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Obituary: Nancy Carolyn Wynes

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Wynes, 85, of Maxeys, Ga. peacefully passed away November 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.    She was born on August 11,1936 to Reverend John G. Griffith and Belle Griffith.

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Obituary: Freddy Denard Thrasher

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Freddy Dennard Thrasher, 71, of Arnoldsville passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. Fred was the son of the late Dennard C. Thrasher and Dorothy S. Thrasher. Fred retired from the University of Georgia as Director of Central Research Stores after 30 years of service.
Raymond Tyrus Coile

Raymond Tyrus Coile

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Obituary: Raymond Tyrus Coile

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
October 9, 1936 – November 28, 2021   We lost our beloved Raymond on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He will be forever missed.

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BOC to discuss new administrator position for county

Maddie Brechtel
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The county administrator position is one of the key topics at the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Dec. 6.   Josh Hawkins, the current director of compliance and finance, is a candidate for the position.
Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

Wingate Downs converted his photography studio into a cabin called Oak Ridge Lodge. It and the surrounding 20 acres have become a popular destination for wedding and fans of Georgia football opponents. (Submitted Photo)

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Oglethorpe County rentals growing in popularity

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Jim Cabaniss’ 7,200-square-foot home in Stephens is so popular it's booked from next May through August.   “I am drawing out-of-state people, nobody from Georgia,” he said.
Kayleigh Hilley, who finished second in the state last year, wins a match against Putnam County's Breyesia Farley during Oglethorpe County's 72-18 win on Nov. 18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kayleigh Hilley, who finished second in the state last year, wins a match against Putnam County's Breyesia Farley during Oglethorpe County's 72-18 win on Nov. 18. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Trailblazer Hilley determined to win state title

De Turner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
When sophomore Kayleigh Hilley first asked her parents if she could start wrestling in the seventh grade, they didn’t exactly jump on board. After being encouraged to join by other female wrestlers on the team, she begged her parents for weeks before they let her try it out.
Sybil Gabriel Gooch

Sybil Gabriel Gooch

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Obituary: Sybil Gabriel Gooch

News Staff
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Sybil Gabriel Gooch, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021.    She was born in Oglethorpe County to the late Julius and Mozelle Gabriel. She was the wife of the late Luther Gooch, who she married during WWII.

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District looks at new K-5 building idea

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
A new K-5 school might be coming to Oglethorpe County.   School Superintendent Beverley Levine met with teachers from both the elementary and primary schools last Friday to discuss plans to develop and build a new kindergarten through fifth grade school behind the current elementary school.