Colbert

Jenny Liedberg with her horses Apache (left) and Ranger at Agape Farm on Sept. 25 in Colbert. Liedberg has been training youth to ride horses at Agape Farm since 2001. (Matthew Herren/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Agape Farm provides ministry through horseback for 25 years

Matthew Herren

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Jenny Liedberg said her first word was “horse,” so it’s no surprise she ended up as a trainer at Agape Farm. Her family describes her role there as more of a calling than a job.

Residents reported concerns about the smell from soil amendments near the intersection of Crawford-Smithonia and Suddeth roads in December. The odor has plagued the county for years. (Dakota Meeks/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Sludge still smelly issue for residents

Dakota Meeks

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Living in the country means experiencing all sorts of smells. But last December, Lisa Stacy noticed an odor unlike any other. It permeated her nose and clothes. “Initially, I really thought a deer got hit by a car,” Stacy said.

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.