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Jennifer Mearkle started “The Cadaver Chronicles” as a way to have fun throughout the month of October. A different skeletal scene can be found in front of her home every day throughout the month. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jennifer Mearkle started “The Cadaver Chronicles” as a way to have fun throughout the month of October. A different skeletal scene can be found in front of her home every day throughout the month. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mearkle brings Halloween fun to Tusten Street

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Much like the month of December has “Elf on the Shelf,” Elberton has had its own “Skeletons on South Tusten” throughout the month of October thanks to Jennifer Mearkle’s creativity. On Oct.
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Rucker goes back to school

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   After nearly three decades at the Elberton Police Department, Capt. Darin Rucker will leave his post and become the new transportation director for the Elbert County Board of Education in November.
The City of Elberton and the Elbert County Board of Commissioners recently signed proclamations for the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of “National Support your Local Chamber of Commerce” day. Pictured with the proclamations are (L-R) Mayor Daniel Graves, Chamber Chairman Kam McClary and Executive Director/President Rebecca Holliday (Photo by Wells)

The City of Elberton and the Elbert County Board of Commissioners recently signed proclamations for the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of “National Support your Local Chamber of Commerce” day. Pictured with the proclamations are (L-R) Mayor Daniel Graves, Chamber Chairman Kam McClary and Executive Director/President Rebecca Holliday (Photo by Wells)

Proclaiming support for the Chamber

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to help them celebrate “National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce” today.

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McClary makes history as chamber chairman

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
When Kam McClary took over as chairman of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce in 2020, he was the first African American chairman in the chamber’s history and is now just one of seven chairman to serve a two-year term.
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Commissioners table animal control move

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The county animal control department will remain under the supervision of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office until further notice after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to table the department relocation Oct. 11.
Elberton Police Chief Scott Marunich (left) shakes hands with Rev. John Barnett before the Faith and Blue event. (Photo by Christy David)

Elberton Police Chief Scott Marunich (left) shakes hands with Rev. John Barnett before the Faith and Blue event. (Photo by Christy David)

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EPD hosts first Faith and Blue event

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Elberton Police Department (EPD) held its first annual Faith and Blue event Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Elbert Theatre with a panel of speakers on “Crucial Community Conversations.” The panel featured EPD representatives Chief Scott Marunich, Major Joey David and Capt.
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Nonprofits request remaining ARPA funds

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Chairman Lee Vaughn has promised the Elberton/Elbert County Coalition of Nonprofits that a vote will be taken on their request for money from the county’s tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds during the county’s November meeting.
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4-H center plans set to move forward

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Sealed bids for a general contractor to construct the new county extension/4-H building and a show arena on the same property are scheduled to be requested if approved by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday night’s meeting.