The city of Watkinsville, Georgia is located in Oconee County, Georgia. Its population is estimated to be about 4,576 people by 2020. The city's education system is among the best in the state, and its residents have many choices for a quality education. In addition to its public school system, Watkinsville has several private schools.
The city is governed by a 5-member city council and a separately elected mayor. The current mayor is Charles Ivie, who was elected in November 2014. The other members of the city council are Brian Brodrick, Connie Massey, Marci Campbell, and Mike Huff. In November 2014, Mike Link defeated Dan Matthews, who then won the election in 2016. The city also has a police chief named Lee O'Dillon and a city clerk named Julie Sanders.
The average age of Watkinsville City residents is 35.1 years old. This is a bit younger than the state's median age. In Watkinsville, however, the median age for men is 14.7% lower than for women. There are more female residents than males, which is a good thing for families with small children.
The town of Watkinsville is home to several beautiful attractions. The town center has become a major attraction, attracting many specialty stores and restaurants. The Town Center was the brainchild of local resident Mike Thornton, who saw the potential of the area. The Chappelle Gallery, which has been nationally recognized for its pottery art, is one of these attractions. The gallery has also hosted many art exhibitions.