politics

Local man pardoned by Trump executive order

Leighton Dancy
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Nolan Kidd, of Crawford, is one of more than 1,500 people who have been pardoned by President Donald Trump for their actions during the riot in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.  Kidd initially faced four charges, but pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of illegally demonstrating in the Capitol.
Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Early voting starts Oct. 17

Kennedy Lewis
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Election season is underway, with early voting for the Nov. 8 midterm election beginning on Monday, Oct. 17.    Through early voting, the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections officials hope to increase voter turnout and offer convenience for citizens. Early voting ends on Nov. 4.
Tanner Mask, junior at Oglethorpe County High School (Katie Tucker/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Tanner Mask, junior at Oglethorpe County High School (Katie Tucker/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe students begin to think politically

ktucker
Friday, September 30, 2022
As state and national candidates encourage Georgians to vote in November’s election, their messages and stances have also grabbed the attention of the next generation of voters.