recovery

Road to redemption

For nearly two years, Dwaine Fowler has shown up before sunrise at the Oglethorpe County Public Works yard. He’s clocked in, grabbed tools and headed out with the road crew.  He’s displayed that level of dedication to another area of his life.

Overdoses on track to surpass 2022 total

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.