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Chief Magistrate Judge Megan Coile discusses the new ordinances with the Board of Commissioners in its monthly meeting on Monday. The ordinances, which passed unanimously, give deputies the option to impose lower-level charges for a variety of offenses. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Chief Magistrate Judge Megan Coile discusses the new ordinances with the Board of Commissioners in its monthly meeting on Monday. The ordinances, which passed unanimously, give deputies the option to impose lower-level charges for a variety of offenses. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Ordinances lower penalties on lesser offenses

Avi Young
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved four ordinances that offer the possibility of a lighter penalty for lower-level offenses during its monthly meeting on Monday night.
(EMILY LUPO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

(EMILY LUPO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Overdoses on track to surpass 2022 total

Emily Lupo
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Oglethorpe County Emergency Medical Services is responding to a rise in overdoses, an issue county officials say can impact anyone.    There were three recorded overdoses and two deaths last week alone.    “It's becoming more and more prevalent,” EMS Director Jason Lewis said.