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(Submitted Photo)

(Submitted Photo)

Lady Patriots fourth at state meet

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Lizzie Wadsworth was 10th overall to lead the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Class AA state meet at Carrollton High School on Nov. 5.   Wadsworth, a junior, had a time of 21:21.13 as Oglethorpe County finished with 169 points.

GBI arrests court clerk

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Oglethorpe County Probate Court clerk Angel Bramlett was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday and charged with 30 counts of theft by taking, 38 counts of computer trespass and 17 counts of computer forgery, the GBI announced in a statement.
Tanner Mask (back row, from left), Randy Booth, Noah Huff-Merck, (front row, from left) Lannah Scarborough, Micah Dixon, Jennifer Dixon, Noah Dixon, Caroline Paradise Jenny Wisham, were the winners of the Patriot 5k. (Submitted Photo)

Tanner Mask (back row, from left), Randy Booth, Noah Huff-Merck, (front row, from left) Lannah Scarborough, Micah Dixon, Jennifer Dixon, Noah Dixon, Caroline Paradise Jenny Wisham, were the winners of the Patriot 5k. (Submitted Photo)

Patriot 5K raises more than $2,500 for cross country equipment

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The annual Patriot 5K raised more than $2,500 this year, surpassing the goal set by Oglethorpe County cross country coach Melissa McGarity.   The funds will be used to buy uniforms, healthy snacks, water, tents, chairs, coolers, and other items for the Oglethorpe County’s cross country teams.

Program will help Arnoldsville residents with water bills

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Help is coming for Arnoldsville residents who are behind on their water bills.   The city unanimously passed a proposal on Oct. 21 to offer the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which provides funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills.

Arnoldsville council updates: Oct. 21, 2021

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The Arnoldsville City Council heard updates on several continuing efforts involving the city at its monthly meeting on Oct. 21.   Here’s what happened: It was the first meeting for new city clerk Betty Coy, who was assisted by former city clerk Debbie Love.
Sarah Taft (from left), Harper Palmer, Lizzie Wadsworth, Sydnie Henderson, Abby Cabaniss and Nadia Henderson led the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to its second consecutive Region 4-AA championship. Wadsworth was the individual winner with a time of 21:14. (Submitted Photo)

Sarah Taft (from left), Harper Palmer, Lizzie Wadsworth, Sydnie Henderson, Abby Cabaniss and Nadia Henderson led the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to its second consecutive Region 4-AA championship. Wadsworth was the individual winner with a time of 21:14. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS cross country teams repeat, head to state

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Winning the region is twice as nice for Oglethorpe County.   Both cross country teams advanced to the Class AA state meet after winning their respective Region 4-AA championships for the second consecutive season.