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Alan Johnson, pictured, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in the Smithonia community for almost 30 years. When the new rumble strips were installed, he bought a decibel meter to measure the noise. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Alan Johnson, pictured, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in the Smithonia community for almost 30 years. When the new rumble strips were installed, he bought a decibel meter to measure the noise. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Rumble strips live up to their name

Wade Cheek
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Read more: Mistake leads to more rumble strip issues   Residents who live on and near Beaverdam Road have voiced their complaints to the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners due to rumble strips causing loud and disruptive noise at the intersection of Beaverdam and Crawford Smithonia Road.

Q&A: Sanders: Ready for new job

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Howard Sanders won the District 1 runoff for the Oglethorpe County Commission last week. The 63-year-old poultry farmer and former county coroner has lived in Oglethorpe County most of his life and now resides in the Salem community. He’s married with four children and 10 grandchildren.
Howard Sanders (Submitted Photo)

Howard Sanders (Submitted Photo)

Recount confirms District 1 outcome

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
A recount of the votes cast in the Oglethorpe County Commission District 1 runoff confirmed that Howard Sanders defeated Phil Sanders 140-133 for the seat.   The recount, which was called by the Board of Elections, occurred on June 22, the morning after the election.
(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

Narrowest of margins

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 23, 2022
UPDATE: Recount confirms District 1 outcome   Howard Sanders defeated incumbent and cousin Phil Sanders for the District 1 Board of Commissioners seat by only seven votes (140-133) in the runoff on Tuesday.    After only receiving 31.
(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

County property taxes on the rise

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Property values increased 20% for the average Oglethorpe County household this year, said Deputy Chief Appraiser Kim Knudsen of the Tax Assessor’s Office.
The Oglethorpe County Library and its board of trustees are looking for ways to replace the fluorescent lights in and around the building. (Photo/Jack Casey)

The Oglethorpe County Library and its board of trustees are looking for ways to replace the fluorescent lights in and around the building. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Library looks for ways to upgrade to LED lights

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Library Board of Trustees is exploring options to replace the facility’s outdated fluorescent lighting.
Mike Collins, who is in a runoff with Vernon Jones for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives seat, made a campaign stop at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Mike Collins, who is in a runoff with Vernon Jones for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives seat, made a campaign stop at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Sanders cousins prepared for runoff

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The Oglethorpe County District 1 Board of Commissioners runoff will be decided between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders during the runoff election on Tuesday, June 21.   The cousins feel confident about their campaigns and have been competitive while remaining friendly relatives.
Residents can vote early for the runoff, starting at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections, which is at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Residents can vote early for the runoff, starting at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections, which is at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington. (Photo/Jack Casey)

News Roundup: Early voting to begin Monday

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Early voting for the general primary runoff for the county commission District 1 seat between incumbent Phil Sanders and challenger Howard Sanders will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13 at the Board of Elections office.   Early voting will continue through Friday, June 17.
Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Incumbents successful in county primary election

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Representation for Districts 3 and 5 in Oglethorpe County will not see changes — both for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education. However, there will be a runoff between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders to decide the District 1 Commissioner race.