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Searchers wade through the remaining water at the bottom of one of the quarries that was drained in the search for Jimmy Anglin's remains. (Photo/Caitlin Farmer)

Searchers wade through the remaining water at the bottom of one of the quarries that was drained in the search for Jimmy Anglin's remains. (Photo/Caitlin Farmer)

Only trash in drained quarries

Caitlin Farmer
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Law enforcement officials came up empty in their search for the remains of Jimmy Anglin in abandoned quarries on Rocky Drive this week.   They finished searching the quarries on Tuesday, completing two weeks of draining what was initially thought to be one quarry, but turned out to be two.
Trystyn Hovey, the STAR Student at OCHS, plans to continue working on her novel while she attends the University of West Georgia next year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Trystyn Hovey, the STAR Student at OCHS, plans to continue working on her novel while she attends the University of West Georgia next year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Writing novel keeps Hovey grounded

Sarah Evans
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Trystyn Hovey is working on a fantasy novel centering a main character who loses their soul in a world where the foundation of society is souls and magic.
Josh Hawkins, who held the title of director of finance, was approved as the new county administrator. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Josh Hawkins, who held the title of director of finance, was approved as the new county administrator. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Hawkins approved as county administrator

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, May 5, 2022
After months of discussion and deliberation, the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved the motion to appoint a county administrator and administrator ordinance.   Josh Hawkins, who was the county’s director of finance, will hold the title of county administrator.
Oglethorpe County elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller started getting involved by taking smaller jobs, such as volunteering and as a poll worker. “I’ve been in elections for a long time,” she said. (Photo/Kate Hoffman)

Oglethorpe County elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller started getting involved by taking smaller jobs, such as volunteering and as a poll worker. “I’ve been in elections for a long time,” she said. (Photo/Kate Hoffman)

Back to the polls

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller is the first person to greet you when you walk into the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections. Surrounded by stacks of paperwork, stamps and envelopes, Huff-Waller is preparing for the Georgia primary on May 24.
Marigolds planted in Pittard Park. (Photo/Lilly Kersh)

Marigolds planted in Pittard Park. (Photo/Lilly Kersh)

Marigold Festival to return after two-year break

Lilly Kersh
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Winterville Marigold Festival is back after two years of disruptions.   The event will include live indoor and outdoor music, food and art vendors, a parade and more for people of all ages on Saturday, May 14 at Pittard Park.

Fines will help pay for bathroom damage

Sarah Evans and Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Oglethorpe County School System officials brought charges against two individuals who defaced bathrooms at the middle school last semester.    Their fines will compensate for the costs of repairing the damage, which included broken soap and paper towel dispensers.
The front of the Titus Parish House in Lexington. Many people recently gathered to celebrate the 200th birthday party of the house, which is owned by Linda Parish. (Photo/Sabrina Laster)

The front of the Titus Parish House in Lexington. Many people recently gathered to celebrate the 200th birthday party of the house, which is owned by Linda Parish. (Photo/Sabrina Laster)

200-year-old Titus Parish House is a work in progress

Sabrina Laster
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Residents recently celebrated a unique birthday in Lexington: the 200th birthday of the Titus Parish House.    Linda Parish, the current owner, hosted the party on April 16 to show off the home’s antiques and celebrate the work her family has done on the historic residence.
Erin Bunch (left) and Kristina Turner wear their masks while they work at a vaccine clinic. (Submitted Photo)

Erin Bunch (left) and Kristina Turner wear their masks while they work at a vaccine clinic. (Submitted Photo)

Nurses help county through pandemic

Morgan Quinn
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Oglethorpe County has no active COVID-19 cases, which Debbie Furbish, chair of the Board of Health, said, is a “testament to all the medical professionals” throughout the county, but a few stand out.
(Graphic/Colt Yeargin)

(Graphic/Colt Yeargin)

Eligible children can receive four months of free diapers

Colt Yeargin
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Children in Oglethorpe County who are enrolled in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program will be able to receive four months or $400 worth of diapers for free.   Families need to fill out an online form to receive the diapers and up to four children can be listed on the form at hipaa.

News Roundup: Book sale at No. 3 Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library will hold a Satellite Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at No. 3 Railroad Street.    A variety of books, including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and paperbacks will be available. DVDs will also be on sale, some titles for $1.