Oglethorpe County Government

06/16/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Deputy Clerk

Oglethorpe County Magistrate Court is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Clerk position.

Please see the attached job posting for full details and application instructions.

Applications can be found at: https://www.oglethorpecountyga.gov/job-opportunities

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

06/03/2026

📢 NOW HIRING: Full-Time Election Assistant

The Oglethorpe County Board of Elections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Full-Time Election Assistant.

This position works closely with the Election Supervisor and the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to support the daily operations of the Elections Office, including voter registration, election preparation, poll worker coordination, record maintenance, and assisting the public. Some evening and weekend work may be required during election cycles.

Qualifications include:
✅ High school diploma or equivalent
✅ Strong computer and organizational skills
✅ Excellent customer service and communication abilities
✅ Ability to maintain confidentiality and work accurately under deadlines

Knowledge of election procedures is preferred but not required. Training opportunities are provided.

Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• County benefits package
• Professional training opportunities

Applications are available at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections Office or on the county website.

📍 Submit Applications To:
Oglethorpe County Board of Elections
41 Fairground Road
Lexington, GA 30648

📅 Position Open Until Filled

Please share with anyone who may be interested in serving their community through this important role!

06/01/2026

📢 Board of Commissioners Meeting Location Change

Please note that the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners meeting tonight, June 1st, 2026, will be held at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse located at 111 West Main Street, Lexington, GA.

We anticipate all future Board of Commissioners meetings to be held at the Courthouse from tonight forward.

05/19/2026

05/11/2026

The current items for the May, 2026 Zoning Board meeting are listed on the county website here:
https://www.oglethorpecountyga.gov/current-zoning-items

These items will be heard at the Oglethorpe County Zoning Board meeting on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Board of Commissioners’ Board Room located at 105 Union Point Rd, Lexington. This meeting does not allow public input, but you can submit a public comment for an item through the link listed above. Both the Zoning Board members and the Board of Commissioners will review public comments.

The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners will then hold a public hearing on these items on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Board of Commissioners' Board Room. The purpose of the public hearing is to present current applications to the Board of Commissioners and to offer an opportunity for public input on the application at that time.

You can participate on an agenda item if you would like by appearing in person at the Board of Commissioners meeting or by Zoom. Please register in advance on the county website if you would like to participate via Zoom. We would like to encourage you to offer any input that you might have. The Board of Commissioners feels that community input is necessary to make good land use decisions.

If you any questions concerning the applications, please contact Teresa Campbell by email at [email protected] or by phone at 706-405-2436 at the Oglethorpe County Planning and Zoning Office.

04/24/2026

🚫🔥 Burn Ban in Effect – Oglethorpe County
A countywide burn ban has been issued effective April 24 through May 4, 2026 (subject to extension).
Please see the attached notice for full details.