Oglethorpe County commission

Oglethorpe opposes facility in Franklin

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Oglethorpe County plans to support Franklin County in its battle against a possible Pilgrim’s Pride chicken rendering plant on state Route 145 near the Broad River in Franklin Springs. Commission chair Jay Paul said he’s sent a resolution to county attorney Chip Ferguson.
Sarah Collins, who lives on Harris Drive, stressed the poor condition of Harris Drive, which includes paving in need of repair and overgrown trees and brush, which need to be trimmed. (SARAH COLLINS/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Sarah Collins, who lives on Harris Drive, stressed the poor condition of Harris Drive, which includes paving in need of repair and overgrown trees and brush, which need to be trimmed. (SARAH COLLINS/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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BOC approves school zone speed limit changes on Highway 22

Garrett Kicklighter
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved speed limit changes on Highway 22 as a part of the On System List of Roadways at Monday’s meeting.

Camera, laser system ready for school zones

Avni Trivedi
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Cameras and laser speed detectors have been installed in Oglethorpe County’s school zones and should be ready to help enforce the speed by the start of the next school year, Sheriff David Gabriel said.
Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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Early voting slow for general primary

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Early voting turnout in Oglethorpe County has been slow compared to previous years.   There had been 833 in-person votes submitted and 144 absentee ballots returned and accepted through May 16, which is a turnout of around 8%.
Hattie Collins has worked for the county for 14 years and is often the first person folks see when they come to the commission’s office. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Hattie Collins has worked for the county for 14 years and is often the first person folks see when they come to the commission’s office. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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Collins, Waldroup add planning, zoning duties

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Hattie Collins and Scottie Waldroup have assumed planning and zoning responsibilities since Ashley Peterson left the department in February.   “(They) have done a fantastic job satisfying those duties,” Oglethorpe County Commission Chair Jay Paul said in an email.
Josh Hawkins, who held the title of director of finance, was approved as the new county administrator. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Josh Hawkins, who held the title of director of finance, was approved as the new county administrator. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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Hawkins approved as county administrator

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, May 5, 2022
After months of discussion and deliberation, the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved the motion to appoint a county administrator and administrator ordinance.   Josh Hawkins, who was the county’s director of finance, will hold the title of county administrator.

Here's how to contact your elected officials

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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.

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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.