Martin, Boggs aim to build county's tennis program
Lloyd Martin, a husband, father, teacher, and tennis coach from Athens, is aiming to rebuild the junior tennis programs in Athens and Oglethorpe County, alongside longtime friend and…
County residents start Easter celebrations early
Sandy Cross Baptist Church and Mt. Pleasant Community Church in Crawford celebrated Easter early this past weekend with the annual Family Easter and Spring Out Fundraiser.
Meet the Oglethorpe County Commissioner candidates from Districts 1 and 3
Lewis “Phil” Sanders, Darrius Tompkins and Howard Sanders are running for District 1 Commissioner, and David Clark and Debbie Furbish are running for District 3 Commissioner. Listen to what the candidates have to say about their platforms and why they think you should vote for them this upcoming primary. Reporting by Katherine Lewis Editing by Julia Walkup
Scenes from the Trump rally in Commerce
Several Oglethorpe County residents attended a Save America rally, featuring former president Donald J. Trump and a number of other Republican candidates, on March 26 in Commerce, Georgia. See inside the rally with this video by Echo contributor Sydney Hood.
Oglethorpe County concert venue reopens with live music, community vibe
Linda Helmly, born and raised in Maxeys, has a motto: to leave a place better than she found it.
That is exactly what she intends to do with the newest iteration of the Oglethorpe Fresh…
Beloved organist retires after 59 years at Salem Baptist Church
Nina Hayes was first introduced to the piano through a lesson at her elementary school in Greene County when she was just 5 years old.
“I love to play, I always have,” Hayes said. “In the…
WATCH: No. 3 Railroad Street hosts guitarist, composer Hiroya Tsukamoto
No. 3 Railroad Street continued its monthly concert series on Sunday. The Arnoldsville venue held a concert on March 13 headlining the Japanese-born Hiroya Tsukamoto.
The U.S. and internationally…
WATCH: Oglethorpe County hosts 4-H/FFA livestock show
On Feb. 19, Oglethorpe County hosted the annual 4-H/FFA Winter Livestock show at the Oglethorpe Ag Education Center. The show was hosted by the Oglethorpe County Livestock Show Committee and was open to students from Oglethorpe and surrounding counties.
Read the full story here.
WATCH: OCHS boys, girls golf teams strive for successful upcoming season
Not having a local golf course hasn't stopped the Oglethorpe County boys golf team from focusing on this season. With last year’s region win under their belt, the team is looking for even more success. The Oglethorpe County girls golf team is working on building a strong foundation this season. With only four girls — only two who have played before — they're focusing on preparation before their first match in March.
Read the full story for the girls team here and the boys team here.
WATCH: Bluegrass group performs at local barbeque joint
A bluegrass group nestles into the corner of G Brand BBQ in Crawford every Thursday night, and they ginger- ly pluck the strings of their guitars, mandolins and fiddles. The lively tempo elevates the spirit of the restaurant, moving a small child to stomp his cowboy boots onto the concrete floors. Some react to the beat by tapping their feet, while others continue in chatter.