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Lexington Mayor Evelyn Reece looks over architecture plans regarding highways running through at City Hall last month. Reece is approaching her first anniversary as mayor after winning the election last November.

Q&A: Reece reflects on first year leading Lexington

Olivia Suite

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Evelyn Reece began her term as Lexington's mayor in January. As she nears her first anniversary in office, Reece shares her plans to beautify the city, inspire town pride and expand record keeping.

Bedding, linens, seasonal decorations, kitchenware and home decor are among the donated items for sale at the Lexington Community Center. The Downtown Development Authority will use proceeds from the yard sale for heating and air conditioning and other improvements to the building. (Submitted Photo)

Lexington Community Center clears out items for a cause

Mollie Beth Johnson

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

About 4,500 square feet of the Lexington Community Center is filled with everything from Christmas decorations and camping gear to furniture, appliances and clothes. Now, the Lexington Downtown Development Authority is ready to clear it out.

The front side of the historic Beth Salem Presbyterian church sits on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Lexington, Georgia. The church received new federal grants in August totalling $25,000 to fund restoration of the Church’s structural, electrical and aesthetic issues. (Photo/Caroline Feagin)

Lexington puts $25,000 grant to work at Beth Salem

Caroline Feagin

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

New grants are giving Lexington a chance to preserve the history of Beth Salem building, ensuring it can serve as a communal space for weddings, concerts and Christmas celebrations.

Attendees view a presentation on the Oglethorpe County Comprehensive Plan Update during a public hearing in the Oglethorpe County Commissioners meeting room on Monday. The hearing was the second and final public hearing before the draft plan moved to the regional and state review process. (Photo/Mollie Beth Johnson)

Comprehensive plan helps county anticipate growth

Mollie Beth Johnson

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Oglethorpe County has one stoplight, but Emergency Management Agency director Douglas Spencer is already thinking about what happens when it has “two or three.”

Henry the Rooster was a common sight at the Golden Pantry in Lexington through the winter, even becoming the store’s unofficial mascot. He disappeared sometime last month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Henry finds roost, but then vanishes from Golden Pantry

Dakota Meeks

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Henry came to the Golden Pantry whenever he pleased. Sometimes he showed up in the early morning, and then disappeared in the afternoon. But he wasn’t like most regular customers. Henry was a rooster, who became part of the Lexington store’s daily routine and even its unofficial mascot.

Macie McDaniel received a certificate for being named Oglethorpe County High’s STAR student at a Rotary Club meeting in February 2024. She was honored with 2024 STAR teacher Eric Schmidt (from left), Christan McDaniel and Phillip McDaniel, her mom and dad. (JIM BASS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

McDaniel overcomes brain surgery on her way to UGA

Sean King

Friday, April 10, 2026

Trumpets and horns sound throughout the Oglethorpe County Middle School band room. Notes blend and provide a harmonious sound. For one student, though, it wasn’t pleasant. Macie McDaniel, a 2024 OCHS alum from Lexington, said she had migraines almost every day in band class.

Blazer's Hot Wings is located in Lexington at 640 Athens Road. The dine-in or drive-thru restaurant is known for its crispy wings and large menu. (Finley Millwood/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County Food Tour, Part II

Finley Millwood

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

From crispy wings to bold international flavors, this Oglethorpe County food tour highlights some of the county’s must-try spots.Starting with Blazer’s of Lexington, where crispy meets juicy hot wings.

Arnoldsville Mayor Danny Morcom (right), shown with council members Joel Kriner (middle) and Blake Arnold, would like to create plaques to recognize each of the city’s previous mayors. (Luis Vaquero/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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City Roundup: Crawford continues with water plant upgrades

Ansley Gavlak

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Crawford is continuing upgrades to its water plant while ensuring the system remains in compliance with the correct number of operators. Mayor Alan Erwin said a major focus has been making sure the equipment is functioning properly and maintained on a regular schedule.

Interior repairs are being made to downtown Lexington buildings. Rick Hawkins owns the buildings and currently listing via Facebook Marketplace. (Photo/Finley Millwood)

Hawkins’ buildings back on the market

Finley Millwood

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Repairs have been made to two of the four buildings owned by Rick Hawkins, and five of his buildings in Lexington are back on the market. The buildings at 110, 112, 114, 116 and 118 W. Main St. are listed for sale on Hawkins’ Facebook Marketplace, with descriptions of each building.

Alan Erwin is sworn in as the mayor of Crawford earlier this month. He took over Seavy O’Neal, who didn’t run for reelection last year. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County mayors prioritize clean cities for 2026

Ansley Gavlak

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

A clean city is the priority for Crawford Mayor Alan Erwin in 2026. “We just want to get our city back up to par, cleaned up, and well maintained to where people that live in the city of Crawford are proud of their surroundings, as well as myself,” he said.