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Anthony Tambling (left) and his son Graysen Tambling attended the viewing event at the Oglethorpe County Library. The two stood on a nearby boulder to get a clear view of the sun. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

Anthony Tambling (left) and his son Graysen Tambling attended the viewing event at the Oglethorpe County Library. The two stood on a nearby boulder to get a clear view of the sun. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

Library draws crowd to watch the eclipse

Izzy Wagner
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The sky was clear and vast outside the Oglethorpe County Library on Monday afternoon, which provided an unimpeded view of the sun — at least for a moment.   A rare astrological event soon cast a large shadow as a partial solar eclipse moved through the sky, peaking at approximately 3:06 p.m.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church is located in Carlton, Georgia. It is surrounded by farmland and contains a small school behind the church building. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

New Bethlehem Baptist Church is located in Carlton, Georgia. It is surrounded by farmland and contains a small school behind the church building. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

Church’s Black history celebration lasts entire month

Izzy Wagner
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Cows grazed silently in the vast fields outside of New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Carlton on Sunday. But within the church walls, the pastor’s voice boomed, filling every corner of the sanctuary.    Despite feeling under the weather that morning, the Rev.
Katherine Ratcliffe answers questions from David Robinson, an attendee of the online dating event last Friday. Robinson lives in Comer and often visits the Oglethorpe County Library. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

Katherine Ratcliffe answers questions from David Robinson, an attendee of the online dating event last Friday. Robinson lives in Comer and often visits the Oglethorpe County Library. (Photo/Izzy Wagner)

Love is in the air at the library

Izzy Wagner
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Oglethorpe County Library branch manager Katherine Ratcliffe has been in a relationship for five months that started on a dating site — match.com. Although she said it was an arduous process, Ratcliffe said she’s extremely grateful she stuck with it.
Dave Gossage (left), chairman of the Oglethorpe County Republican Party, takes a look at Colton Smith's new taxidermy buisness, called Smith Bros. e-Taxidermy. Smith uses advanced artificial intelligence prompts and Photoshop to visually recreate dead deer. (Photo/Elena Acosta)

Dave Gossage (left), chairman of the Oglethorpe County Republican Party, takes a look at Colton Smith's new taxidermy buisness, called Smith Bros. e-Taxidermy. Smith uses advanced artificial intelligence prompts and Photoshop to visually recreate dead deer. (Photo/Elena Acosta)

LexFest returns to showcase local artisans

Elena Acosta
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Local artists and crafters gathered around the Oglethorpe County Courthouse in Lexington on Saturday for the first time since the pandemic — but they almost didn't have power.
Miss Marigold — Roma Ellenberg, a 2021 Oglethorpe County High School graduate — rides in the Marigold Festival parade on Saturday. The festival, which is held in Winterville, resumed after a two-year hiatus. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Miss Marigold — Roma Ellenberg, a 2021 Oglethorpe County High School graduate — rides in the Marigold Festival parade on Saturday. The festival, which is held in Winterville, resumed after a two-year hiatus. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Photo Gallery: Marigold Festival returns

Jack Casey
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Marigolds planted in Pittard Park. (Photo/Lilly Kersh)

Marigolds planted in Pittard Park. (Photo/Lilly Kersh)

Marigold Festival to return after two-year break

Lilly Kersh
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Winterville Marigold Festival is back after two years of disruptions.   The event will include live indoor and outdoor music, food and art vendors, a parade and more for people of all ages on Saturday, May 14 at Pittard Park.

News Roundup: Book sale at No. 3 Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library will hold a Satellite Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at No. 3 Railroad Street.    A variety of books, including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and paperbacks will be available. DVDs will also be on sale, some titles for $1.