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RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO The music of Georgia Red Clay, a band based out of Atlanta, filled the American Legion Post 123 earlier this month. It was the band’s second time playing the legion.

RAMON ELORTONDO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO The music of Georgia Red Clay, a band based out of Atlanta, filled the American Legion Post 123 earlier this month. It was the band’s second time playing the legion.

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Georgia Red Clay becoming a legion favorite

Ramon Elortondo
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Georgia Red Clay answered the demand on social media and filled James T. Rayle American Legion Post 123 with sounds of Southern rock and country music earlier this month.   The band, which is based in Atlanta, returned to Lexington for the second time on April 1.
Blues artist Jon Shain performed at No. 3 Railroad in Arnoldsville on Sept. 15, 2022. He sang original songs as well as covers. (Photo/Nimra Ahmad)

Blues artist Jon Shain performed at No. 3 Railroad in Arnoldsville on Sept. 15, 2022. He sang original songs as well as covers. (Photo/Nimra Ahmad)

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Crowd enjoys Shain’s performance at No. 3 Railroad

Nimra Ahmad
Thursday, September 22, 2022
WATCH: Crowd enjoys Shain’s performance at No. 3 Railroad   While the sun set in the distance, about 13 people gathered at the small, rustic No. 3 Railroad Street in Arnoldsville.

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New bazaar to benefit library

Sarah Evans
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Oglethorpe County Friends of the Library member Peggy Hroma wants to provide new opportunities to local artists at the upcoming Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Book Sale.    “(I hope) that we get more artists in the area wanting to join us in doing this, so that the people of the county know that we...
Arnoldsville resident Michaela Guest said the city’s water has caused rings to form around the toilets in her bathrooms. (Submitted Photo)

Arnoldsville resident Michaela Guest said the city’s water has caused rings to form around the toilets in her bathrooms. (Submitted Photo)

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Arnoldsville residents upset about city water

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Arnoldsville resident A.J. Herrera posted a picture of “greenish yellow” bathtub water in an Oglethorpe County Facebook group last month, sparking a discussion about water quality in the city.
Ben Hill, a falconer who lives in Arnoldsville, poses with his red-tailed hawk, Belle. Hill, who has been falconing for about seven years, hunts with Belle as a sport and an art. (Photo/Julia Walkup)

Ben Hill, a falconer who lives in Arnoldsville, poses with his red-tailed hawk, Belle. Hill, who has been falconing for about seven years, hunts with Belle as a sport and an art. (Photo/Julia Walkup)

Hawk-eyed hunter

Julia Walkup
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Belle, a red-tailed hawk, calmly watched while tethered to her perch as Ben Hill, a falconer from Arnoldsville, told his story. Though Belle seemed docile, Hill made sure to emphasize that the hawk is not a pet, and falconry is an art.

Here's how to contact your elected officials

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The core of The Oglethorpe Echo’s mission is to keep you informed. That’s what we’ve done for 148 years. Whether you live in Arnoldsville, Maxeys, Crawford, Lexington or in the outskirts of our large rural county, you need to know how to contact your local, state and federal elected officials.

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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.

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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.