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Phil Wilson, owner of Drop Tine Game Processing, said that he's been running two crews around the clock to keep up with a busy hunting season this year. (Photo/Sarah White)

Phil Wilson, owner of Drop Tine Game Processing, said that he's been running two crews around the clock to keep up with a busy hunting season this year. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Deer season booms across county

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Phil Wilson had perfect timing.   He took over Hick’s Processing on Nov. 4, reopening as Drop Tine Game Processing, and immediately began reaping the benefits of a largely successful deer season in Oglethorpe County and across the state.
Rhonda Luther reaches for a branch of one of her oldest blueberry plants on the Luthers' blueberry farm in the Bairdstown community. In the fall, the leaves of many of the blueberry plants turn bright red. (Photo/Sarah White)

Rhonda Luther reaches for a branch of one of her oldest blueberry plants on the Luthers' blueberry farm in the Bairdstown community. In the fall, the leaves of many of the blueberry plants turn bright red. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Luthers see blueberries take root in Oglethorpe

Alden Lisse
Thursday, December 2, 2021
On Jan. 24, 2007, Chris Luther planted his first blueberry plant. Little did he know that would be the first day of his new career as that plant grew into a booming blueberry business called Rhonda’s Blueberries.
(Submitted Photo)

(Submitted Photo)

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Two county residents killed in accidents

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Two Oglethorpe County men were killed in separate automobile accidents on U.S. Highway 78 last week, coroner Howard Sanders confirmed. Steve Justin Griffith Sr. died in a wreck at the intersection of 78 and Arnoldsville Road on Nov.

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BOC to discuss new administrator position for county

Maddie Brechtel
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The county administrator position is one of the key topics at the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Dec. 6.   Josh Hawkins, the current director of compliance and finance, is a candidate for the position.
Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

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Oglethorpe County rentals growing in popularity

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Jim Cabaniss’ 7,200-square-foot home in Stephens is so popular it's booked from next May through August.   “I am drawing out-of-state people, nobody from Georgia,” he said.

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District looks at new K-5 building idea

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
A new K-5 school might be coming to Oglethorpe County.   School Superintendent Beverley Levine met with teachers from both the elementary and primary schools last Friday to discuss plans to develop and build a new kindergarten through fifth grade school behind the current elementary school.

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Grant could bring broadband to county

Maddie Brechtel
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The Oglethorpe County Economic Development Authority recently applied for $20 million in federal funds to build out broadband. The authority partnered with Kinetic by Windstream, which is the primary provider of telephone service in the county.
Oglethorpe County Emergency Medical Services plans to return to the Target in Athens for two more days of Fill the Ambulance on Nov. 26 and 27. The donations help support children in foster care. (Photo/Julianna Russ)

Oglethorpe County Emergency Medical Services plans to return to the Target in Athens for two more days of Fill the Ambulance on Nov. 26 and 27. The donations help support children in foster care. (Photo/Julianna Russ)

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EMS hosts Fill the Ambulance donation drive

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Helping children in foster care is especially close to the heart of Ryan Hollingsworth, a paramedic with Oglethorpe County Emergency Medical Services. He adopted his own children through Nightlight Foster Care, which motivated him to start a donation drive.

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OCHS takes steps to ensure that U.S. flag is flying

News Staff
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Oglethorpe County High School is making changes to make sure the American flag is properly displayed on its property.   Oglethorpe County resident Mike Crawford noticed the flag had not been raised during the school day on several occasions. So he contacted the district and other officials.