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A new radio tower was built to boost radio reception with first responders in the Glade community. The land was donated by the Glade Volunteer Fire Department. (Photo/Neva Drane)

A new radio tower was built to boost radio reception with first responders in the Glade community. The land was donated by the Glade Volunteer Fire Department. (Photo/Neva Drane)

New radio tower in Glade should boost fire, police communication

Neva Drane
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A new radio tower in the Glade community has been constructed and is projected to be operational early next year.  The tower, which was approved by the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners in July, is intended to boost the signal for fire and emergency services in that area of Oglethorpe County.
Linda Moore (left) is the chairperson of Lexington’s Downtown Development Authority and Linda Parish, is chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. The DDA has two open spots and the HPC has one open spot. (Submitted Photo)

Linda Moore (left) is the chairperson of Lexington’s Downtown Development Authority and Linda Parish, is chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. The DDA has two open spots and the HPC has one open spot. (Submitted Photo)

Lexington needs DDA, commission spots filled

Grace Burnett
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Organizations in Lexington say they need more residents to serve. Two spots need to be filled on Lexington’s Downtown Development Authority and one spot is open on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission.
Corie and Josh Robinson have been married 13 years and have three children. She is the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center and he’s the EMS director in Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Gabrielle Gruszynski)

Corie and Josh Robinson have been married 13 years and have three children. She is the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center and he’s the EMS director in Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Gabrielle Gruszynski)

Meet the Robinsons: Josh, Corie balance family, public service

Gabrielle Gruszynski
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Josh and Corie Robinson’s 13-year marriage began in an unlikely place.  “We met at an assisted living facility,” said Corie Robinson, director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center. “I was working (there), and it’s (where) his grandfather lived.
Shoppers look over several of the 100 baskets that were available at the fifth annual Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale on Saturday at No. 3 Railroad St. “We get people coming from all over the county to buy the gift baskets and various things,” said Jean Westmacott, the secretary of the Friends of the Oglethorpe Library. (Submitted Photo)

Shoppers look over several of the 100 baskets that were available at the fifth annual Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale on Saturday at No. 3 Railroad St. “We get people coming from all over the county to buy the gift baskets and various things,” said Jean Westmacott, the secretary of the Friends of the Oglethorpe Library. (Submitted Photo)

Christmas Bazaar raises nearly $3,000 to help support library

Neva Drane
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The fifth annual Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale raised nearly $3,000 to support the Oglethorpe County Library and its programs and resources.
Oglethorpe County Assistant Superintendent Kanya Cornish said the school system is constantly reviewing trends — called “data digs” — to improve curriculum and test scores. Enrollment in AP classes has also increased. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Oglethorpe County Assistant Superintendent Kanya Cornish said the school system is constantly reviewing trends — called “data digs” — to improve curriculum and test scores. Enrollment in AP classes has also increased. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Teachers, students find what works as schools boost their curriculum

Drew Bearden and Ella Jones
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Oglethorpe County teachers say the clearest progress in student learning this year hasn’t come from a single test score, but from the way the classrooms have changed.
Lizzie Wadsworth sits in the cockpit of a 1967 Piper Cherokee at Athens-Ben Epps Airport last week. The Oglethorpe County High School grad, who is a junior at UGA and vice president of the UGA Aviation Club, hopes to become a commercial airline pilot. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Lizzie Wadsworth sits in the cockpit of a 1967 Piper Cherokee at Athens-Ben Epps Airport last week. The Oglethorpe County High School grad, who is a junior at UGA and vice president of the UGA Aviation Club, hopes to become a commercial airline pilot. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Wadsworth finds her wings

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Lizzie Wadsworth became hooked on the thrill of flying when she was just 12. Her father, Robert, a pilot, helped her lift the plane from the runway and into the clouds. Sporting a pair of rainbow leopard print sunglasses and balancing on her dad’s knee, she fell in love with the sky.
Thomas Dickerson (left) and his dad, Joe Ed Dickerson, pose in front of the 1967 Chevrolet C-10 at the Thomas Performance Engineering shop in Lexington last week. Thomas plans to open the shop in early 2026. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Thomas Dickerson (left) and his dad, Joe Ed Dickerson, pose in front of the 1967 Chevrolet C-10 at the Thomas Performance Engineering shop in Lexington last week. Thomas plans to open the shop in early 2026. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Dickerson’s rebuilt truck shines at show

Neva Drane
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Thomas Dickerson wasn’t raised in the automotive industry, though he always had an interest in building, whether it was with Lego bricks or his grandfather’s Lionel trains. It wasn’t long before he discovered his passion for automobiles.
Members of the Red Hat Society meet at restaurants or in members’ homes, such as this Christmas gathering. The only requirements: members must be at least 50 years old and wear purple clothing and red hats. (Submitted Photo)

Members of the Red Hat Society meet at restaurants or in members’ homes, such as this Christmas gathering. The only requirements: members must be at least 50 years old and wear purple clothing and red hats. (Submitted Photo)

Red Hat Society helps bring women together

Maura Rutledge
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Scarlet hats and purple clothing aren’t a traditional combination, but they’re the signature look of the Red Hat ladies of Lexington. Despite their regal appearance, they said they “just like to have fun.”  “The Red Hats are just a fun group of ladies. We don't have a set program.
Catherine Bowen Drewry, founder and co-chair of Community Christmas, accepts a donation from Jason Robertson in The Commercial Bank on Monday. Robertson works at Johnson & Johnson, which donates $5,000 annually to Community Christmas through its outreach program. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Catherine Bowen Drewry, founder and co-chair of Community Christmas, accepts a donation from Jason Robertson in The Commercial Bank on Monday. Robertson works at Johnson & Johnson, which donates $5,000 annually to Community Christmas through its outreach program. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Holiday tradition: Community Christmas continues to assist local children, families

Katherine Davis
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Community Christmas is continuing its nearly 30-year tradition of providing hundreds of local children with gifts under the tree and helping families cover essential bills. In order to do this, donations are needed.