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(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

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County mirrors state in primary

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Oglethorpe County correlated with the rest of the state — for the most part — during last week’s general primary.    This was especially true in the Republican primaries for governor and U.S. Senate, where Gov. Brian Kemp and former UGA football star Herschel Walker easily won.

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Maxeys hires new water meter reader

Wade Cheek and Caitlin Farmer
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Maxeys city council discussed the new hire for a city water meter reader, the fourth annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K, construction on Poplar Creek Road and more at its meeting on May 10.    Council members discussed plans for the fourth annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K, which was held last Saturday.

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School system considers next steps

Sarah Evans
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Oglethorpe County School System officials discussed plans for improvement during their annual strategic planning meeting on Wednesday morning.
Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Incumbents successful in county primary election

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Representation for Districts 3 and 5 in Oglethorpe County will not see changes — both for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education. However, there will be a runoff between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders to decide the District 1 Commissioner race.
The Oglethorpe County Veterans Memorial stands outside of the Oglethorpe County Courthouse in Lexington, Georgia. Installed in 2017, it features the names of Oglethorpe County residents who served in the U.S. military. (Photo/Jack Casey)

The Oglethorpe County Veterans Memorial stands outside of the Oglethorpe County Courthouse in Lexington, Georgia. Installed in 2017, it features the names of Oglethorpe County residents who served in the U.S. military. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Were Lost

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Two hundred yards off Highway 77 South, between Stephens and Maxey, stands the white, clapboard Central Methodist Church.    Above an “organized in 1820” granite sign are triple-arched, stained-glass windows of the now-dormant house of worship.
Austin Jenkins, the branch manager of the Oglethorpe County Library, has planned multiple summer events, including live performers, “book tasting” and weekly story times. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

Austin Jenkins, the branch manager of the Oglethorpe County Library, has planned multiple summer events, including live performers, “book tasting” and weekly story times. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

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Library manager serves up 'possibilities' throughout summer

Sarah Evans
Thursday, May 26, 2022
For Austin Jenkins, managing the Oglethorpe County Library means implementing programs to benefit the whole community, but he has been especially focused on outreach to students and others disconnected by the pandemic.
Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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Early voting slow for general primary

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Early voting turnout in Oglethorpe County has been slow compared to previous years.   There had been 833 in-person votes submitted and 144 absentee ballots returned and accepted through May 16, which is a turnout of around 8%.
A group of seniors received the OCHS Patriot Academic award at the 2022 Honors Night on Tuesday at the OCHS auditorium. (Photo/Jack Casey)

A group of seniors received the OCHS Patriot Academic award at the 2022 Honors Night on Tuesday at the OCHS auditorium. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Palmer selected OCHS valedictorian on Honors Night

Sarah Evans
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Elizabeth Palmer was named valedictorian of Oglethorpe County High School’s graduating class at 2022 Senior Honors Night on Tuesday in the school auditorium.   “It’s been four years of good times,” Palmer said. Her cumulative GPA is 100.3.