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Brightwell offers full ride for town’s students

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, January 6, 2022
  All is bright for Maxeys residents who live within a 1-mile radius of a marker in the middle of town, marking A.T. Brightwell’s former home.    For more than 60 years, the giving spirit of both Brightwell and his son Guy Brightwell have lived on through the A.T.
Rodriguez-Feo founded the pharmacy in 1980, and it currently provides COVID-19 vaccinations. (Photo/Julianna Russ)

Rodriguez-Feo founded the pharmacy in 1980, and it currently provides COVID-19 vaccinations. (Photo/Julianna Russ)

COVID-19 booster shot rollout begins

Julianna Duennes Russ
Monday, January 3, 2022
Thursday morning is the most hectic day of the week at Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy. Customers start trickling in to receive their scheduled COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot, and the staff prepare to tackle the long day ahead.
Oglethorpe Small business index score graph

Oglethorpe Small business index score graph

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County No. 1 for small business

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
  ATLANTA — Oglethorpe County has the strongest small business presence in Georgia, according to a new study.
Former Maxeys mayor William Winkle died from a medical episode and the Maxeys Country Store was destroyed by fire in January. (Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Former Maxeys mayor William Winkle died from a medical episode and the Maxeys Country Store was destroyed by fire in January. (Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Biggest stories of 2021

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, December 30, 2021
COVID-19 continues The pandemic continued in 2021. Early in the year, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) set up a website displaying data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, sortable by county.
Evelyn Reece touches the interior of a stained glass window in the former Lexington Presbyterian Church earlier this month. The windows were recently restored with the help of funds received from a grant written by Reece. (Photo/Sarah White)

Evelyn Reece touches the interior of a stained glass window in the former Lexington Presbyterian Church earlier this month. The windows were recently restored with the help of funds received from a grant written by Reece. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Grant helps kick-start restoration

Sarah White
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Evelyn Reece and the Historic Preservation Commission knew restorations were needed for the old Lexington Presbyterian Church when it closed in 2015 and the building was acquired by the city.   “The windows were an emergency situation,” she said.
Austin Gabriel, a 2018 Oglethorpe County High School grad, and his Ranger challenge team, will represent the University of North Georgia at the Sandhurst Military Skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy in April. (Submitted Photo)

Austin Gabriel, a 2018 Oglethorpe County High School grad, and his Ranger challenge team, will represent the University of North Georgia at the Sandhurst Military Skills competition at the U.S. Military Academy in April. (Submitted Photo)

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OCHS grad Gabriel up for Ranger challenge

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 30, 2021
At 0600, when many college students are still sleeping, Austin Gabriel is up and ready for his first round of physical training.
Kevin "Chappy" Hynes places a wreath on the grave of a veteran during the National Wreaths Across America Day at Winterville Cemetery. (Submitted Photo/Sharon Doherty)

Kevin "Chappy" Hynes places a wreath on the grave of a veteran during the National Wreaths Across America Day at Winterville Cemetery. (Submitted Photo/Sharon Doherty)

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Winterville group honors veterans with wreaths event

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Volunteers, including many children, placed wreaths on the graves of veterans during the National Wreaths Across America Day at Winterville Cemetery on Dec. 18.   Denise Van Wicklen organized the Winterville ceremony that included opening remarks and moderation of the ceremony by C/Capt.