, Watkinsville
(706) 567-8493
shopempiresouth.com
Farmington Depot Antiques & More
1001 Salem Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 296-2895
Fashion Ten
1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., #117, Athens
(706) 850-7455
Frosted Lion Antiques
4881 Macon Hwy., Bishop
(706) 340-8654
Gone with the Bead
16 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 769-2012
Lollipops & Polkadots Boutique
1431 Capital Ave., #107, Watkinsville
(706) 705-1680
Meg’s
13 1/2 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 769-5501
Memory Station
171 S. Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 769-8986
Olive Basket
8851 Macon Hwy., #401, Athens
(706) 714-6457
olivebasketonline.com
Orchard Street Boutique
16 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 705-6230
orchardstreetboutique.com
Power Surplus Treasure
2100 Monroe Hwy., Bogart
(770) 725-2207
Reed’s Odds & Ends
5531 Macon Hwy., Bishop
(706) 769-5986
Rusted Arrow Boutique
1789 Oconee Connector, Athens
(706) 521-5616
rustedarrowathens.com
Southern Belles & Beaus
1260 Mars Hill Rd. #111, Watkinsville
(706) 769-5375
southernbellesandbeaus.weebly.com
Southern Spa & Patio
8 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 310-7007
southernspaandpatio.com
Sunshine Cycles
56 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 769-1730
sunshinecycles.com
The Treehouse Market
8851 Macon Hwy. #201, Athens
(706) 850-4380
Tracks of Time Antiques
4860 Macon Hwy., Bishop
(404) 216-1956
Vannesa D Ladies Apparel & Gifts
20 North Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 310-4484
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Dining Restaurant
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Phone
Website
Bee's Knees Bakery & Gifts
1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens
(706) 353-3633
beeskneesbakeryandgifts.com
Bella Noche Italian Latin Restaurant
2061 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 310-4414
bellanochewatkinsville.com
Bone Island GrillHouse
2055 Oconee Connector, Athens
(706) 623-0255
boneislandgrillhouse.com
Catch 22 Gastropub
1021 Parkway Blvd. #117, Athens
(706) 549-6333
catch22gp.com
Chef Ming's
1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. #107, Athens
(706) 552-3233
chefmingathens.com
Chops & Hops
2 South Main Street St., #112 Watkinsville
(706) 310-1101
chopsandhops.com
Di'lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar
1791 Oconee Connector #430, Athens
(706) 208-1170
dilishi.com
Diablo's Southwest Grill
1791 Oconee Connector #560, Athens
(706) 543-3399
diablossouthwestgrill.com
Dominick's Italian Cuisine
1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville
(706) 769-6255
dominicksitalian.com
Fully Loaded Pizza Co.
1260 Mars Hill Rd., #101, Watkinsville
(706) 705-6150
fullyloaded.pizza
Girasoles
24 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 310-0410
girasoleswatkinsville.com
Groove Burgers
1791 Oconee Connector #510 Athens
(762) 499-5699
grooveburgers.com
Hot Thomas BBQ
3753 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 769-6550
hotthomasbbq.com
Inoko Express
2061 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 769-7088
JB's Smokin Pig Barbeque
64 N. Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 705-6116
Jittery Joes
27 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 769-4280
jitteryjoes.com
Jittery Joes
1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy., #101, Athens
(706) 354-8900
jitteryjoes.com
Keba Sandwiches
1021 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville
(706) 310-7222
kebagrill.com
Keba Sandwiches
1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy.#111, Athens
(706) 543-8210
kebagrill.com
Kiki's Bakeshop
20 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 769-6766
kikisbakeshop.com
Krimson Kafe
40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 310-0888
La Cabana de Don Juan
2061 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 769-4490
Main Moon Restaurant
2061 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 769-8686
Mama's Boy
8851 Macon Hwy., #403, Athens
(706) 850-8550
mamasboyathens.com
Mirko Pasta
2 South Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 310-1233
mirkopasta.com
Panaderia Tacuari
2131 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville
(706) 705-6333
Pour Restaurant & Bar
22 N. Main St., Watkinsville
(706) 705-6064
pouruga.com
Rachel's Southern Style Restaurant
1021 Jamestown Blvd. #201, Watkinsville
(706) 310-0091
rachelssouthernstyle.com
Suncatcher Cafe
42 Greensboro Hwy., Unit B, Watkinsville
(706) 424-8281
Taqueria La Parrilla
1431 Capital Ave., #101, Watkinsville
(706) 310-9991
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Taqueria Tsunami
1791 Oconee Connector, Athens
(706) 353-0040
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Teriyaki 101
1805 Epps Bridge Pkwy., #103. Athens
(706) 353-0823
Traveling Hobo Cafe
20 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville
(706) 310-4323
Wok's Up
1791 Oconee Connector, Athens
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21 N. Main Street Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5197
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