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Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Patriots defeat Putnam, Winder in first home matches

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oglethorpe County opened its home schedule with two victories on Tuesday. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18 and Winder-Barrow 72-9.   “All in all, it was a solid night,” coach Tim Stoudenmire said in an email.

Obituary: Dorothy Quilla Bridges Cecchini

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy Quilla Bridges Cecchini, age 95, of Lawrence Cecchini Road, Elberton, wife of 69 years to the late Lawrence Cecchini, finished her course in faith on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.    Mrs.
Alexander T. Dillard

Alexander T. Dillard

Obituary: Alexander T. Dillard

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Alexander T. Dillard, 65, drew his last breath on November 15, 2021. A life-long resident of Arnoldsville, GA, Alex was preceded in death by his parents James Osborne Dillard and Ethel Bell Dillard. He was a cattleman and the fifth generation to work the family farm in the Wolfskin Community.

Obituary: Richard 'Rick' Berry

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Richard “Rick” Berry, founding owner of Goodness Grows plant nursery in Lexington, GA, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., at home. He co-founded the nursery with his late partner, Marcus “Marc” Richardson, 43 years ago.
Ellouise Spivey

Ellouise Spivey

Obituary: Ellouise Spivey

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Ellouise Spivey, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021.   A resident of Crawford, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Gray and Effie Woodard Gray. Mrs. Spivey attended Winterville United Methodist Church.
George Dennis 'Mac' McElhannon

George Dennis 'Mac' McElhannon

Obituary: George Dennis 'Mac' McElhannon

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  George Dennis “Mac” McElhannon, 74, husband of 51 years to Nina Jean McElhannon, died Friday, November 12, 2021.   Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Ishmael Worth McElhannon and Mary Lee Bell McElhannon and father to the late Wendy Lynn McElhannon and Jason Scott McElhannon.
William Jackson served on the USS Glacier in the U.S. Coast Gaurd for almost four years. He is one of many Oglethorpe County natives who have served in the military. (Submitted Photo)

William Jackson served on the USS Glacier in the U.S. Coast Gaurd for almost four years. He is one of many Oglethorpe County natives who have served in the military. (Submitted Photo)

Those Who Served: Honoring the veterans of Oglethorpe County

Alden Lisse
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The flash of an explosion blinded William Jackson in the engine room of the USS Glacier.    Jackson, a fireman for the U.S. Coast Guard, had been watching the ship’s generators and switchboard in the middle of the night. As he walked by one generator, it suddenly erupted.
Barry and Iris Walker attended Game 4 of the World Series to help check a box off their bucket list. The Braves won the World Series for the first time since 1995. (Photo/Sarah White)

Barry and Iris Walker attended Game 4 of the World Series to help check a box off their bucket list. The Braves won the World Series for the first time since 1995. (Photo/Sarah White)

World Series Braves win captivates local couple

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Barry and Iris Walker had three big items on their bucket list: attend a Little League World Series, a College World Series and a World Series. They just checked one of those boxes off their list.   The Oglethorpe County natives attended Game 4 of the World Series at Truist Park on Oct. 30.