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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

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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...

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BOE accepts principal’s resignation

Gary Jones
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Jason Kouns, Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s principal for the last six years, tendered his resignation Monday as principal and the school board approved his resignation at its work session Monday night at the Elbert County Middle School auditorium.
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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...