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The 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team received their state championship rings during halftime of the Elbert vs. Hart football game Friday, Aug. 19 in the Granite Bowl.

The 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team received their state championship rings during halftime of the Elbert vs. Hart football game Friday, Aug. 19 in the Granite Bowl.

Ringing in the state champs

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Above, pictured are Coaches Donald Bolton and Josh Jones, Hannah Brady, Aaniyah Allen, Chloe Robertson, Jamia Allen, Emily Booth, Azaria Mattox, Keitasia Glaze, Jameria Allen, Miller Drake, Lilly Ray, Ava Lunsford, Jordan Glaze, Terrace Hester, Brenasia Faust Coaches Shameya Gibbs-Brown and Haylee...
David Hunt (right) was sworn in by Elbert County Probate Judge Stephanie Hewell (left) Tuesday, Aug. 16 as the newest commissioner on the Elbert County Board of Commissioners. Hunt was recently appointed by the board to fill the remaining term on the District 1 seat after it was vacated due to former commissioner Horace Harper’s passing in June. (Photo by Scoggins)

David Hunt (right) was sworn in by Elbert County Probate Judge Stephanie Hewell (left) Tuesday, Aug. 16 as the newest commissioner on the Elbert County Board of Commissioners. Hunt was recently appointed by the board to fill the remaining term on the District 1 seat after it was vacated due to former commissioner Horace Harper’s passing in June. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Budget delays continue

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted to table advertising the 2023 fiscal year budget for a second time during a five-minute called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17 after citing that they had not had time to review the amended budget.
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Bowman approves rezone requests

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
After a nearly hour-long public hearing that brought concerns from local citizens, a trio of rezone requests for property in the Bowman city limits was approved, with one being amended, during the Bowman City Council’s regular meeting Monday night.
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BOE rolls back rate

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) voted during a called meeting Aug. 19 to approve a .022 rollback for the 2023 millage rate. The new rate is down to 14.228 from the 14.250 rate that was set for 2022.
(L-R) Jessie Powers and Mauricio Cortez, of Powers Farm and Ranch, bring farm-fresh vegetables and beef to the farmers market each Wednesday. (Photos by Scoggins)

(L-R) Jessie Powers and Mauricio Cortez, of Powers Farm and Ranch, bring farm-fresh vegetables and beef to the farmers market each Wednesday. (Photos by Scoggins)

Farm-fresh goods come to Main Street

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Before the sun rises each Wednesday morning, Mary Jean Smith drives to the downtown square, unloads her tables from her truck and sets up a variety of fresh flower bouquets, canned goods, homegrown vegetables and embroidered pillow cases.

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Detention center officer arrested after shooting

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
An Elbert County Detention Center officer was arrested Monday afternoon after a shooting incident occurred early Sunday morning at a Mineral Springs Road apartment complex. Willgwenda McIntosh, 29, of 30 Oak St. was arrested by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Aug.
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Softball, baseball fields to flood with new illumination

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   New and improved lighting is coming to the Elbert County Comprehensive High School baseball and softball fields at a cost of nearly $400,000 after the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) voted to approve the expenditure during Monday night’s meeting.
The first exhibit of a three-exhibit tour on the Holocaust is on display at the Elbert County Public Library until Aug. 22. The second exhibit will begin Aug. 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

The first exhibit of a three-exhibit tour on the Holocaust is on display at the Elbert County Public Library until Aug. 22. The second exhibit will begin Aug. 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Holocaust exhibit on display at library

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
In partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia Public Library Service is proud to announce a tour of banner exhibits in public libraries statewide to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to promote public understanding of the history.