July 8, 2026
Community Day was a big draw in 2022, thanks to vendors, food trucks, bounce houses and free school supplies. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Aug. 5. (JACK CASEY/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Sara Hughes, who taught agriculture for 15 years, moves into a new position as the federal programs coordinator and grant writer with the Oglethorpe County School System (MCCAIN BRACEWELL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Linda Anglin (from left), Henry Anglin, Vickie Anglin and Kelly Hembrick pose with a photo of Jimmy Anglin at Bryan Park in Crawford last month. The family continues to look for his remains, nearly six years after he went missing in 2017. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Pastor Ken Keely leads the congregation in worship as the church in Stephens celebrates its 210th anniversary on Sunday. The church, which was established in 1813, had a potluck lunch after the service and was scheduled to hold three nights of revival services this week. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
A worker sizes up a large tree that fell near Thaxton Wynne Road during the storms last week. Several roads throughout the county, including Highway 78, were closed by downed trees and debris. (ADAM NATION/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Shirley Dillard (second from left) and Community Christmas volunteers make sure area families receive Christmas gifts every year. Dillard is the co-chair of the organization. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
Two 40-foot long shipping containers give Shirley Dillard the space to store items for people and families in need. They’re located behind the Sheriff’s Office. (ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
New Oglethorpe County Library Branch Manager Katherine Ratcliffe, who was born and raised in Oglethorpe County, has written six novels, five feature-length screenplays, numerous TV specs and pilots, and a self-improvement book. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)