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Data: Victims of county’s violent crimes know their assailants

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Local crime data shows that violent crimes are mostly committed by those who know their victims — at least in Oglethorpe County. Chief Magistrate Judge Megan Coile confirmed the numbers. “There's always a connection between the victim and the accused,” Coile said.

John Robertson-performing chemical testing at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. (Submitted Photo / The Oglethorpe Echo)

Volunteer environmental group wins state award

Morgan Quinn

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The team saw its first victory when it successfully lobbied for state legislation banning the burning of creosote, a known carcinogen.

These are some cabbages that you can find at Stricklands stand. (Destiny Hartwell/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

Taking Root: Owner of Strickland Pride Produce hopes to set example for Black entrepreneurs

Destiny Hartwell

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Jeanette Coleman used to stop by a produce stand once a week to buy apples, tomatoes and cabbage. Now, her grandson, Donald Randall, still comes every week in memory of her.

Roz Echols and Jim Boggs were selected queen and king of the Oglethorpe County Senior Citizens Center's Valentine's Ball on Tuesday. (Photo/Shelby Wingate)

Dance the day away

Shelby Wingate

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

WATCH: Seniors display love, show off moves at Valentine's Ball The dance floor was the main attraction, grabbing the attention of guests at the Oglethorpe County Senior Citizens Center’s Valentine’s Ball on Tuesday.

An inflatable Santa in U.S. military camouflage is part of the Christmas display in Wayne Loggans’ yard on North Street in Crawford. Loggans and his wife Tammy decorate their yard every year. (LJ Jackson/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Editorial: Christmas celebrations underway in Oglethorpe

News Staff

Thursday, December 1, 2022

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go Take a look at the five and ten, it’s glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes that glow” The old-timey five-and-ten stores are gone, but look around Oglethorpe County.

Mary Seagraves, a resident at Quiet Oaks Health Care in Crawford, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Oct. 10. (Photo/Kennedy Lewis)

No. 103 and counting

Kennedy Lewis

Friday, October 28, 2022

Mary Seagraves sat in the dining room of Quiet Oaks Health Care holding one of many birthday cards she received on Oct. 10. It was an especially big occasion: She turned 103 years old. “I have gotten so many cards,” Seagraves said.