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Voter registration deadline Oct. 11

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election will close Tuesday, Oct. 11. Those wishing to vote in the election must register to vote before the deadline.
The annual Bowman Fall Festival included a good time filled with dancing on the downtown square Saturday, Sept. 24. While music played, the 706’ers line dancers boogied to the music along with Bowman Librarian Vivian Barnes. (Photos by Scoggins)

The annual Bowman Fall Festival included a good time filled with dancing on the downtown square Saturday, Sept. 24. While music played, the 706’ers line dancers boogied to the music along with Bowman Librarian Vivian Barnes. (Photos by Scoggins)

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‘Boogieing’ at the Bowman Fall Festival

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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City hopes to make a splash

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com and Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   A highly-anticipated splash pad could be the newest recreational activity in the City of Elberton if a budget of funding from a second tranche of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies is approved by the city...
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Board of Education approves new public participation rules

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Elbert County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve new “Rules of Conduct for Public Participation and Input” in accordance with state legislation passed during the 2022 legislative session that mandates BOEs provide public comments during meetings.
Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) parents Jessica and Travis Bryant, Bryant, Coach Larry Kesler and Superintendent Jon Jarvis. (Photo by Wells)

Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) parents Jessica and Travis Bryant, Bryant, Coach Larry Kesler and Superintendent Jon Jarvis. (Photo by Wells)

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Bryant receives champion ring

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Girls individual state champion Abby Bryant was presented her state champion ring during Monday night’s Elbert County Board of Education meeting. Bryant, now a senior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School, was crowned the 2022 AA Girls State Golf Champion in May.
Members of the Elbert County Water Response and Rescue Team helped recover the body of a pilot of a double-engine plane that crashed in Lake Hartwell Sept. 10. The pilot was identified as Todd Jeffrey Carrell, 55, of North Port Florida. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

Members of the Elbert County Water Response and Rescue Team helped recover the body of a pilot of a double-engine plane that crashed in Lake Hartwell Sept. 10. The pilot was identified as Todd Jeffrey Carrell, 55, of North Port Florida. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

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Elbert dive team helps recover pilot, plane in Lake Hartwell

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com and Dan Hunt Publisher, The Hartwell Sun   The Elbert County Emergency Management Agency’s (EMA) Water Response and Rescue Team helped recover the pilot of a double-engine plane, along with the aircraft, from the depths of Lake Hartwell Sept. 15.
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Five-year low millage rate approved

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners approved its lowest millage rate in the last five years for both incorporated and unicorporated areas of the county during Monday night’s regular meeting.
Emily Thompson holds a copy of “Once in a Lifetime,” a children’s book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce. (Photo by Dan Hunt, The Hartwell Sun)

Emily Thompson holds a copy of “Once in a Lifetime,” a children’s book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce. (Photo by Dan Hunt, The Hartwell Sun)

Local teacher pens ‘Once in a lifetime’ children’s book

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Dan Hunt Publisher, The Hartwell Sun   People grieve over loved ones in different ways and self expression through writing is certainly one way for some.