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County administrator Jason Lewis (left) and Jeff Sharp, the county’s director of planning, zoning and compliance, discuss a road repair project last year. Lewis said county officials are working to make the government more transparent for residents. (ZACH LEGGIO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

County administrator Jason Lewis (left) and Jeff Sharp, the county’s director of planning, zoning and compliance, discuss a road repair project last year. Lewis said county officials are working to make the government more transparent for residents. (ZACH LEGGIO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Officials aim to overcome mistrust with accessibility

Bridget Goodman
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Oglethorpe County officials say they are taking steps to increase transparency and build trust with residents.  “All governments need that ability for citizens to engage with them,” said Jason Lewis, county administrator.
(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

County property taxes on the rise

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Property values increased 20% for the average Oglethorpe County household this year, said Deputy Chief Appraiser Kim Knudsen of the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Incumbents successful in county primary election

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Representation for Districts 3 and 5 in Oglethorpe County will not see changes — both for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education. However, there will be a runoff between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders to decide the District 1 Commissioner race.

Fines will help pay for bathroom damage

Sarah Evans and Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Oglethorpe County School System officials brought charges against two individuals who defaced bathrooms at the middle school last semester.    Their fines will compensate for the costs of repairing the damage, which included broken soap and paper towel dispensers.
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the use the Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) for another six months. The QRV is equipped like an ambulance but can’t transport patients. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the use the Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) for another six months. The QRV is equipped like an ambulance but can’t transport patients. (Submitted Photo)

County keeps rescue truck

Maddie Brechtel
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Oglethorpe County’s emergency quick response vehicle (QRV) will be around another six months.   The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the project — after a lengthy discussion — during its monthly meeting on Monday.