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Guillermo Camacho, vice-chair Tim Poole, superintendent Beverley Levine, BOE chair Becky Soto, Susan Robinson and Jake Willcox discuss Shanna Reynolds' request to help fund a full-time extension program assistant on Tuesday. The BOE didn’t take action on the matter. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Guillermo Camacho, vice-chair Tim Poole, superintendent Beverley Levine, BOE chair Becky Soto, Susan Robinson and Jake Willcox discuss Shanna Reynolds' request to help fund a full-time extension program assistant on Tuesday. The BOE didn’t take action on the matter. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Extension asks BOE for funds for assistant

The Oglethorpe County Board of Education discussed Oglethorpe County Extension coordinator Shanna Reynolds’ request to provide funding for a full-time extension program assistant at its monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Bell helps victims of Kentucky flooding

Oglethorpe County resident Roy Bell traveled to Barwick, Kentucky — an unincorporated part of rural Breathitt County — with the First Presbyterian Church of Athens on the third week of July for 21 years.

District to go through grant process for electric bus

Oglethorpe County School System Transportation Director Phillip Todd is set to submit a federal grant application for an electric bus on Friday.    The Environmental Protection Agency will supply funds to Georgia school districts that qualify for the grant.

BOE approves budget, adding teachers

The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved the general fund budget and the Fund 150 budget for fiscal year 2023 during its meeting on Tuesday. Both budgets will be in effect from July 1 to June 30, 2023.
The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

New helmets, jerseys part of Booster Club spending

Several county athletic teams will reap the benefits of a successful year of fundraising by the Oglethorpe County Athletic Booster Club.