Elberton’s water department’s revenues have benefitted from Georgia Renewable Power’s incinerator plant in Madison County. Since September GRP has had to send wastewater back to Elberton’s two sewage treatment plants to be treated before being released into nearby streams in Elbert County. (Photo by Jones)

Water both ways, Elberton getting paid

When Madison County’s Industrial Development and Building Authority (MCIDBA) approached the City of Elberton about running a water line to the Broad River for the purpose of purchasing water from the city, crunching numbers showed that it would be a…

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Elberton’s water department’s revenues have benefitted from Georgia Renewable Power’s incinerator plant in Madison County. Since September GRP has had to send wastewater back to Elberton’s two sewage treatment plants to be treated before being released into nearby streams in Elbert County. (Photo by Jones)

Water both ways, Elberton getting paid

Gary Jones
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

When Madison County’s Industrial Development and Building Authority (MCIDBA) approached the City of Elberton about running a water line to the Broad River for the purpose of purchasing water from t

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Blue Devil Jamil Burton celebrates the Devils’ Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

Region Champions - Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Elbert County Blue Devils Head Coach Don Hurlburt knew in August, before the season even started, that his Blue Devils were good enough to be region champions. 

Lady Devils Jamia and Jameria Allen, Lilly Ray and Brenasia Faust celebrate the Lady Devils' Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

Region Champions - Lady Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Before the Lady Devils took the court against the Rabun County Lady Wildcats at Banks County High School Feb. 18, Head Coach Josh Jones told them he loved them and he was proud of them. 

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