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Library hosting ‘drop-in celebration’ for author Lindsey P. Brackett’s new book

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

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Council member Tyson Almond announces resignation Monday

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Bowman City Council Member Tyson Almond announced his resignation Monday night.

Almond said he will be moving to Buford in order to start a new job.

Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, on the right, at the recent ribbon cutting for the new Adams Medical Office Building. Shown at the ribbon cutting are (L-R) Jannie Wade (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. Mark Daniel, Mary Moon (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. David Mize, Patsy Whaley, Executive Director of Office of Rural Health, State of Georgia and Stabilization Grant Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Poon, Rev. Thomas Moon (Clyde Adams’ nephew), Dr. Glenn Poon, Tom Steele, Dr. Louis Fernandez, Sid Adams, Dr. Dan McA

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Trapnell to serve on rural health advisory board

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Elbert Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kerry Trapnell has been selected to serve on the advisory board of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicin

Savanna Marrie Jennings sits alone, handcuffed by Scott Franklin of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after a jury convicted her on seven charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the death of Otha Perrin in 2018. She was also found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a felony and concealing the death of another. (Photo by Jones)

Granddaughter convicted

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

It took an Elbert County jury only one hour and 40 minutes to convict Savanna Marrie Jennings, 21, of seven charges, including felony murder and malice murder in connection with the brutal murder o

ECCHS 2019 graduate M’Kinzey Mackey became a machine operator at MöllerTech after she graduated and has now become a valued employee.

Howell and Mackey make work happen at MöllerTech

News Staff

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

As students go through the Elbert County School system, each adult they come in contact with wants to help them find their place and success in achieving their goals as they leave campus.

View of dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge

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County and Corps come together for joint cleanup

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Monday, August 19, 2019

The Corps of Engineers, Elbert County Code Enforcement, Elbert County Road Department and Keep Elbert County Beautiful (KECB) are currently in the process of a joint clean up effort to address a "m

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DOA surprised by lot of interest in soil amendment regulations

Rose Scoggins

Monday, August 19, 2019

The Anthony Shoals Preservation Group has contributed greatly in the revised Georgia Department of Agriculture’s soil amendment regulations.

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Commission OKs rezoning request

Shana Toney

Monday, August 19, 2019

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request filed by North Georgia Capital Investment to rezone 753 acres on William Smith Road (near Richard B.

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Waggoner introduces band exchange

Cary Best

Monday, August 19, 2019

Blue Devils (L-R) L.J. Browner, Mehki Davenport, Corbin Mattox, Tobias Jones, C.J. Tate and Caleb Hale take part in an exchange practice with the band Aug.