A host of staffing changes arrive to the Oglethorpe County Library, as current branch manager Katherine Ratcliffe prepares to move to Bogart County at the end of April while Beth Atkins begins her job as children’s program specialist in Oglethorpe. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/new…

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Barrs Industries CEO Andy Barrs wants to rezone a strip of property near Highway 78 in Arnoldsville. The area would be rezoned to B2, which would allow for commercial and industrial development. Read more below: theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/bar…

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Senior Kenzie Henderson made her mark at Oglethorpe County Athletics as a state champion, multi-sport athlete and quiet leader. She’s chasing a fourth state high jump title after winning the Region 8-A Division I meet. theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/henders…  meet.Read

Josh Robinson, a longtime paramedic and Oglethorpe County native, has been named the county's new EMS director. Robinson steps into the role with a focus on patient care and future improvements. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/rob…

Josh Robinson, a longtime paramedic and Oglethorpe County native, has been named the county's new EMS director. Robinson steps into the role with a focus on patient care and future improvements. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/rob…

A proposed chicken plant in Franklin County could threaten the Broad River, one of Georgia’s last free-flowing rivers. Oglethorpe County officials and advocates are urging action to protect water quality. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/nob…

A proposed chicken plant in Franklin County could threaten the Broad River, one of Georgia’s last free-flowing rivers. Oglethorpe County officials and advocates are urging action to protect water quality. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/nob…

Several Oglethorpe County High School seniors are preparing to take their athletic careers to the next level👏 Read about their next steps here: theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/ochs-at…

Several Oglethorpe County Schools seniors are preparing to take their athletic careers to the next level. 👏 Read about their next steps here: theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/ochs-at…

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With 37 years of experience and responsibility as a track coach, Dwight Howard Sr. said he is trying to help young athletes in the OC rec program understand the foundations of the sport. Read more here: theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/rec-tra…

With 37 years of experience and responsibility as a track coach, Dwight Howard Sr. said he is trying to help young athletes in the OC rec program understand the foundations of the sport. Read more here: theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/rec-tra…

Residents voice concerns about proposed chicken houses and warehouse rezones at the latest Board of Commissioners meeting. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-news/deb…

The Oglethorpe County football team has started spring practice where the Oglethorpe County Athletics hope to become more systematic in their plays for the upcoming season. #OCPatriots #football #highschoolfootball theoglethorpeecho.com/sports/key-pla…

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