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Primary school principal plans to retire soon

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Oglethorpe County Primary School will soon have a new principal.   Pam Shields will return as principal of OCPS after holiday break, but will retire shortly after that, Oglethorpe County School Board chair Becky Soto said.    An official retirement date hasn’t been determined.    “Mrs.
Cherokee Corner is marked by signs showing the direction of the curve. (Photo/Sarah White)

Cherokee Corner is marked by signs showing the direction of the curve. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Wrecks always issue at Cherokee Corner

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Don't have time to read? Listen here instead.   Mary Nouri is used to hearing about traffic accidents along Cherokee Corner.    She grew up in a house near the infamous curve on U.S. Highway 78, just inside Oglethorpe County’s boundary with Athens-Clarke County.
Oglethorpe County Emergency Services' new Quick Response Vehicle (QRV), which is equipped like an ambulance but doesn't transport people, has already proven it's worth, agency leaders say. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County Emergency Services' new Quick Response Vehicle (QRV), which is equipped like an ambulance but doesn't transport people, has already proven it's worth, agency leaders say. (Submitted Photo)

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New quick response vehicle meets needs

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Oglethorpe County Emergency Services has been one of the heaviest users of mutual aid resources in the region the past decade. However, the recent purchase of a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) is already changing that need.

Here's how to contact your elected officials

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The core of The Oglethorpe Echo’s mission is to keep you informed. That’s what we’ve done for 148 years. Whether you live in Arnoldsville, Maxeys, Crawford, Lexington or in the outskirts of our large rural county, you need to know how to contact your local, state and federal elected officials.

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Goodness Grows in search for new owner

Alden Lisse
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Goodness Grows closes before Christmas every year and remains closed to retail customers, except by appointment, until March.    Rick Berry, the co-founder and owner of Goodness Grows, died last month and left the Lexington nursery to Kurt Wolfe, who is looking to sell it before next spring.
Naomi McPeake, Cam McPeake and Laura Spearing lead their festive entry into the goat decorating contest at the Oglethorpe County Christmas Classic at the Ag Education Center earlier this month. (Submitted Photo)

Naomi McPeake, Cam McPeake and Laura Spearing lead their festive entry into the goat decorating contest at the Oglethorpe County Christmas Classic at the Ag Education Center earlier this month. (Submitted Photo)

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Entries up at Christmas goat show

Oglethorpe County Extension
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Contestants showed 132 breeding does (female goats) and 36 entries in the new dairy goat division at the second Oglethorpe County Christmas Classic at the Ag Education Center on Dec. 11-12.   The number of entries increased from 104 in 2020.
Danny Sanders, owner of Oglethorpe County Feed and Hardware Supply, said holiday sales have been up this year. (Photo/Sarah White)

Danny Sanders, owner of Oglethorpe County Feed and Hardware Supply, said holiday sales have been up this year. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Local businesses maintain, see growth in holiday shopping

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Some Oglethorpe County businesses are cashing in on the rise in U.S. holiday spending this year.   Oglethorpe County Feed and Hardware Supply owner Danny Sanders says business has increased this holiday season, both in foot traffic and in sales.
Todd Pulliam retired from his career in law enforcement to open Pulliam Tree Service, which expanded into wood production just before COVID-19 hit in 2020. (Submitted Photo)

Todd Pulliam retired from his career in law enforcement to open Pulliam Tree Service, which expanded into wood production just before COVID-19 hit in 2020. (Submitted Photo)

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Pulliam a natural for the tree, wood buisness

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, December 23, 2021
As a teenager, Todd Pulliam helped his grandfather take down oak trees for neighbors and locals and turn them into firewood for their wood stoves. It was from this time he spent with his grandfather that he found his passion and inspiration to start a tree service business.