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Shoppers look over several of the 100 baskets that were available at the fifth annual Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale on Saturday at No. 3 Railroad St. “We get people coming from all over the county to buy the gift baskets and various things,” said Jean Westmacott, the secretary of the Friends of the Oglethorpe Library. (Submitted Photo)

Christmas Bazaar raises nearly $3,000 to help support library

Neva Drane

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The fifth annual Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale raised nearly $3,000 to support the Oglethorpe County Library and its programs and resources.

Patty Boyd holds her two new books up for a photo on Sept. 11, 2025 at her home in Colbert. Boyd published "Life, Love & the Laundry" in May and "Twinkle and Sparkle - The Backyard Adventure: Fairy Fun" in July. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

New author inspired by faith, family and fairies

Susanna Johnson

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

At 70 years old, Patty Boyd has ventured into new territory — as a writer. Boyd, who lives in Colbert with her husband, Mike, said she has devoted her life to faith, family and a career in accounting and printing. But in 2025, she’s published two books.