After being a structural engineer and earning a master’s degree in applied statistics, Claudia Reit is now channeling her expertise into a different role, serving as the newest member of the Oglethorpe County Board of Assessors. “When I moved to Oglethorpe, I felt like I was returning home,” Reit said. “It was family, friends, like they’d been waiting… Continue reading Reit, in new role, hopes to help guide county’s growth
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BOC approves subdivision, zoning changes
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved new rules for subdivisions and zoning changes for the A2 (general agriculture district) at its meeting on Monday night. The subdivision changes, which are now part of the Unified Development Code, include a five-year waiting period before property can be split again, and a new “family split” option… Continue reading BOC approves subdivision, zoning changes
Mail delivery continues to be an issue
On some evenings in Oglethorpe County, the mail doesn’t arrive until after dinnertime. Residents say they’ve waited as late as 8 p.m. for delivery, a far cry from when letters and bills once showed up by early afternoon. The delays reflect a broader shift in how the U.S. Postal Service operates after consolidating small-town offices, such… Continue reading Mail delivery continues to be an issue
Commission approves A1 modifications
INFOBOX: Special budget meeting The Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17 to finalize the 2026 budget and millage rate. The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved revisions to the A1 Zoning District ordinance following a recommended approval from the zoning board at its Monday meeting. This makes changes to legacy setback… Continue reading Commission approves A1 modifications
Commission OKs subdivision, RV ordinance changes
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the county’s subdivision and recreational vehicle ordinances at its meeting on Monday night, following a recommendation from the zoning board. The commissioners approved the changes 4-0. District 1 Commissioner Howard Sanders was not present at the meeting, and approximately 25 people were in attendance. The subdivision… Continue reading Commission OKs subdivision, RV ordinance changes
