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State to award six licenses

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Medical marijuana is nearing reality for thousands of Georgians suffering from serious health conditions as state officials sift through applications for growing licenses and lawmakers recently paved the way for pharmacies to become...
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Dobbins has contacted Pilgrim’s

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
In addition to keeping an eye on a possible license for medical marijuana grower Silverleaf, Elbert County Economic Developer Daniel Dobbins said Monday he has also contacted Pilgrim’s about the possibility of building a $70 million rendering plant in Elbert County.
REACH award winners at Monday’s BOE meeting are (L-R): Angel Castillo, Myiah Davis, Korbin Eberhardt and Melanie Guerreo Blanco. Kimberly Segura, another award winner, is not pictured. (Photo by Jones)

REACH award winners at Monday’s BOE meeting are (L-R): Angel Castillo, Myiah Davis, Korbin Eberhardt and Melanie Guerreo Blanco. Kimberly Segura, another award winner, is not pictured. (Photo by Jones)

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Proposed budget is approved

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The Elbert County Board of Education will spend in excess of $44.5 million if its proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 is eventually approved in June. The proposed FY 2021-2022 budget was approved for consideration by the BOE Monday night in its April meeting.
STAR Student at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) for 2020-2021 is Justin Bastyr (left), according to an announcement made by ECCHS and the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. As his STAR Teacher for the year, Bastyr selected his AP Statistics teacher, Alton Smith (right).

STAR Student at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) for 2020-2021 is Justin Bastyr (left), according to an announcement made by ECCHS and the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. As his STAR Teacher for the year, Bastyr selected his AP Statistics teacher, Alton Smith (right).

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Bastyr named STAR Student at ECCHS

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Elbert County Comprehensive High School and the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Justin Bastyr, son of Amanda and Christopher Bastyr, has been named the STAR Student for 2020-2021.  Justin selected Mr. Alton Smith, his AP Statistics teacher, as his STAR Teacher.

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Tragedy times two

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The smell of smoke has been in George Oglesby’s mind (and nose) since March 21, when the Oglesby family’s multitude of fire alarms awakened George, wife Tina and son Brock on a Sunday morning that will remain forever in their memories.
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Thomas to retire

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
County Administrator Bob Thomas is retiring after 15 years with the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC), Chairman Lee Vaughn announced near the end of Monday night’s regular meeting. “Bob, after many years of service, has decided he’s going to retire from the county,” Vaughn said.
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Police hiring practices are questioned

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Attorney John Clark, representing the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), appeared before the Elberton City Council Monday night and told the council that there doesn’t appear to be any effort to promote diversity within the city’s police...