Speed sign

Sarah Collins, who lives on Harris Drive, stressed the poor condition of Harris Drive, which includes paving in need of repair and overgrown trees and brush, which need to be trimmed. (SARAH COLLINS/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Sarah Collins, who lives on Harris Drive, stressed the poor condition of Harris Drive, which includes paving in need of repair and overgrown trees and brush, which need to be trimmed. (SARAH COLLINS/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

BOC approves school zone speed limit changes on Highway 22

Garrett Kicklighter
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved speed limit changes on Highway 22 as a part of the On System List of Roadways at Monday’s meeting.
County officials install one of the new digital speed signs in downtown Lexington last week. (Submitted Photo)

County officials install one of the new digital speed signs in downtown Lexington last week. (Submitted Photo)

Speed signs in place

Kennedy Lewis
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Speeding drivers is a primary concern of Oglethorpe County officials.    So, the sheriff’s office has taken a step toward remedying the issue by installing nine digital speed signs throughout the county — with more to come.