Georgia Department of Transportation

There were 224 accidents along the corridor from 2013-23, resulting in 80 incidents with injury and one fatality, according to GDOT. It warns that without the project, “safety and traffic operations are not expected to improve along the corridor.” (Graphic/Mia Fishman)

There were 224 accidents along the corridor from 2013-23, resulting in 80 incidents with injury and one fatality, according to GDOT. It warns that without the project, “safety and traffic operations are not expected to improve along the corridor.” (Graphic/Mia Fishman)

GDOT studies proposed turn lane on US 78

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has a plan to reconfigure a portion of U.S. Highway 78 by adding a two-way left turn lane, a center lane that both directions of traffic would be able to use for left turns. The lane would stretch 2.
Oglethorpe County commissioners (from left) Andy Saxon, David Clark, Howard Sanders, Will Brown and Tracy Norman listen to residents during the public portion of the BOC meeting on Monday. The meeting lasted 25 minutes. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County commissioners (from left) Andy Saxon, David Clark, Howard Sanders, Will Brown and Tracy Norman listen to residents during the public portion of the BOC meeting on Monday. The meeting lasted 25 minutes. (Andy Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Commission approves A1 modifications

Kimberly Thomas
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved revisions to the A1 Zoning District ordinance following a recommended approval from the zoning board at its Monday meeting.
The Crawford City Council Sandra Sheridan (from left), Brenda Butler, city clerk Amy Wall-Lance, Mayor Seavy O’Neal, Kathy Little, Carol McGrath and Johnny Shedd met on Nov. 12 , 2024 for its monthly meeting. Sheridan stepped down last month after serving on the council for nearly 15 years. (Photo/ Sarah Coyne)

The Crawford City Council Sandra Sheridan (from left), Brenda Butler, city clerk Amy Wall-Lance, Mayor Seavy O’Neal, Kathy Little, Carol McGrath and Johnny Shedd met on Nov. 12 , 2024 for its monthly meeting. Sheridan stepped down last month after serving on the council for nearly 15 years. (Photo/ Sarah Coyne)

Sheridan steps down from Crawford City Council

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Crawford City Council member Sandra Sheridan, who has served on the city council for nearly 15 years, announced her resignation last month.  After moving forward with selling her house and moving out of the county, Sheridan said “it was time to resign.” “It was fun,” Sheridan said.
Rubble sits outside of 112 W. Main Street on Sept. 3, 2025 in Lexington, Georgia. The downtown commercial core is a part of Lexington's Downtown Master Plan aimed at revitalizing the city. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Rubble sits outside of 112 W. Main Street on Sept. 3, 2025 in Lexington, Georgia. The downtown commercial core is a part of Lexington's Downtown Master Plan aimed at revitalizing the city. (Photo/Mia Fishman)

Lexington’s master plan reveals blueprint for revamping notable properties

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
 CORRECTION: Information was incorrect about which organization had invested funds into the restoration of the Historic Oglethorpe Jail in the Sept. 11, 2025 print edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below.
Construction work at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Arnoldsville Road on Monday, March 24, 2025. Work started on March 20 and should be completed by the end of June, a Georgia Department of Transportation spokesman said. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Construction work at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Arnoldsville Road on Monday, March 24, 2025. Work started on March 20 and should be completed by the end of June, a Georgia Department of Transportation spokesman said. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Passing lane being added to 78 in Arnoldsville

Libby Hobbs
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Construction has begun on a passing lane on U.S. Highway 78 at the intersection with Arnoldsville Road that will give vehicles traveling east room to pass those turning left. The projected cost is $134,156.50 and is funded by the state.