News Roundup

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Homecoming parade to start at 6 p.m.

The Oglethorpe County High School homecoming parade will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in Crawford. The parade will start and end at Bryan Park and go on North Street, past the Crawford Depot and then go down North Woodlawn Drive.

News Roundup: Landfill hours to change on July 3

Staff Reports The Oglethorpe County C&D Landfill will have new operating hours starting on July 3, Commission Chair Jay Paul said.   The new hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours will remain the same: 8-11:45 a.m.   The landfill will remain closed on Sundays.

News Roundup: Last month’s unemployment rate up to 3.2%

Staff Report   ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.2% after holding steady at 3.1% for the previous nine months, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

News Roundup: Business Expo to highlight local services, products

The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo will be on Thursday, June 22 from 1-7 p.m. at The Depot, 1158 Athens Road in Crawford. The event will be an opportunity to learn more about local businesses as they showcase services and products available in and around the county.

News Roundup: Chamber’s Expo set for June 22

Staff Reports   The Oglethorpe Business Expo will be held from 1-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at The Depot in Crawford.   Exhibit space will be available and 2nd Chance BBQ will be on site by noon.

News Roundup: Ceremony for new K-5 school set for May 24

White County hires former county chair   Billy Pittard, the former Chair of the Oglethorpe County Commission, has been hired as the interim county manager in White County.   Pittard replaces Mike Renshaw, who was fired on April 11, according to the White County News.

News Roundup: Community Christmas requests donations

Community Christmas of Oglethorpe County co-director Catherine Drewry said the organization is accepting toys, clothes and monetary donations as it begins to prepare for the holiday season.   “We’re hearing about more and more families who need help,” Drewry said this week.