A yellowing letter won’t let you forget Monday is Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 this year, you should remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. That’s why we have a Memorial Day every year.

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

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 walk out for Kouns

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.

BOE stays with ECSO

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.

Jarvis submits 3 SRO plans

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...

Andrews wants to increase his budget by more than $350,000

A $350,000-plus budget increase for the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office is now on the table after Sheriff Melvin Andrews asked the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) to consider approving the proposed budget at Monday’s work session.

BOE accepts principal’s resignation

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.

Jarvis submits 3 SRO plans

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...

Andrews wants to increase his budget by more than $350,000

A $350,000-plus budget increase for the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office is now on the table after Sheriff Melvin Andrews asked the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) to consider approving the proposed budget at Monday’s work session.

BOE accepts principal’s resignation

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.