October 7, 2026
Oglethorpe County baseball players warm up during a recent practice. The Patriots will look to their pitching to lead them through Region 8-A Division I play this season. (AVERY CAMERON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Local hunter Seth Robinson found success with his son, Harris, who took down his first buck on New Year’s Eve. It was one of 3,650 deer harvested in Oglethorpe County in the 2024-25 deer season.
The 12u flag football teams coached by Daniel Rotberg and Eric Pittard face off for the league title. Rotberg’s team won the championship with a 28-20 victory. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)
The Oglethorpe County girls wrestling team finished sixth at the Division 2 state duals in its first year as a team. Josh Austin expects the momentum gained from this season will continue to next year. (Submitted Photo)
Brooklyn Myers (with headgear) is congratulated by Tessa Cosby and other OCHS teammates after a victory to help the girls wrestling team advance to its first state dual championship. The Patriots are one of eight teams remaining in Division 2. (Submitted Photo)
The Oglethorpe County High School varsity boys basketball team is 1-12 overall and 1-5 in their region. Head Coach Carlos Strong says this year is a "building year" as he is focusing on the culture of the team. The team is huddled after practice on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to debrief their practice. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)
The 8u boys basketball team coached by Trae Lovin shows off the trophy after winning the championship on Jan. 18. The coaches include Dwight Howard, Shyanne Allgood and Lovin, and the team members are Tim Cheeseborough, Lane Allgood, Malachi Smith, John Kade Lovin, Max Mathews, Jordan Turner and Chase Turner. (Submitted photo)
Oglethorpe County co-athletic directors Michael Holland (left) and Brianna Dickens (right) will team up to coach the girls track and field team this spring. They replace Tim Stoudenmire, who retired from coaching last spring. (Lauren Hill/The Oglethorpe Echo)