A candlelight vigil was held during a bench dedication in honor of James F. Creason at Friday’s Christmas Caroling Event in Bowman, and the candle shines here on Creason’s great-grandson, Easton Moss. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Local

A rural health tax credit program that benefits EMH was discussed last week in the hospital’s Charles Ruff Room. Shown are (L-R) EMH Foundation’s Nancy Seymour, HEART’s Meghan Meyer, Chamber President Leslie Friedman, Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, Madden’s Pharmacy’s Don Piela and HEART’s Rosalyn Merrick. (Photo by Jones)

HEART program funds lagging

Gary Jones
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program representatives Rosalyn Merrick and Meghan Meyer met with local officials last week to explain a state tax program that he

Senator Lee Anderson talks with the Elbert County BOC at their regular monthly work session on Dec. 5.

Tax-intercept

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners hosted Georgia State Senator Lee Anderson at their regularly scheduled work session Dec.

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Regional

Soon-to-be U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is introduced by Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference Wednesday announcing her appointment to Congress for one year. Photo courtesy of Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

Loeffler tapped over Collins as new Georgia Senator

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2019
   Gov. Brian Kemp went against President Trump’s recommendation Wednesday when he selected businesswoman Kelly Loeffler over U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) to fill the U.S. Senate seat left by the retiring Johnny Isakson.    Loeffler will represent the state of...
Chaz Parks jumped into married life alongside his team of groomsmen at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER

UNWIND: Finding a happily ever after among the vines

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Our local wineries go out of their way to prevent Bridezilla meltdowns. They start with picture-perfect views of rolling hills crosshatched with vines that lend a spirit of symmetrical harmony to the scene, along with a liberal pouring policy with their homegrown libations. “I was worried...
Matt Aiken/ Tantrum Brewery

UNWIND: Brew Gurus. Business is hopping at Tantrum

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2019
Ross Crumpton just couldn’t bring himself to sign on the dotted line. It was 2016 and the White County native was about to start a life in Oklahoma with a longterm career in natural gas power generation.  There was only one problem. “I absolutely hated it,” he said. Still, the...
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Sports

Blue Devil sophomore shooting guard Jamil Burton scored seven points during Elbert County’s 60-56 win at Madison County Dec. 6 in Danielsville. (Photo by Dan Giles)

Blue Devils get needed win

Cary Best
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Blue Devils held off a late charging Red Raiders to pick up a ‘needed win’ Friday night in Danielsville.    

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