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Local Salvation Army volunteers (L-R) Ann Hendrix, Pam Brown and PJo Phelps serve meals in New Orleans.

Local Salvation Army volunteers (L-R) Ann Hendrix, Pam Brown and PJo Phelps serve meals in New Orleans.

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Local team in Louisiana

Gary Jones
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The three members of Elberton’s Salvation Army volunteer corps in New Orleans began their duty last week (Sept. 2) almost completely in the dark. “We got to our hotel and there was no electricity,” said PJo Phelps. “No lights, cold water for showers – but at least we had a toilet.
Allen Cartledge looks through a scrapbook from one of his deployments in a shed he has turned into his workshop and “sanctuary” in his backyard. Cartledge was deployed in Iraq from 2009-2010 and in Afghanistan from 2013-2014. (Photo by Scoggins)

Allen Cartledge looks through a scrapbook from one of his deployments in a shed he has turned into his workshop and “sanctuary” in his backyard. Cartledge was deployed in Iraq from 2009-2010 and in Afghanistan from 2013-2014. (Photo by Scoggins)

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‘That’s what you train for’

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Twenty years ago, Sgt. Maj. Allen Cartledge was sitting inside the Georgia Army National Guard office on Calhoun Falls Highway when the first plane flew into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Rolling it back

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The 2021 millage rate, set at 24.789 mills for incorporated areas and 24.013 mills for unincorporated areas, is as low as it has been since 2000 according to the millage rate histories provided by Elbert County Board of Commissioners Chief Financial Officer Phil Pitts.
Keeping Elbert County informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping Elbert County informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Schools going virtual

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Elbert County School District (ECSD) will transition to virtual learning Thursday, Sept. 2 and Friday, Sept. 3 due to the current surge in coronavirus cases and subsequent quaratines, ECSD Superintendent Jon Jarvis announced in a press release Monday afternoon.
Ben Maxwell (left) talks to the Elbert County Board of Commissioners in the Elbert County Superior Court courtroom during the BOC’s March 8 meeting. (Photo by Scoggins)

Ben Maxwell (left) talks to the Elbert County Board of Commissioners in the Elbert County Superior Court courtroom during the BOC’s March 8 meeting. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Ben Maxwell continues battle

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
What began as a request in February for a temporary permit for a four-wheeler event on property on Quill Road in Bowman has turned into a more than six-month battle between the owner and the Elbert County Board of Commissioners over use of the property.
County Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn (left) and recently selected County Administrator Phil Pitts talk after a recent meeting of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners. Pitts says he wants to work closely with the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman and make sure the Elbert County Senior Center continues to operate smoothly. Pitts will take over with the coming retirement of Bob Thomas, who has served as county administrator for 15 years. (Photo by Scoggins)

County Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn (left) and recently selected County Administrator Phil Pitts talk after a recent meeting of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners. Pitts says he wants to work closely with the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman and make sure the Elbert County Senior Center continues to operate smoothly. Pitts will take over with the coming retirement of Bob Thomas, who has served as county administrator for 15 years. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Pitts will take over as new county manager

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Phil Pitts, current chief financial officer (CFO) for the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) was unanimously approved as the new county administrator by the BOC during a called meeting Aug. 26.
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Development Authority approves $42 million solar project bond

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman approved to issue a $42 million revenue bond on behalf of Sony Solar LLC, who was approved in 2019 to place a solar project on 473 acres between Longstreet Road and State Route 79.   The bond, payable at 6 percent to mature on Dec.
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County purchasing internet services for Bobby Brown Park

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Visitors at Bobby Brown Park will soon have access to internet connection when the City of Elberton further expands ElbertonNET services to yurts and other areas of Bobby Brown after an agreement between the city and the Elbert County Board of Commissioners was approved at Monday night’s meeting.