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More than 20 students from Oglethorpe County High School and Oglethorpe County Middle School came to volunteer at the workday event at the Oglethorpe County Senior Center on Tuesday. Event organizer Sara Hughes was excited to cultivate community with this project. "I just love that we all get to work together to serve the community, all of these different wonderful entities get to come together for a common goal. I love to see opportunities like that." (Photo/Emilie Sullivan)

More than 20 students from Oglethorpe County High School and Oglethorpe County Middle School came to volunteer at the workday event at the Oglethorpe County Senior Center on Tuesday. Event organizer Sara Hughes was excited to cultivate community with this project. "I just love that we all get to work together to serve the community, all of these different wonderful entities get to come together for a common goal. I love to see opportunities like that." (Photo/Emilie Sullivan)

Students, seniors cultivate community through garden boxes

Emilie Sullivan
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A muti-generational workday at the Oglethorpe County Senior Center Tuesday resulted in 10 raised garden boxes for visitors to use and enjoy.
Corie and Josh Robinson have been married 13 years and have three children. She is the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center and he’s the EMS director in Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Gabrielle Gruszynski)

Corie and Josh Robinson have been married 13 years and have three children. She is the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center and he’s the EMS director in Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Gabrielle Gruszynski)

Meet the Robinsons: Josh, Corie balance family, public service

Gabrielle Gruszynski
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Josh and Corie Robinson’s 13-year marriage began in an unlikely place.  “We met at an assisted living facility,” said Corie Robinson, director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center. “I was working (there), and it’s (where) his grandfather lived.
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center's office dog Stetson receives cuddles from visitors during the center's Halloween costume party last Friday. Stetson belongs to center director Corie Robinson and has been coming to work with her everyday since he was eight weeks old. (Hannah Freeman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County Senior Center's office dog Stetson receives cuddles from visitors during the center's Halloween costume party last Friday. Stetson belongs to center director Corie Robinson and has been coming to work with her everyday since he was eight weeks old. (Hannah Freeman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Office dog Stetson brings happiness to senior center

Hannah Freeman
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Corie Robinson goes to work as director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center every day, but she’s never alone. Whether Robinson is playing bingo or typing at her desk, a 10-month-old miniature dachshund named Stetson is near.
Hairy Dawg greets members of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center at their UGA tailgate party on Friday. The center also welcomed the UGA Dance Dawgs and cheerleaders. (Hannah Freeman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Hairy Dawg greets members of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center at their UGA tailgate party on Friday. The center also welcomed the UGA Dance Dawgs and cheerleaders. (Hannah Freeman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Hairy Dawg helps fire up seniors at center

Hannah Freeman
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center has no shortage of Georgia Bulldogs fans — as Hairy Dawg himself can testify.  About 60 seniors showed out in a sea of red and black to celebrate the upcoming football season with a special tailgate party on Aug. 22.
Debbie Winsett (right) and Rosanne Iturrian (left) make their way down the soul train line in a dance to Love Train by The O'Jays. This dance was a crowd favorite during the Valentine's Day event. (Lily Murphy/Oglethorpe Echo).

Debbie Winsett (right) and Rosanne Iturrian (left) make their way down the soul train line in a dance to Love Train by The O'Jays. This dance was a crowd favorite during the Valentine's Day event. (Lily Murphy/Oglethorpe Echo).

Seniors build bonds during annual Valentine’s Day dance

Lily Murphy
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center provides a community for seniors, especially during days like Valentine’s Day.    For some, it’s an opportunity to not be alone during a time of celebration.