Colbert

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)

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)

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.