- Emily Thomas recently began soap making as a hobby and set up a table at the second annual Art Bazaar and Book Sale, which was held on Saturday at No. 3 Railroad Street in Arnoldsville. "Peggy (Hroma) convinced me to come out here and sell my soap and it has been really successful so far." (RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
- Mary Mayes is a pottery maker from Oglethorpe County. "I use Georgia red clay to make my pieces. I can do different kinds of designs using granite, marble, ochre or ash and traditional slips. I try to make simple but timeless pieces." She was among several vendors who set up at the Art Bazaar and Book Sale on Saturday.(RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)