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Justin Bastyr, the Valedictorian and STAR Student for the Elbert County Comprehensive School Class of 2021, poses next to the remains of a tree cut into the shape of a cross behind the JROTC building at ECCHS. Bastyr said everything he’s done throughout his high school career has been “for the glory of God.” (Photo by Scoggins)

Justin Bastyr, the Valedictorian and STAR Student for the Elbert County Comprehensive School Class of 2021, poses next to the remains of a tree cut into the shape of a cross behind the JROTC building at ECCHS. Bastyr said everything he’s done throughout his high school career has been “for the glory of God.” (Photo by Scoggins)

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‘Everything I do is for the glory of God’

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
While Justin Bastyr will be remembered in Elbert County history as both the Valedictorian and STAR Student for the Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) Class of 2021, Bastyr said while he worked hard, staying up late most nights and waking up early most mornings, he didn’t receive the...
Salutatorian Ethan Cone plays the marimba in the band room at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Cone said music and band have been his favorite part of high school. (Photo by Scoggins)

Salutatorian Ethan Cone plays the marimba in the band room at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Cone said music and band have been his favorite part of high school. (Photo by Scoggins)

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‘I lost and found myself at the same time’

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Ethan Cone knew before the official announcement that he was set to be the Salutatorian for the Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s Class of 2021 as he had kept up with his class rank at the end of each semester.
Third honor graduate Josie Yeargin said the JROTC program has been her favorite part of high school. (Photo by Scoggins)

Third honor graduate Josie Yeargin said the JROTC program has been her favorite part of high school. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Making the best after having to miss out

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Josie Yeargin’s high school career has been anything but ordinary. The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2021 third honor graduate has had to make the best out of having to miss out of the majority of her sophomore and junior years of high school.
An M109A6 Paladin howitzer assigned to the Hartwell-based Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard moves to a loading dock May 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. The self-propelled howitzer was one of over 200 Georgia Army National Guard vehicles that deployed to Morocco for participation in exercise African Lion 21. 

An M109A6 Paladin howitzer assigned to the Hartwell-based Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard moves to a loading dock May 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. The self-propelled howitzer was one of over 200 Georgia Army National Guard vehicles that deployed to Morocco for participation in exercise African Lion 21. 

1-214th deploys

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Capt. Bryant Wine  Georgia National Guard   The Georgia Army National Guard successfully completed port operations May 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida, to deploy vehicles and equipment to Morocco for use in exercise African Lion 21.
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Bowman election affected by SB 202

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Municipal elections in the state of Georgia will add two Saturday votes to the required three weeks of early voting after Georgia Senate Bill 202 was passed earlier in March, Elections Superintendent Stephanie Hewell told the Bowman City Council at Monday night’s meeting.
Pictured are (L-R) advanced EMT Sydney McIntosh, Mom Calissa Mattox, Baby girl A’Lire and paramedic Conner Taylor

Pictured are (L-R) advanced EMT Sydney McIntosh, Mom Calissa Mattox, Baby girl A’Lire and paramedic Conner Taylor

A true native of Elbert County ... Baby A’Lire born in her front yard on May 11

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
One of Elbert County’s newest citizens will grow up as a true native after being born in her front yard Tuesday, May 11 with the help of Elbert County’s advanced emergency medical technician Sydney Pullen McIntosh and paramedic Conner Johnson Taylor.
Students gathered on the downtown square Monday, May 17 to protest ECCHS Principal Jason Kouns' resignation. (Photo by Scoggins)

Students gathered on the downtown square Monday, May 17 to protest ECCHS Principal Jason Kouns' resignation. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Students walk out for Kouns

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A group of Elbert County Comprehensive High School students took part in several forms of protest Monday in opposition to Principal Jason Kouns’ resignation from the position, which was announced and approved on May 10 during the Elbert County Board of Education’s (BOE) work session.
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BOE stays with ECSO

Gary Jones
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
After adjournment of Monday night’s BOE meeting, it appeared that the school board had unanimously voted to keep the same arrangement the system had with the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office for school resource officers (SROs) in 2021-22.

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Jarvis submits 3 SRO plans

Gary Jones
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
After deciding not to discuss a school resource officer (SRO) plan for the upcoming school year behind closed doors, the Elbert County Board of Education has asked Elbert County School Superintendent Jon Jarvis to sit down with Sheriff Melvin Andrews and discuss background checks and references on...