Eagle Scout

Kassie Mathews (from left), Alexis Brakhage and Madelyn Flores stand in front of the Eagle Scout project, sun shades for the Oglethorpe County marching band. Flores is the second female in the county to earn the prestigious honor. (Submitted Photo)

Flores soars: Second Oglethorpe County female earns Eagle Scout

Gabrielle Gruszynski

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Now, after six years of service and dedication, Flores has achieved that goal with the help of her troop, community and family. “They (family and friends) definitely pushed me to make sure that I have it done,” she said.

Cory Tillman (left) and library branch manager Nicole Hensley stand with the handcrafted patio set that he helped build as part of his Eagle Scout project. The chairs are an addition to plans to expand the library's patio area. (Photo/Elizabeth Kim)

Boy Scout’s new chairs help kick off library expansion

Elizabeth Kim

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Oglethorpe County Library has added two handcrafted chairs and a table as part of its patio expansion. Cory Tillman, a rising senior at Oglethorpe County High School, completed the chairs with the help of Boy Scout Troop 22 of Athens as part of his Eagle Scout service project.

News Roundup: Troop 97 Boy Scout earns Eagle

News Staff

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Hayden Simpson of Troop 97 in Crawford will be awarded Eagle Scout in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Crawford Depot. He’ll be the first Eagle Scout awarded in this troop since it was revived three years ago, said Scoutmaster Jeff Simpson, Hayden’s father.