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Janet Hill (from left), JF Hansford and Morgan Robinson are members of the Oglethorpe County Zoning Board, which meets on the third Thursday of each month. (Caitlin Downing/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Janet Hill (from left), JF Hansford and Morgan Robinson are members of the Oglethorpe County Zoning Board, which meets on the third Thursday of each month. (Caitlin Downing/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Editorial: Your voice is important

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Besides voting, one of the best things a resident can do is to pay attention to what’s going on in national, state and local government. Awareness and knowledge are essential, especially in local issues. Few, if any of us, can keep up with what’s going on in Washington, D.C.

Editorial: Our thoughts and thumbs

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
 Patriot spirit aboundsThe Oglethorpe County Patriots football team (2-2) is getting a rest before taking on Elbert County in the Granite Bowl next week. While last Friday night’s score wasn’t a smiles-maker, the homecoming court was.

Editorial: The Echo: Keeping you informed since 1874

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Hello, Oglethorpe County. If you aren’t a regular reader of The Oglethorpe Echo, you might be wondering why this edition appeared in your mailbox. We mailed this special OCHS graduation edition to every customer of the post offices in Lexington, Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys, Stephens and Rayle.