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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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 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
