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Forester Lea Clark (from left), Lexington Mayor Craig Snow and Ralph Maxwell stand at the spot of the soon-to-be planted red oak by the Lexington Post Office on Saturday. The tree was planted to honor Maxwell, the former publisher of The Oglethorpe Echo. (SOPHIE MCLEOD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Forester Lea Clark (from left), Lexington Mayor Craig Snow and Ralph Maxwell stand at the spot of the soon-to-be planted red oak by the Lexington Post Office on Saturday. The tree was planted to honor Maxwell, the former publisher of The Oglethorpe Echo. (SOPHIE MCLEOD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Maxwell honored with new tree

Sophie McLeod
Thursday, February 23, 2023
A tree planting in Lexington not only honored the arrival of a new tree, but served as an opportunity for Lexington residents to celebrate one man’s deep roots in a small town.    Ralph Maxwell, former publisher and editor of The Oglethorpe Echo, was honored at the Feb.
Crawford Mayor Seavy O’Neal goes over the agenda during the city council meeting earlier this month. (DeAnthony Moore/Oglethorpe Echo)

Crawford Mayor Seavy O’Neal goes over the agenda during the city council meeting earlier this month. (DeAnthony Moore/Oglethorpe Echo)

Crawford mobile home additions approved

DeAnthony Moore
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Quiet Oaks Mobile Home Park is a step closer to adding new homes after an unanimous vote of the request was approved by the Crawford City Council on Feb. 14. The mayor will now decide.
Carl Herring sings "God's Country" by Blake Shelton at karaoke night at the James T. Rayle American Legion Post 123 in Lexington. He likes to change the pace by singing recent country hits instead of songs from the 1980s and ’90s. (Photo/Olivia Shapiro)

Carl Herring sings "God's Country" by Blake Shelton at karaoke night at the James T. Rayle American Legion Post 123 in Lexington. He likes to change the pace by singing recent country hits instead of songs from the 1980s and ’90s. (Photo/Olivia Shapiro)

‘It'll make you feel welcome’

Molly Linder and Olivia Shapiro
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Carl Herring’s grandfather served in World War II, and the Oglethorpe County resident — who is also part of the Sons of the American Legion — wants to continue being part of the veteran community because it’s part of his history, too.
(LINDA HELMLY/PHOTO SUBMISSION) This is Grandma Lee (Parolee Crowe Arnold) (right) and little Linda Helmly (left) in 1963. They are smiling for a photo outside Helmly's childhood home.

(LINDA HELMLY/PHOTO SUBMISSION) This is Grandma Lee (Parolee Crowe Arnold) (right) and little Linda Helmly (left) in 1963. They are smiling for a photo outside Helmly's childhood home.

Helmly makes sure Maxeys isn’t lost to history

Destiny Hartwell
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Everything started with a “what if” for Linda Helmly in 2007: What would happen if she told the rich stories of Maxeys she had heard growing up?
(RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Cast members Wyatt Herndon (Porter Milgrim) and Dave Bloyer (Sidney Bruhl) practice a scene for Arts!Oglethorpe’s production of "Deathtrap” this month.

(RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Cast members Wyatt Herndon (Porter Milgrim) and Dave Bloyer (Sidney Bruhl) practice a scene for Arts!Oglethorpe’s production of "Deathtrap” this month.

Arts!Oglethorpe hits stage with ‘Deathtrap’

Ramon Elortondo
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Arts!Oglethorpe has been rehearsing three times a week since early January for its first show of the season, which director Bly Hartley describes as one “everyone can enjoy.” Ira Levin’s comedy/mystery/thriller “Deathtrap” will be performed Feb. 23-26 at the historic Crawford School.
Maddie Daniel/The Oglethorpe Echo

Maddie Daniel/The Oglethorpe Echo

During COVID-19, churches turned to web

Maddie Daniel
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Georgia almost three years ago, routine parts of life suddenly became dangerous. Businesses, schools and churches all pivoted to online operations.
(Photo/Alex Bavosa) According to Barnett, the two most popular orders are the chili cheese dog and the sauerkraut dog, both pictured here on Feb. 7, 2023.

(Photo/Alex Bavosa) According to Barnett, the two most popular orders are the chili cheese dog and the sauerkraut dog, both pictured here on Feb. 7, 2023.

Trava’s plans to reopen in March

Alex Bavosa
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Trava Barnett, owner and operator of Trava’s Dog Gone Good Cafe, will once again open the doors to her restaurant.    Barnett will reopen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13 with plans of being open on Mondays going forward.