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News Roundup: Commission approves 2023 budget, tax rate

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2023 operating budget of nearly $8.8 million, and a tax rate of 7.029 mills for the incorporated areas of the county and 6.363 mills for the unincorporated portions at a called meeting on Monday night.
The 13- and 14-year-old Little League All-Star team is among the Oglethorpe County teams playing in District 6 tournaments. Two other Oglethorpe County teams will host their district championships at Bryan Park as the baseball season comes to a close. (Submitted Photo)

The 13- and 14-year-old Little League All-Star team is among the Oglethorpe County teams playing in District 6 tournaments. Two other Oglethorpe County teams will host their district championships at Bryan Park as the baseball season comes to a close. (Submitted Photo)

Little League, rec department numbers continue to increase

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Several trophies will be handed out in Oglethorpe County this week.   Bryan Park is playing host to District 6 Little League championships.
The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

New helmets, jerseys part of Booster Club spending

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Several county athletic teams will reap the benefits of a successful year of fundraising by the Oglethorpe County Athletic Booster Club.
OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS Hall of Fame is taking nominations

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
College football announces its hall of fame class every January in Atlanta. In Massachusetts, basketball notifies its newest class during April.    Now, you can have a say in finding Oglethorpe County High School’s newest class.
Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

OCHS grad is new GHSA president

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Jim Finch was selected as Mr. OCHS and Prom King during his senior year In 1989. His new title has more significance.   Finch, a three-sport athlete and 1989 graduate of OCHS, was selected as president of the Georgia High School Association in April.
(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Girls soccer determined to win region

Kaylah House
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County girls soccer team looks forward to building on last year’s success.   “We had a strong team last year, and I loved watching them grow,” coach Mary Kate Shealy said.
From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

Commitment is key for OCHS boys soccer team

Kaylah House
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
There are only three seniors on this year’s team, so Oglethorpe County boys soccer coach Erich Forschler said the focus is simple.   “​​There’s really two things that I’m harping on —  that everybody commits 100% and (that) they're there,” he said.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

UGA fans celebrate Orange Bowl

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Anne Whitehead Garner, a University of Georgia football fan since she was just 2 years old, remembers watching Charley Trippi and Frank Sinkwich take the field decades ago.
Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Henderson puts up lofty numbers as a freshman

De Turner
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A few months ago, freshman Kenzie Henderson said her biggest goal for the basketball season was to dunk. However, her sights have shifted away from how she scores, to just scoring in general.

Wrestling team improves to 20-1

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, won four matches in the fourth annual Doug Eberhardt Memorial duals on Saturday to move to 20-1 this season. The victories were: Oglethorpe County 64, Athens Christian 9 Oglethorpe County 45, Swainsboro 33 Oglethorpe County 52.