Angela Jackson

There were no reported injuries from a car fire next to a hay field along Highway 78 across from the Farm Bureau in Crawford on Friday night. Firefighters soaked the edge of the field to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the vehicle. (Submitted Photo)

Driver escapes vehicle fire uninjured on US 78

Mollie Beth Johnson

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A 2014 Dodge Journey was engulfed in flames beside a Crawford hay field when firefighters reached the scene on Friday night.

A new radio tower was built to boost radio reception with first responders in the Glade community. The land was donated by the Glade Volunteer Fire Department. (Photo/Neva Drane)

New radio tower in Glade should boost fire, police communication

Neva Drane

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A new radio tower in the Glade community has been constructed and is projected to be operational early next year. The tower, which was approved by the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners in July, is intended to boost the signal for fire and emergency services in that area of Oglethorpe County.