Oglethorpe County
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Tips to Avoid Being Scammed
By Nicole Castrellon Have you ever been the victim of a scam? Residents in Oglethorpe County are the latest to report attempts to misrepresent business dealings in our area. The Georgia Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit helps protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. Its website lists the following tips to…
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Oglethorpe County Plans Community Listening Session
By Abby Jessen What do you think about the Oglethorpe County School System? The Oglethorpe County Board of Education wants to find out and is holding a Community Listening Session from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 27, at Oglethorpe County Middle School. The public can voice their opinions on what is working as…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 7
Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. – Jackson County Commissioner Chas Hardy is doing everything he can to help the community. Along with being…
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12 New Chicken Houses are Coming to Oglethorpe County
12 new chicken houses are coming to Devil’s Pond road in Oglethorpe County. In a 4-1 vote last night, Oglethorpe County commissioners approved the rezoning of a parcel of land from general agriculture to intensive agriculture. This proposal has caused a lot of conflict these past few months because the chicken…
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Deer-Vehicle Collisions Increase in Mating Season
By: Kara Murphy University of Georgia researchers are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer this fall. According to a new UGA study, that’s the time of year when deer are mating and most likely to create a hazard by running across the road. Between 2005 and 2012, 45,811…
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Oglethorpe County Chicken Houses Update
There could soon be 12 new chicken houses on Devils Pond/Harris Road in Oglethorpe County. The above map shows exactly where they will be located. In a 2-1 vote, the Zoning Board recommended approval to rezone this parcel of land from general agriculture (A2) to intensive agriculture (A1). It is…
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ICYMI: Oglethorpe County High School Gym Renovations
Renovations are coming to the Oglethorpe County High School gym. Reporter Abby Jessen talked to the construction coordinator for the project Wednesday to find out what changes they are making.
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Coming Home: One Man’s Journey to His Roots
One Oglethorpe County worker is proof that home is where the heart is. Josh Hawkins ended his seven years in the U.S. Army with a deep-rooted desire to return home and serve those in his community through public administration. While managing budget, employees and county operations can be hard, Hawkins…
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An Update on Oglethorpe County’s ‘Black Hole’
By Abby Jessen The uproar among Oglethorpe County citizens that led to the gym being referred to as a ‘black hole’ is quieter as construction moves forward on the Oglethorpe County High School gym. Director of System Operations Cindi Lowe and Construction Manager Malcom Bryan give an update on the modernization project…
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Stories to Watch: September 23
Local high school gets a face lift: Oglethorpe County High School’s gym is undergoing a renovation. Reporter Abby Jessen is speaking with the Director of System Operations and the Construction Manager about the importance of this project. Fall is in the air: Washington Farms is having their opening day is this Saturday at 10am!…