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Local author Kiyoko Hairston reads her debut children’s book, “Freeda's Fabnificent Feet.” Hairston does readings of the book at schools and libraries in the Athens area. (Submitted Photo)

Local author Kiyoko Hairston reads her debut children’s book, “Freeda's Fabnificent Feet.” Hairston does readings of the book at schools and libraries in the Athens area. (Submitted Photo)

Local author turns insecurity into her first children’s book

Makenna Reavis
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
When Kiyoko Hairston was growing up, she got used to siblings, kids and adults making comments about her large feet.  She often had to cram her feet into smaller shoes or was frustrated by a less-than-ideal selection of children’s shoes in her size.
District 3 Commissioner David Clark

District 3 Commissioner David Clark

BOC voices concern over library book

Avi Young
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Members of the Board of Commissioners said they want a specific book removed from the Oglethorpe County Library due to inappropriate content during a heated meeting Monday night.   Paul said the main concern is with “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M.
Austin Jenkins, branch manager at the Oglethorpe County Library, uses the new microfilm reader to view old editions of The Oglethorpe Echo. (Megan Fitzgerald/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Austin Jenkins, branch manager at the Oglethorpe County Library, uses the new microfilm reader to view old editions of The Oglethorpe Echo. (Megan Fitzgerald/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Library buys new microfilm reader

Megan Fitzgerald
Friday, September 30, 2022
A new microfilm reader at the Oglethorpe County Library provides users with a clearer image into the county’s history.    The ViewScan 4 microfilm reader was purchased using funds raised from a pledge drive hosted by Friends of the Library, a local nonprofit organization.