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A school speed zone sign designates the start of the school zone on Comer Road, near the elementary and middle schools. HB 225, introduced this year, would ban cameras in school zones. (Photo/Frankie Hennessy)

A school speed zone sign designates the start of the school zone on Comer Road, near the elementary and middle schools. HB 225, introduced this year, would ban cameras in school zones. (Photo/Frankie Hennessy)

Bill would ban school zone cameras

Frankie Hennessy
Thursday, February 27, 2025
After his constituents began to complain about school zone traffic cameras, like those at the schools in Oglethorpe County, State Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon) said he had to do something.
A skunk tested positive for rabies In Oglethorpe County on Feb. 3. According to a study done by the American Veterinary Association in 2021, there were a total of 161 animals that tested positive for rabies in 2021 in the state of Georgia, and 145 of them were wildlife.

A skunk tested positive for rabies In Oglethorpe County on Feb. 3. According to a study done by the American Veterinary Association in 2021, there were a total of 161 animals that tested positive for rabies in 2021 in the state of Georgia, and 145 of them were wildlife.

Understanding rabies risks: What to know following positive rabies test in Crawford

Jesse Wood
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A skunk tested positive for rabies in Crawford on Feb. 3, and game warden Phillip Nelson said it has everything to do with the species’ mating season. “Skunks mate normally in February, so they’re more active,” Nelson said. “They’re out more in the daylight.
The 2023-2024 teachers of the year (from left): Shonda Cronic, OCPS kindergarten; Lindsay Gregory, OCES gifted third-fifth grade teacher; Janet High, OCMS English teacher; Lee Jones, OCHS band director.

The 2023-2024 teachers of the year (from left): Shonda Cronic, OCPS kindergarten; Lindsay Gregory, OCES gifted third-fifth grade teacher; Janet High, OCMS English teacher; Lee Jones, OCHS band director.

Teachers of the year inspired by students, community

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Oglethorpe County School System teachers of the year were honored by the Board of Education at its meeting last week. The teachers shared their motivation and inspiration with The Oglethorpe Echo. Comments have been edited for length and clarity.
ohn Lutz’s art room was turned into a crime scene for Rock Your School day. The class used their art skills to color suspects and use confidential files to identify the criminal. (Photo/Caleb Baldwin)

ohn Lutz’s art room was turned into a crime scene for Rock Your School day. The class used their art skills to color suspects and use confidential files to identify the criminal. (Photo/Caleb Baldwin)

Rock Your School Day

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Oglethorpe County Primary and Elementary Schools hosted an event called Rock Your School Day last Friday. The purpose was to creatively make school unique for the day with themes and experiences, while still educating the children.
OC new teachers

OC new teachers

New teachers look forward to opportunity

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Oglethorpe County schools introduced 26 new teachers and staff members this year. Four of them discussed their strategies and personal goals for this year with The Oglethorpe Echo.   These answers have been edited for content and clarity.

Camera, laser system ready for school zones

Avni Trivedi
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Cameras and laser speed detectors have been installed in Oglethorpe County’s school zones and should be ready to help enforce the speed by the start of the next school year, Sheriff David Gabriel said.
Ruth Wilson is pictured leading the 2022 Winterville Marigold Festival Parade. She is on her parade horse, "Major." (Photo/ Ruth Wilson)

Ruth Wilson is pictured leading the 2022 Winterville Marigold Festival Parade. She is on her parade horse, "Major." (Photo/ Ruth Wilson)

Q&A: Wilson balances teaching, farming, battling sludge

Garrett Kicklighter
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Lexington resident Ruth Wilson is an ES paraprofessional at Oglethorpe County Elementary School, where she teaches third through fifth grades. She also owns Echo Hill Farm on Duck Pond Road and is a voice against sludge dumping in the county.   Comments edited for length and clarity.
The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

Miss Oglethorpe pageant to benefit schools, clubs

Shelby Wingate
Thursday, March 23, 2023
17 contestants will take the stage at the seventh annual Miss Oglethorpe Pageant this Saturday. This is the most participants since 2016, when 18 competed in the first pageant.