Maxeys

Pine Grove Road's street sign stands in Arnoldsville, Ga, on Aug. 21, 2025. The city council unanimously approved adding waterline upgrades to the road's proposed paving plan. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Pine Grove Road's street sign stands in Arnoldsville, Ga, on Aug. 21, 2025. The city council unanimously approved adding waterline upgrades to the road's proposed paving plan. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Pine Grove Road paving plan sparks debate in Arnoldsville

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Pine Grove Road in Arnoldsville may be paved, but it might also need waterline work. Arnoldsville council member Blake Arnold introduced a motion last Thursday to explore adding waterline upgrades and a new fire hydrant to the Pine Grove Road paving project.
People walk, run and bike on the Model Mile of the Firefly Trail in Maxeys, the only completed portion of the trail in Oglethorpe County. The county recently received a grant for $2.9 million to extend the trail to the Greene County line. (Photo/Gianna Rodriguez)

People walk, run and bike on the Model Mile of the Firefly Trail in Maxeys, the only completed portion of the trail in Oglethorpe County. The county recently received a grant for $2.9 million to extend the trail to the Greene County line. (Photo/Gianna Rodriguez)

County receives $2.9 million to extend Firefly Trail to Greene

Elizabeth Kim
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Residents have put the Model Mile of the Firefly Trail to use since its completion in 2021.
Danny Gorman retired last week after 41 years working for Conwed Plastics in Athens. He also serves on the Maxeys City Council. (Submitted Photo)

Danny Gorman retired last week after 41 years working for Conwed Plastics in Athens. He also serves on the Maxeys City Council. (Submitted Photo)

‘Old school’ is out: Gorman retires after 41 years at Conwed

Elizabeth Kim
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Danny Gorman describes himself as someone who dislikes change. This can be seen in multiple decades-long commitments in his life.  He’s lived in Maxeys for 35 years, married to his high school sweetheart for over 46 years and, until last Monday, he had worked at the same company for 41 years.

Mayor of Lexington steps down

Zach Leggio
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Mayor Craig Snow stepped down at the Lexington City Council meeting earlier this month, citing a large workload for his business and not enough time to serve the city constructively.
Cory Tillman, who will be a senior at Oglethorpe County High School in the fall, wins the Maxeys Model Mile 5K on Saturday. He finished with a time of 19 minutes, 40 seconds. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Cory Tillman, who will be a senior at Oglethorpe County High School in the fall, wins the Maxeys Model Mile 5K on Saturday. He finished with a time of 19 minutes, 40 seconds. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Tillman goes from OCHS track to win Maxeys 5K

Emma Greene
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Cory Tillman, fresh off running for the Oglethorpe County track and field team, won the seventh annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K on Saturday. Tillman, who will be a senior at OCHS in the fall, finished with a time of 19 minutes, 40 seconds.
Seven candidates qualified for the Nov. 5 Maxeys general election, with six positions that include the mayor and city council seats. (Mary Catherine Dodys)

Seven candidates qualified for the Nov. 5 Maxeys general election, with six positions that include the mayor and city council seats. (Mary Catherine Dodys)

Toledano only candidate for Maxeys mayor

Mary Catherine Dodys
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Seven candidates are eligible to run for six posts in Maxeys’ election on Nov. 5. Qualifying for the 2024 race took place last week at city hall. The positions include mayor and all city council seats. The fee was $1.
Anne Garner (from left), Carol Black and John Kissane worked together to create the Firefly Trail Race Series, a collection of four races in Oglethorpe County and nearby cities. The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is scheduled for Saturday, May 18.

Anne Garner (from left), Carol Black and John Kissane worked together to create the Firefly Trail Race Series, a collection of four races in Oglethorpe County and nearby cities. The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is scheduled for Saturday, May 18.

Maxeys 5K next race in Firefly Trail series

Owen Warden
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Anne Garner had an idea after moving from metro Atlanta to about 5 miles south of Maxeys about six years ago. She noticed few race opportunities in Oglethorpe County and wanted to start one.