Danny Morcom

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)

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.

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.

Pine Grove Road's street sign stands in Arnoldsville, Ga, on Aug. 21, 2025. The city council unanimously approved adding waterline upgrades to the road's proposed paving plan. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Pine Grove Road paving plan sparks debate in Arnoldsville

Mia Fishman

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Pine Grove Road in Arnoldsville may be paved, but it might also need waterline work. Arnoldsville council member Blake Arnold introduced a motion last Thursday to explore adding waterline upgrades and a new fire hydrant to the Pine Grove Road paving project.