Lexington
VIDEO: Lexington company helps old trees find ‘new life’ as guitars
Jason Booth, the owner of Deadwood Guitar Co. in Lexington, made his first guitar 18 years ago. With a background in interior trim work, he didn’t see why he couldn’t step into the world of guitar…
Owner Jason Booth works on a guitar for a customer. Booth says it takes around 30 hours to build a guitar from start to finish. (Photo/Colt Yeargin)
From dead wood to Deadwood
Colt Yeargin
Jason Booth didn't see why he couldn’t step foot into the world of guitar making.
He had a background in interior trim work, so in 2004, Booth decided to build his first guitar.
The rest is history.
“It was something I was interested in, and then it became a passion.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The front of the Titus Parish House in Lexington. Many people recently gathered to celebrate the 200th birthday party of the house, which is owned by Linda Parish. (Photo/Sabrina Laster)
200-year-old Titus Parish House is a work in progress
Sabrina Laster
Residents recently celebrated a unique birthday in Lexington: the 200th birthday of the Titus Parish House.
Linda Parish, the current owner, hosted the party on April 16 to show off the home’s antiques and celebrate the work her family has done on the historic residence.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Here's how to contact your elected officials
News Staff
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.
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at 115 Upson Court in Lexington on Sunday. A deputy pulled Jeffrey Shellnut and his dog from the fire. (Submitted Photo)
Deputies rescue man from Lexington house fire
Julianna Duennes Russ
A man and his dog were rescued from a burning home by Oglethorpe County deputies and transported for medical treatment on Dec. 5.
About 2:37 p.m., Sgt. Andrew Brooks arrived at 115 Upson Court in Lexington. He learned Jeffrey Shellnut, who uses a wheelchair, was in the burning home.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Rick Berry was a fixture in Oglethorpe County since starting Goodness Grows nursery in Crawford in 1977. Berry, who also was the mayor of Lexington from 2020-21, died from pancreatic cancer last week. (Submitted Photo)
Berry's life leaves large, lasting legacy
Julianna Duennes Russ
From cultivating a widespread love of horticulture to providing flowers for events both large and small, Rick Berry made an impact far beyond Oglethorpe County while also serving as a community leader.
The beloved Lexington business owner and former mayor died Friday of pancreatic cancer.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
City Council discusses funds for highway, public transportation
Maddie Brechtel
The Lexington City Council briefly discussed funds from the American Rescue Plan Act at its meeting on Nov. 11.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Richard Lewis Barry (Submitted Photo)
In Memory: Loss of Rick Berry profound for county
Oglethorpe County and the horticulture world suffered a great loss with the passing of Richard Lewis Berry on Nov. 12. Rick and his partner, Marc Richardson, founded Goodness Grows, a small landscape business in Crawford in 1977.
Lexington City Hall is pictured on Oct. 29, 2021. City officials are asking residents to share their ideas about the addition or other aspects of the design. (Photo/Sarah White)
Lexington officials ask for feedback on new city hall design
Maddie Brechtel
Lexington officials are seeking input from residents for a planned city hall addition.
Thursday, November 4, 2021