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The Oglethorpe County High School varsity boys basketball team is 1-12 overall and 1-5 in their region. Head Coach Carlos Strong says this year is a "building year" as he is focusing on the culture of the team. The team is huddled after practice on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to debrief their practice. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

The Oglethorpe County High School varsity boys basketball team is 1-12 overall and 1-5 in their region. Head Coach Carlos Strong says this year is a "building year" as he is focusing on the culture of the team. The team is huddled after practice on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to debrief their practice. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

OCHS boys basketball focuses on culture

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
While the Oglethorpe County boys basketball team record isn’t what he hoped, sitting at 1-12 overall and 1-5 in Region 8-A Division I, coach Carlos Strong has faith in his team.  He said he believes they can finish well and build a new culture.
An original painting by Cheryl Washburn titled "Corvid-19" is a depiction of the artist's difficulties during the height of the pandemic. Washburn's work will be featured at the Art Crawl in Lexington on Saturday. (Submitted Photo)

An original painting by Cheryl Washburn titled "Corvid-19" is a depiction of the artist's difficulties during the height of the pandemic. Washburn's work will be featured at the Art Crawl in Lexington on Saturday. (Submitted Photo)

Art Crawl returns to Lexington

Lily Baldwin
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The artists in Oglethorpe County will have a chance to gather as a community and share their work this Saturday, Oct. 1. After a three-year hiatus, the second annual Art Crawl will return to the downtown Lexington area.
Fred Gretsch has branched from his family’s heritage in the musical instrument business and opened G Brand BBQ in Crawford. (Photo/Sarah White)

Fred Gretsch has branched from his family’s heritage in the musical instrument business and opened G Brand BBQ in Crawford. (Photo/Sarah White)

Making his own mark in the BBQ biz

Alden Lisse
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A well-known musical instrument company with 138 years of family ownership in its history has ties to a barbecue restaurant in Crawford.   Gretsch Music has manufactured guitars and drums since 1883, which have been sold to celebrities and music fans alike for generations.
Perhaps you read Rick Bragg’s magazine columns in Southern Living and Garden & Gun. This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s 10th book. (Submitted Photo)

Perhaps you read Rick Bragg’s magazine columns in Southern Living and Garden & Gun. This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s 10th book. (Submitted Photo)

Opinion Column: Bragg's new book will help you soothe life's screeches

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Screeeeeeeeeeech!   I’m not sure which word best translates to fingernails clawing a blackboard. “Screech” comes as close as I can get.   Decades have vamoosed since I last heard that annoying sound, but a plethora of modern-day substitutes have come along since my grammar-school days.