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Tracy Adkins, author of Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia, poses for a photo. The book, set in North Georgia, marks her second publication. (Photo/Molly Moore)

Tracy Adkins, author of Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia, poses for a photo. The book, set in North Georgia, marks her second publication. (Photo/Molly Moore)

Oglethorpe’s rich history hides ghostly secrets

Molly Moore
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Generations of Oglethorpe County residents have tales of unexplainable sounds, spectral figures and folklore tied to the many historic landmarks in the area.
Owner and founder of Strickland Pride Produce, Kendall Strickland, stands behind the counter of his storefront location at 1129 Athens Rd, Crawford, GA. Strickland originally began his business from a successful roadside stand on E Main St. in Lexington, GA. This past Friday, the community joined him in celebrating one year in his storefront location. (Photo / Lilly Stone)

Owner and founder of Strickland Pride Produce, Kendall Strickland, stands behind the counter of his storefront location at 1129 Athens Rd, Crawford, GA. Strickland originally began his business from a successful roadside stand on E Main St. in Lexington, GA. This past Friday, the community joined him in celebrating one year in his storefront location. (Photo / Lilly Stone)

Putting down roots: Strickland celebrates 1 year in storefront

Lilly Stone
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Eleven-year-old Austin Qualls and his mother, Angela Qualls, take a 30-minute drive once a week from Washington to Strickland Pride Produce in Crawford.   The weekly journey has become routine for the mother and son since the store opened its doors just over a year ago.
Crawford Pizza will provide Oglethorpe County residents with another dining option when it opens. It’s across Highway 78 from G Brand BBQ. (ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Crawford Pizza will provide Oglethorpe County residents with another dining option when it opens. It’s across Highway 78 from G Brand BBQ. (ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

The Echo's Opinion: Positive signs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
If you haven’t noticed, there are positive signs in our community.   Look around.   If you’re traveling on Highway 78 from Athens-Clarke County into Crawford, you’re welcomed by a new mural on the west wall of soon-to-open Crawford Pizza.
Laura Pallas and Cameron Phillips's daughter, Savannah, runs through the vast produce fields with the family's two dogs. (Kate Hoffman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Laura Pallas and Cameron Phillips's daughter, Savannah, runs through the vast produce fields with the family's two dogs. (Kate Hoffman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Agritourism seeks new revenue

Kate Hoffman
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
District 4 Commissioner Will Brown anticipates that agritourism could be discussed at the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 7.

Carter remembered as 'gentle' person

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Longtime Oglethorpe County resident Jim Carter died after he was struck by a car as he picked up trash along a road in Oconee County last Friday.   Carter was a special education director for Oglethorpe County Schools for many years and a conservationist of old homes and historical places.
Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County rentals growing in popularity

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Jim Cabaniss’ 7,200-square-foot home in Stephens is so popular it's booked from next May through August.   “I am drawing out-of-state people, nobody from Georgia,” he said.
William Jackson served on the USS Glacier in the U.S. Coast Gaurd for almost four years. He is one of many Oglethorpe County natives who have served in the military. (Submitted Photo)

William Jackson served on the USS Glacier in the U.S. Coast Gaurd for almost four years. He is one of many Oglethorpe County natives who have served in the military. (Submitted Photo)

Those Who Served: Honoring the veterans of Oglethorpe County

Alden Lisse
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The flash of an explosion blinded William Jackson in the engine room of the USS Glacier.    Jackson, a fireman for the U.S. Coast Guard, had been watching the ship’s generators and switchboard in the middle of the night. As he walked by one generator, it suddenly erupted.