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EMT Howard Gailey was lowered into the Savannah Valley Quarry Wednesday after an accident claimed a worker’s life. According to Elbert Coroner Chuck Almond, the 42-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene (Elbert County EMS photo)

EMT Howard Gailey was lowered into the Savannah Valley Quarry Wednesday after an accident claimed a worker’s life. According to Elbert Coroner Chuck Almond, the 42-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene (Elbert County EMS photo)

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Worker dies from fall in quarry

News Staff
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
An Elberton man died from injuries he sustained in a quarry accident after he fell approximately 40-to-50 feet just after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning (July 28).
New members of the EMH Authority Executive Committee were nominated during the authority’s July 27 meeting including (L-R) Scott Wilson as secretary, Leon Jourolmon as chairman, Max Black as vice-chairman and Kam McClary as treasurer. (Photo by Scoggins)

New members of the EMH Authority Executive Committee were nominated during the authority’s July 27 meeting including (L-R) Scott Wilson as secretary, Leon Jourolmon as chairman, Max Black as vice-chairman and Kam McClary as treasurer. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Jourolmon new EMH chair

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Leon Jourolmon will take over the helm of the Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) Authority Board after being nominated for the position being vacated by Chairman Daniel Graves during the authority’s July 27 meeting.
Elberton’s mayor and city council - two at a time – met in early June with Pilgrim’s officials to discuss the possibility of locating a plant off Mineral Springs Road in the Elberton Industrial Park. At about the same time, Pilgrim’s withdrew its application to locate in Franklin County. (Photo by Jones)

Elberton’s mayor and city council - two at a time – met in early June with Pilgrim’s officials to discuss the possibility of locating a plant off Mineral Springs Road in the Elberton Industrial Park. At about the same time, Pilgrim’s withdrew its application to locate in Franklin County. (Photo by Jones)

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Pilgrim’s meets with members of city council

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Discussion on whether or not Pilgrim’s may locate a potential rendering plant within Elbert County and the meetings the mayor and members of the Elberton City Council have had with the company stirred controversy during the council’s regular meeting Monday night.
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TMCE’s clinic on Sunday

Gary Jones
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
When The Medical Center of Elberton (TMCE) begins its vaccination clinic on Sunday at 1 p.m., Elbert County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Chuck Almond said staffers from EMA will be on hand to help. “We are going to have extra people there to support (TMCE’s clinic),” said Almond.
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Vaccine ‘push’ at TMCE

Gary Jones
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The Medical Center of Elberton (TMCE) Practice Administrator Brooke McDowell said Monday the health facility has received a grant that will enable TMCE and the Elbert County Emergency Medical Services to operate a vaccine clinic on Sunday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Elbert County Chief Financial Officer Phil Pitts (right) talks about the 2021-2022 budget in front of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners Monday afternoon. The commission approved the budget, which includes a $1.2 million increase, with over half for raises within the county government. (Photo by Scoggins)

Elbert County Chief Financial Officer Phil Pitts (right) talks about the 2021-2022 budget in front of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners Monday afternoon. The commission approved the budget, which includes a $1.2 million increase, with over half for raises within the county government. (Photo by Scoggins)

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County’s budget increases $1.2 million

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Both part time and full time county employees will receive a $1 an hour raise and part time and full time public safety employees will see a $2 an hour raise after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners approved the delayed 2022 fiscal year budget during a called meeting Monday.
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Silverleaf proposal falls short

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Land within the Elberton Industrial Park is now back open for potential industry after Silverleaf Health Alternatives, Inc. was not awarded one of the four Class Two licenses available from the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission July 24 for a cannabis cultivation and processing facility.
Elbert County Transit Manager Billy Jones, who has lived in Elberton’s Ward 1 for 37 years, announced he will run for that Ward’s seat in the November election.

Elbert County Transit Manager Billy Jones, who has lived in Elberton’s Ward 1 for 37 years, announced he will run for that Ward’s seat in the November election.

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Jones to seek Ward 1 council seat

Gary Jones
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Billy Jones announced last week he will be seeking the Elberton City Council seat to represent Ward 1, a seat currently held by Carey Butler.
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Rolling on back: BOE to reduce school mill rate to 14.25 mills

Gary Jones
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Elbert County School Superintendent Jon Jarvis recommended a further reduction in the millage rate Monday night at the board of education’s regular monthly meeting. In last week’s work session Jarvis recommended rolling the millage rate back to 14.529, down from a millage rate of 15.