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CASA to begin training July 26

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children in foster care will hold a training in Elberton beginning July 26  for those interested in volunteering.
Georgia State Patrol troopers — Cory Andrews, Brad Cuevas, Dustin Welborn, Kiefer Smith, Bryan Randall, Jesse Lamb and Matthew Bradley — from Post 52 show the trophies they received from MADD Georgia for their efforts combating drunk driving in 2021.

Georgia State Patrol troopers — Cory Andrews, Brad Cuevas, Dustin Welborn, Kiefer Smith, Bryan Randall, Jesse Lamb and Matthew Bradley — from Post 52 show the trophies they received from MADD Georgia for their efforts combating drunk driving in 2021.

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GSP post honored for DUI enforcement

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Local Georgia State Patrol Post 52 was named the Post of the Year at the 18th Annual MADD Georgia Golden Shield Honors held June 15. The awards celebrate and recognize law enforcement officers and agencies, DUI prosecutors and community advocates who help keep roads safe.
Elbert County Middle School Beta Club members (L-R) Adrian Jenkins, Cooper West and Marley Geyer took home third place in the nation for the Book Battle competition at the middle school convention in Nashville June 26 through June 30. Jenkins also took home second place in the nation for the math competition.

Elbert County Middle School Beta Club members (L-R) Adrian Jenkins, Cooper West and Marley Geyer took home third place in the nation for the Book Battle competition at the middle school convention in Nashville June 26 through June 30. Jenkins also took home second place in the nation for the math competition.

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Betas are national champions

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Elbert County’s Beta Clubs are once again national champions as the middle and high school clubs brought home eight of the top awards in the nation during the club’s convention in Nashville, Tennessee June 30 through July 4.
Drone footage from Elbert County Emergency Services shows the aftermath of the bombing at the Georgia Guidestones Wednesday, July 6. After a request from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners authorized the demolishing of the monument later that afternoon. (Photo taken via screen shot of drone footage from Elbert County Emergency Services)

Drone footage from Elbert County Emergency Services shows the aftermath of the bombing at the Georgia Guidestones Wednesday, July 6. After a request from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners authorized the demolishing of the monument later that afternoon. (Photo taken via screen shot of drone footage from Elbert County Emergency Services)

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Disposing of county property

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners met behind closed doors during Monday night’s meeting to discuss the “disposing of county property” related to the Georgia Guidestones.
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District 1 seat receives handful of applicants

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
A handful of citizens have submitted their names to be considered to serve the remaining term of the District 1 commission seat on the Elbert County Board of Commissioners. The seat was vacated by the passing of former long-time commissioner Horace Harper June 10.
Georgia House Rep. Rob Leverett was honored by the Association of County Commissions of Georgia (ACCG) during Monday’s Elbert County Board of Commissioners meeting with a 2022 Legislative Service Award. Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) County Attorney Bill Daughtry, commissioners Chris Alexander and Casey Freeman, Leverett, Kathleen Bowen from the ACCG, commission chairman Lee Vaughn and commissioners Kenneth Ashworth and Freddie Jones. See the full press released on page 10. (Photo by Scoggins)

Georgia House Rep. Rob Leverett was honored by the Association of County Commissions of Georgia (ACCG) during Monday’s Elbert County Board of Commissioners meeting with a 2022 Legislative Service Award. Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) County Attorney Bill Daughtry, commissioners Chris Alexander and Casey Freeman, Leverett, Kathleen Bowen from the ACCG, commission chairman Lee Vaughn and commissioners Kenneth Ashworth and Freddie Jones. See the full press released on page 10. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Rep. Rob Leverett honored by ACCG

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Elberton Star has released a special edition surrounding the recent bombing and demolition of the Georgia Guidestones. The edition includes a history of the monument, historical and submitted photos as well as other news stories and community reactions.
The Elbert County Road Department dug up land where an alleged time capsule was buried at the site of the Georgia Guidestones. There was no time capsule found at the site despite false information circulating other social media pages. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Road Department dug up land where an alleged time capsule was buried at the site of the Georgia Guidestones. There was no time capsule found at the site despite false information circulating other social media pages. (Photo by Scoggins)

Alleged time capsule disproved

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
Despite the granite plaque at the Georgia Guidestones advertising a time capsule was allegedly buried at the site, there was no evidence of any buried history when digging occurred Friday morning.