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Man wanted in 2012 rape arrested in Crawford
A man wanted for rape in California in 2012 is being held at the Oglethorpe County Jail. Miguel Morales-Lemus was arrested in Crawford on April 24 after he was stopped for speeding on Hutchins Road. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license and was also charged with a violation of...
New sign installed on former Bell’s store
Changes are happening at the store formerly known as Bell’s. The Bell’s sign was replaced two weeks ago by one with the name of the current owner, B&T’s Food Fresh Market. The sign by the road was scheduled to be changed at the same time, but it...
Elbert County man gets life in prison for killing girlfriend
A Bowman man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday after he pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend who was stabbed to death in their home. Andrew Nicholas Berry, 35, entered the pleas to murder and cruelty to children in Elbert County Superior Court, according to Northern Circuit District Attorney Parks White.
Bowman resident charged with killing woman in Hartwell motel
An Elbert County man is charged with murder following the slaying of a woman inside a Hartwell motel. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation this week announced the arrest of Matthew Carey, 41, of Bowman. He is charged with malice and felony murder and aggravated assault. Carey is a suspect in...
Where the cicadas sing: Periodical group emerges, is everywhere
Sarah Rutherford has developed a fascination with cicadas. Like many Georgians this spring, the Lexington resident has taken photos of the insects, which are seemingly everywhere. “I went outside, and there were literally hundreds and hundreds of these. And they were hatching,” Rutherford said. “I was watching them crawl out...
Iconic Iron Horse sculpture will be removed for extensive restoration this summer
The Iron Horse will disappear later this spring from the rural location where it has stood for more than 60 years like a dark silhouette against the horizon. This steel sculpture of a horse has become a landmark for travelers along Georgia Highway 15 near the Oconee River in Greene County.
Oglethorpe County's Josh Hawkins takes position with Athens-Clarke County government
Josh Hawkins is heading to Athens. Hawkins, Oglethorpe County’s administrator, has been hired as the capital projects administrator for Athens-Clarke County, according to a news release on Tuesday. “I am grateful for this opportunity to serve Athens-Clarke County and its residents,” Hawkins said in the release. “I look forward...
Prep Roundup: Henderson, Goddard help girls track win region meet
Henderson, Goddard help girls track win region meet. Kenzie Henderson and Denim Goddard tied for the high point trophy as the Oglethorpe County girls track team won the Region 5-A Division I meet at Jasper County on April 25. Henderson won the high jump and the 300-meter hurdles, and was...
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