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Oglethorpe County School System Superintendent Beverley Levine turns Alexander Neesmith’s tassel at the Oglethorpe County High School graduation ceremony last Saturday. Neesmith, who wore a red stole to honor the U.S. Marines, was one of 133 graduates in the OCHS Class of 2022. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

Oglethorpe County School System Superintendent Beverley Levine turns Alexander Neesmith’s tassel at the Oglethorpe County High School graduation ceremony last Saturday. Neesmith, who wore a red stole to honor the U.S. Marines, was one of 133 graduates in the OCHS Class of 2022. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

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Photo Gallery: OCHS Graduation

Sarah Evans
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Dillon Lewis places chopped pecans on his chocolate pecan delight cupcakes. The Lewis family is proud of where D-Lo’s stands and doesn’t feel pressure to grow the business. (Submitted Photo)

Dillon Lewis places chopped pecans on his chocolate pecan delight cupcakes. The Lewis family is proud of where D-Lo’s stands and doesn’t feel pressure to grow the business. (Submitted Photo)

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D-Lo’s Delights spreads joy, one cupcake at a time

Morgan Quinn
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The story behind D-Lo’s Delights is one of resilience, faith and a lot of buttercream.   Dillon Lewis and Johnny Mathews sell about 100 cupcakes a week out of Crossroads Odds and Ends in Arnoldsville and another store in Madison, Lewis’ hometown.
(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.