Watkinsville, known as the Artland of Georgia, is the county seat of Oconee located approximately eight miles south of Athens and 60 miles east of Atlanta.
Watkinsville was named the Artland of Georgia for having more artists per capita than any other city in the state. Supported by numerous artists, art galleries, museums, and events, you can experience the ultimate art experience in Watkinsville by shopping galleries, viewing exhibits, touring studios, witnessing demonstrations, and creating art. The largest pottery show in the state, and arguably the Southeast, is hosted in Watkinsville annually. Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational displays and sells thousands of pottery pieces, and hosts gallery talks, pottery demonstrations, and workshops throughout the three-week event.
Art isn't all that we have to offer. Located on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, Watkinsville is home to the 1801 Eagle Tavern and the Elder Mill Covered Bridge, one of the few functional covered bridges in Georgia.
Watkinsville is a suburb of Athens with a population of 2,904. Living in Watkinsville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Watkinsville and the public schools in Watkinsville are highly rated.
There are so many things to see and do! The Oconee County Civic Center is an event venue that includes a Performing Arts Theatre for theatrical plays, dance recitals, cultural events and performances, pageants, movies, concerts, conference seminars and even wedding ceremonies.
Watkinsville Woods is a nearly six-acre passive greenspace near downtown Watkinsville. The wooded park includes walking paths, provides access to unique groves of native trees, and an historic spring. Nearby Twilight Lavender offers fresh lavender bouquets in the spring and purchase natural lavender products straight from the farm all year long in their gift shop.
One of the most refreshing components to Watkinsville’s public transportation system starts with its schools. Oconee County is committed to student success by servicing over 1050 neighborhood streets on its daily school bus route. Bike paths and walking paths are slowly being developed that are separate from car traffic as Georgia is a “share the road” state.
In addition to the highly rated K-12 schools, residents hold almost double the national average of master’s degree or higher education level and seven percent higher bachelor’s degrees than the U.S. population, resulting in a higher median household income.
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Watkinsville is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Georgia. Watkinsville, Georgia gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Watkinsville averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Watkinsville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
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