The Oglethorpe Echo
Duck hunting season opens in Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 23, but youth ages 16 and younger, active military and veterans can hunt specific migratory birds, such as ducks, Canada geese and mergansers, on Nov. 16-17.
Youth must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older), but only the youth can hunt.
Duck season runs from Nov. 23-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-Jan. 26. Migratory bird hunting regulations can be found at georgiawildlife.com/migratory-bird-info.
To hunt waterfowl in Georgia, hunters need a state hunting license, a state migratory bird license and the federal duck stamp.
The electronic Federal Duck Stamp, or e-stamp, is a legal seasonal license this year, according to the Georgia DNR.
Hunters can purchase the Waterfowl Hunter Package at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, which includes licenses.
Consolidated School T-shirts available
The Oglethorpe County School System is selling commemorative T-shirts honoring the former Consolidated School (currently Oglethorpe County Primary School), which will be demolished when the new elementary school opens in January.
The gray shirt comes in both long sleeve ($25) and short sleeve ($20) styles.
The front features the OC logo on the pocket and the back of the shirt features an outline of the school and the phrase: “Forever a part of our history. Forever a part of our hearts.”
See the school system’s website (oglethorpe.k12.ga.us) or Facebook page for ordering information.
The shirts must be purchased by Dec. 1.
Maxeys parade will take place on Dec. 7
The sixth annual Maxeys Christmas Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in downtown Maxeys.
The Christmas Marketplace, featuring food trucks, vendors, music and more will start at 10 a.m. There will be a visit from Santa.
Other Christmas events in Oglethorpe County include:
- The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Marketplace will be held Nov. 22-24 at The Depot in Crawford. Email oglethoprechamber@gmail.com for a vendor application.
- Small Business Saturday, featuring pop-up shops in Lexington, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30. Email lindaparish1012@gmail.com for an application.
- Christmas in Oglethorpe will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Lexington Community Center. For vendor applications, email lindaparish1012@gmail.com or request one on the Facebook page: Lexington Downtown Development Authority.
- The “War Room Show” with Delbra D’s annual Christmas parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in downtown Crawford.