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Elbert County native Jason Tasi, pictured above, died unexpectedly almost one year ago. His life and artwork will be honored through an art exhibit hosted at the Elberton Arts Center Saturday, Oct. 16. The art show is free and open to the public. Donations and will be accepted and will be given, along with proceeds from the art sold at the event, to Tasi’s widow, Megan and their three children. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Smith)

Elbert County native Jason Tasi, pictured above, died unexpectedly almost one year ago. His life and artwork will be honored through an art exhibit hosted at the Elberton Arts Center Saturday, Oct. 16. The art show is free and open to the public. Donations and will be accepted and will be given, along with proceeds from the art sold at the event, to Tasi’s widow, Megan and their three children. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Smith)

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Art show will honor artist Jason Tasi

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Saturday evening at the Elberton Arts Center will be a memorial tribute to Jason Amani Tasi, belovedly known as “Tasi,” a former Elbert County native and owner of Tasi Tattoo in Royston. Tasi, who would’ve turned 43 Oct. 12, passed away unexpectedly Oct.
County Administrator Bob Thomas (center) shows the Elbert County Board of Commissioners the first draft of a map that would redraw the county’s districts during the BOC’s work session Thursday, Oct. 7. The county is expected to vote on whether or not to redistrict the county by Nov. 2. (Photo by Scoggins)

County Administrator Bob Thomas (center) shows the Elbert County Board of Commissioners the first draft of a map that would redraw the county’s districts during the BOC’s work session Thursday, Oct. 7. The county is expected to vote on whether or not to redistrict the county by Nov. 2. (Photo by Scoggins)

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County’s most aggressive paving project - ever

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners were scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to approve to bid out an over $3.
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Star, WSGC hold forum

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio will be holding a forum for candidates in the upcoming mayor and city council races in both Elberton and Bowman on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Because of COVID issues, there will be no live audience but the forum will be carried live on WSGC (105.
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Man dies in crash

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A two-vehicle collision on Cornell Dairy Drive in Bowman Saturday, Sept. 25 at 12:32 p.m. claimed the life of one of the drivers.
Homecoming court members are (seated, L-R) Jade Partain, Taniah Cunningham, Lacie Hall, Tariyah Allen, Katie Hobbs, Jordan Glaze and Karis Gary. On the back row are class representatives (L-R) sophomore Georgia Phillips, junior Jamia Allen and freshman Hannah Brady.

Homecoming court members are (seated, L-R) Jade Partain, Taniah Cunningham, Lacie Hall, Tariyah Allen, Katie Hobbs, Jordan Glaze and Karis Gary. On the back row are class representatives (L-R) sophomore Georgia Phillips, junior Jamia Allen and freshman Hannah Brady.

Homecoming queen to be crowned

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Friday night Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) will announce the 2021 homecoming queen at halftime of the Elbert County-Haralson football game in the Historic Granite Bowl. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Bet on the Blue Devils.
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Bowman city council plans to honor veterans

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The area around the Veteran’s Memorial on the Bowman Square may be getting a new walkway to memorialize the city’s and county’s veterans after Bowman City Council member Henrietta Williams discussed it with the council at Monday night’s meeting.
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County to build 4-H Center

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Elbert County Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H program offices will soon have a new home after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted unanimously to purchase land on Athens Highway for $250,000 to build a new facility after an executive session during Monday night’s regular...
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Paid COVID leave

Gary Jones
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Elbert County School Superintendent Jon Jarvis has asked the Elbert County Board of Education to consider retroactively granting 10-day paid leave to any school system employee who tests positive for or who has tested positive for COVID since July 1, 2021.
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County slashes health department funds

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A motion to approve adjusting the county’s budget for the Elbert County Health Department back to $80,000 after the board slashed the budget to $12,000 for the fiscal year failed for lack of a second during Monday night’s meeting of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners.
The areas in light red are the areas ElbertonNET is considering for a new broadband expansion in 2022.

The areas in light red are the areas ElbertonNET is considering for a new broadband expansion in 2022.

City announces expansion of its cable and internet system

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
City of Elberton Manager Lanier Dunn announced Monday that the city and Elbert County Board of Commissioners’ planned expansion of ElbertonNET services is looking to determine which customers in areas of planned services will subscribe if construction is completed in 2022.