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Len Hauss, center, enjoyed a reunion with his former quarterbacks Billy Kilmer, left, and Sonny Jurgensen at the last Redskins' game at Washington's RFK Stadium in 1996. Both quarterbacks attended Monday's memorial service for Hauss. Kilmer delivered a eulogy regaling their years in the NFL and fishing with Hauss on the Altamaha River. (Submitted Photo)

Opinion Column: Legend of former Bulldog, Redskin Len Hauss will live on

Dink NeSmith

Thursday, December 23, 2021

(Note: This eulogy was delivered on Dec. 20 in Jesup First Baptist Church.) Len Hauss. I can close my eyes and see the Yellow Jackets’ fullback, No. 41, pile driving Jesup to a 1959 state football championship.

Opinion Column: 'A well-timed loss can be a big motivator'

Dink NeSmith

Thursday, December 9, 2021

With brown stains in the corners of Clint Madray’s mouth, he growled over his tobacco chaw. His old Bulldog coach, Wally Butts, would have loved listening to his disciple’s locker-room rants. I never saw our coach spit or swallow.

The new staff of The Oglethorpe Echo, along with Managing Editor Andy Johnston and Chairman Dink NeSmith, mark the beginning of reporting for Oglethorpe County. (Submitted Photo/Sarah Freeman)

UGA students begin reporting for the Echo

Andy Johnston

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Welcome to a new era at The Oglethorpe Echo. Looking at this front page, you might have noticed strange new names and a different look to your community newspaper. Please don’t be alarmed.

The Echo's Opinion: Here's to our future: A new era

News Staff

Thursday, November 4, 2021

The Oglethorpe Echo has a proud, 148-year-old heritage. Dating back to its founding in 1874, the weekly newspaper has recorded this Northeast Georgia community’s happenings and history. Long before the Digital Age, The Echo was Oglethorpe’s “Google.