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Oglethorpe County Tax Commissioner Dawn Scarborough told the Board of Commissioners on Monday that the county no longer needs the prebilled adhesive decals for mobile homes. The commission approved the agenda item. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County Tax Commissioner Dawn Scarborough told the Board of Commissioners on Monday that the county no longer needs the prebilled adhesive decals for mobile homes. The commission approved the agenda item. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

BOC approves subdivision, zoning changes

Kimberly Thomas
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved new rules for subdivisions and zoning changes for the A2 (general agriculture district) at its meeting on Monday night.
A stone sign marks the entrance of Crawford Cemetery, where the county’s new pauper's plot is located. The county voted in March to buy a plot there. (Katherine Davis/The Oglethorpe Echo)

A stone sign marks the entrance of Crawford Cemetery, where the county’s new pauper's plot is located. The county voted in March to buy a plot there. (Katherine Davis/The Oglethorpe Echo)

County’s new pauper’s plot ensures proper burials

Katherine Davis
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners is making sure every county resident will have a place to be laid to rest.  The commissioners unanimously approved $1,000 in March to buy a 200-square-foot cemetery plot to be used for pauper’s burials.
A “No Thru Trucks” sign is attached to this county limits sign on Parkview Road, indicating that large trucks are not allowed to drive there. Similar signs will be posted on roads impacted by the new ordinance, passed by the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners on May 5. (Photo/Zach Leggio)

A “No Thru Trucks” sign is attached to this county limits sign on Parkview Road, indicating that large trucks are not allowed to drive there. Similar signs will be posted on roads impacted by the new ordinance, passed by the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners on May 5. (Photo/Zach Leggio)

More county roads off limits to big trucks

Zach Leggio
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A new truck ordinance is in effect following the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners meeting last week.
Residents pack the meeting room during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. A series of rezoning items caused concern throughout the county, leading to the overflow crowd. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Residents pack the meeting room during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. A series of rezoning items caused concern throughout the county, leading to the overflow crowd. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Debates highlight meeting

Zach Leggio
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Rezoning debates dominated the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, with the first four items on the agenda taking up the majority of the more than three-hour meeting.
Will Brown (right) chats with fellow Oglethorpe County Commissioner Howard Sanders during a meeting. Brown is running unopposed for his second term from District 4. (ASHLEY BALSAVIAS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Will Brown (right) chats with fellow Oglethorpe County Commissioner Howard Sanders during a meeting. Brown is running unopposed for his second term from District 4. (ASHLEY BALSAVIAS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Q&A: Broadband access important for Brown

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
William Brown, who is in his first term, is running unopposed for reelection to the District 4 Commissioner seat. The Oglethorpe Echo spoke with Brown to learn more about his plans for his next term.    Comments have been edited for length and clarity.
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.