Welcome to Watkinsville, Georgia, and its beautiful neighboring communities in Oconee County. Each year, thousands of visitors travel to this historic community to enjoy a variety of unique events, activities, and attractions. Visitors can experience premier art exhibitions, historical sites, a rare Georgia covered bridge, outdoor excursions, U-pick farms, an antique trail, delicious local eateries and so much more. Located in Georgia’s Historic Heartland region, Watkinsville is an hour east of Atlanta, 8 miles south of Athens, and 21 miles north of Madison.