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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

View sample ballots for the upcoming election

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Georgia primary is coming up on May 24. Republican Board of Commission candidates Darius Tompkins and Howard Sanders (District 1) and Debbie Furbish (District 3) are challenging incumbents Phil Sanders (District 1) and David Clark (District 3).
Signs on the door of Trava’s Dog Gone Good Cafe states that it’s closed. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Signs on the door of Trava’s Dog Gone Good Cafe states that it’s closed. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

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News roundup: Trava’s restaurant closed for the summer

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Trava’s Dog Gone Good Cafe’s location at 777 Athens Road is closed for the summer and will operate out of its food truck, according to its Facebook page.   There’s also a sign on the door of the restaurant stating that the restaurant is temporarily closed. The Facebook post was made on April 22.
The hammerhead worm is stretched out next to a ruler for size comparison in centimeters (about 7.5 inches). The invasive species has been described as “snake like,” growing up to 12 inches. (Pierre Gros/Wikimedia Commons)

The hammerhead worm is stretched out next to a ruler for size comparison in centimeters (about 7.5 inches). The invasive species has been described as “snake like,” growing up to 12 inches. (Pierre Gros/Wikimedia Commons)

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Unusual worms rear ugly heads this spring

Aly Hertzog
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
“I thought it was a type of snake!” Colbert’s Kelly Boltz Langendorfer said about the slimy, long creepy crawly residing in her barn. But the strange creature, although similar in appearance, wasn’t a snake at all — it was a worm.
Students enjoy a dance party in pre-K classes taught by Oglethorpe County Primary School’s Andrea Ash and Kelli Kitchen. The students include (on bench, from left): Bennett Owens, Valeria Teran-Jaramillo, Ellie Casper, Laila Bostic and Evan Withers; (front) Kaylee Westmoreland and Caroline Parham. (Submitted Photo)

Students enjoy a dance party in pre-K classes taught by Oglethorpe County Primary School’s Andrea Ash and Kelli Kitchen. The students include (on bench, from left): Bennett Owens, Valeria Teran-Jaramillo, Ellie Casper, Laila Bostic and Evan Withers; (front) Kaylee Westmoreland and Caroline Parham. (Submitted Photo)

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Pre-K is key part of process at OCPS, OCA

Yana Obiekwe
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Oglethorpe County teachers say they’ve seen significant improvements in students who have completed the county’s pre-K program.