Oglethorpe Echo

Volunteers for the Community Christmas charitable group post for a photo at an event in 2020. (Submitted Photo)

Volunteers for the Community Christmas charitable group post for a photo at an event in 2020. (Submitted Photo)

Growth of Community Christmas continues Drewry's vision, goals

Alden Lisse
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Twenty-five years ago, Catherine Drewry was looking for a way to donate toys to kids who likely wouldn’t receive any for Christmas.   “I thought, well surely, some neighbors and I could get together and maybe we could sponsor a family,” Drewry said.   She set out to do just that.
Rick Berry was a fixture in Oglethorpe County since starting Goodness Grows nursery in Crawford in 1977. Berry, who also was the mayor of Lexington from 2020-21, died from pancreatic cancer last week. (Submitted Photo)

Rick Berry was a fixture in Oglethorpe County since starting Goodness Grows nursery in Crawford in 1977. Berry, who also was the mayor of Lexington from 2020-21, died from pancreatic cancer last week. (Submitted Photo)

Berry's life leaves large, lasting legacy

Julianna Duennes Russ
Thursday, November 18, 2021
From cultivating a widespread love of horticulture to providing flowers for events both large and small, Rick Berry made an impact far beyond Oglethorpe County while also serving as a community leader.    The beloved Lexington business owner and former mayor died Friday of pancreatic cancer.
Perhaps you read Rick Bragg’s magazine columns in Southern Living and Garden & Gun. This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s 10th book. (Submitted Photo)

Perhaps you read Rick Bragg’s magazine columns in Southern Living and Garden & Gun. This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s 10th book. (Submitted Photo)

Opinion Column: Bragg's new book will help you soothe life's screeches

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Screeeeeeeeeeech!   I’m not sure which word best translates to fingernails clawing a blackboard. “Screech” comes as close as I can get.   Decades have vamoosed since I last heard that annoying sound, but a plethora of modern-day substitutes have come along since my grammar-school days.
There's space for 24 vendors and several more outside at the Eighth Annual Oglethorpe County Christmas Marketplace at the Historic Depot in Crawford this weekend. (Submitted Photo)

There's space for 24 vendors and several more outside at the Eighth Annual Oglethorpe County Christmas Marketplace at the Historic Depot in Crawford this weekend. (Submitted Photo)

Christmas Marketplace aims for bigger crowds this year

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, November 18, 2021
After seeing a decrease in attendance last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Linda Parish is hopeful that the crowds at this year’s Oglethorpe County Christmas Marketplace will be back to normal.
Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Henderson looks to lead young girls team to playoffs

De Turner
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Freshman Kenzie Henderson is one of seven underclassmen preparing to lead the Oglethorpe County High School girls basketball team back to the state playoffs. After losing in the first round last year, the team will look to Henderson to be a young leader during the season.
Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Pittard, Huff bring young leadership to boys basketball

De Turner
Thursday, November 18, 2021
With a new head coach and plenty of young talent, the Oglethorpe County’s boys basketball team prepares for its first game this week. Following a difficult few years, the team will rely on underclassmen to help turn the program around.

High school to appeal region realignment

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oglethorpe County High School will appeal its realignment to Region 8-AA.   Athletic director Kris Patel said the appeal to the Georgia High School Association will be heard on Thursday, Nov. 18.