Garrett Kicklighter · Aug 24, 2023 · 8:58 PM UTC

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Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick24 Aug 2023

Last one of the summer, thank you ⁦@oglethorpe_echo⁩ theoglethorpeecho.com/local-…

County budget increases for 2024

The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2024 operating budget of $9.55 million at Monday’s called meeting. The total is $755,000 more than this year’s operating budget of...

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Garrett Kicklighter · Jul 28, 2023 · 5:50 PM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick28 Jul 2023

County cleans up after thunderstorms | The Oglethorpe Echo theoglethorpeecho.com/local-…

County cleans up after thunderstorms

The thunderstorms that hit Northeast Georgia last Thursday caused extensive damage, power outages and road closures throughout Oglethorpe County. Dozens of county roads were closed by downed trees...

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UGA Grady College · Jul 27, 2023 · 7:53 PM UTC

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UGA Grady College@UGAGrady27 Jul 2023

.@amandabright of @coxinstituteuga writes for @NiemanLab about lessons learned after the Dept. of Journalism took over the @oglethorpe_echo. bit.ly/3KjdLqC

ALT A group of citizens listen to presentations at an open house for the Oglethorpe Echo in 2021.

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Oglethorpe Echo · Jul 20, 2023 · 7:30 PM UTC

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Oglethorpe Echo@oglethorpe_echo20 Jul 2023

The Georgia Department of Agriculture will hire staff, update software and increase enforcement to strengthen the state’s Soil Amendment Program, according to an email last week. Click the link to read more. theoglethorpeecho.com/local-…

State adds resources to sludge program

The Georgia Department of Agriculture will hire staff, update software and increase enforcement to strengthen the state’s Soil Amendment Program, according to an email last week. The department...

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UGA Grady College · Jul 17, 2023 · 4:29 PM UTC

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UGA Grady College@UGAGrady17 Jul 2023

Congratulations to the @oglethorpe_echo on being named as a finalist for two visual journalism packages in the 2023 Nonprofit News Awards micro division!

Institute for Nonprofit News@INN17 Jul 2023

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2023 Nonprofit News Awards! 🏆 The Nonprofit News Awards (INNYs) honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. Learn more: inn.org/about/our-work/nonpr… #nonprofitnews #innys2023

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Garrett Kicklighter · Jul 14, 2023 · 8:35 PM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Jul 2023

County adds flashing stop signs on Sandy Cross Road theoglethorpeecho.com/local-…

County adds flashing stop signs on Sandy Cross Road

The county added two flashing stop signs at the intersection of Sandy Cross and Lexington-Carlton roads to help mitigate the increased traffic there, Commission Chair Jay Paul said. He added it seems...

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UGA Grady College · Jun 12, 2023 · 4:28 PM UTC

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UGA Grady College@UGAGrady12 Jun 2023

Congratulations to @oglethorpe_echo and the students/faculty who staff it! 🏆 This spring, the paper has received a long list of recognitions and awards, including nine @GAPressAssoc Better Newspaper Contest awards. t.uga.edu/9as

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Garrett Kicklighter · May 23, 2023 · 7:38 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick23 May 2023

LeBron is 38 and just went 40/10/9. What else do you want from him?

Garrett Kicklighter · May 22, 2023 · 2:02 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick22 May 2023

They’re gonna broadcast the finals on NBA TV

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Garrett Kicklighter · May 5, 2023 · 9:37 PM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick5 May 2023

Athens-Clarke County is a hub for pedestrians and cyclists. The county has taken measures to improve the safety for both over the years, but many residents still think safety can be improved. Full story here: youtu.be/UdvTVY5ENn0

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Garrett Kicklighter · Nov 14, 2022 · 1:14 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Nov 2022

From 2020 to 2021, Pedestrian fatalities in Georgia increased from 284 to 326.

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Garrett Kicklighter · Nov 14, 2022 · 1:35 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Nov 2022

I also asked Hallum about the idea of Athens-Clarke County being a pedestrian-friendly and/or cyclist-friendly county, and she said, “I think it really depends where you live in Athens.”

Garrett Kicklighter · Nov 14, 2022 · 1:35 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Nov 2022

#JOUR4090

Garrett Kicklighter · Nov 14, 2022 · 1:27 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Nov 2022

Shirelle Hallum, Vision Zero Safety Specialist of Athens-Clarke County, said, “It’s a national trend that pedestrian crashes are on the rise.”

Garrett Kicklighter · Nov 14, 2022 · 1:32 AM UTC

Garrett Kicklighter@lighterkick14 Nov 2022

I also asked Hallum if she thinks Athens-Clarke County is a pedestrian-friendly or cyclist-friendly county and she said, “I think it really depends where you live in Athens.”