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Dr. Glenn Poon (left) and Gail Lavender (right), who combined served 17 years on the Elbert Memorial Hospital Authority Board, were honored by Authority Chairman Daniel Graves at last week’s board meeting. Poon served 10 years on the authority board while Lavender served seven. (Photo by Jones)

Dr. Glenn Poon (left) and Gail Lavender (right), who combined served 17 years on the Elbert Memorial Hospital Authority Board, were honored by Authority Chairman Daniel Graves at last week’s board meeting. Poon served 10 years on the authority board while Lavender served seven. (Photo by Jones)

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PPP loans officially forgiven

Gary Jones
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Federal notification that Elbert Memorial Hospital’s Paycheck Protection Program funds have been officially forgiven and an average daily census of 17.6 patients in December were just a part of the good news Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Chairman Kerry Trapnell shared at last week’s EMH Authority...
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Severely harmful

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
City Manager Lanier Dunn told the Elberton City Council and Mayor at Monday’s meeting that since President Joe Biden took office Jan. 20, there were some executive orders, and potential orders, that would be “very concerning to the City of Elberton.”
Ryan Rutan (far right), was later identified after Tuesday’s seizure of Pfizer vaccines as an employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health. The two men shown on the left have still yet to be identified. The group is standing around a box full of frozen vials of the Pfizer vaccine. The Elberton Star is sending an open records request to the Georgia Department of Public Health to identify the men and the agency they work for. (Photo by Jones)

Ryan Rutan (far right), was later identified after Tuesday’s seizure of Pfizer vaccines as an employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health. The two men shown on the left have still yet to be identified. The group is standing around a box full of frozen vials of the Pfizer vaccine. The Elberton Star is sending an open records request to the Georgia Department of Public Health to identify the men and the agency they work for. (Photo by Jones)

What happened at The Medical Center of Elberton Tuesday?

Gary Jones
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
I’m Gary Jones, publisher of The Elberton Star. Our deadline for publication falls on Tuesday.
On Monday The Medical Center of Elberton (TMCE) issued a second appeal letter to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and asked for an in-person (or virtual) appeal to all nine DPH members and Governor Brian Kemp. (Photo by Jones)

On Monday The Medical Center of Elberton (TMCE) issued a second appeal letter to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and asked for an in-person (or virtual) appeal to all nine DPH members and Governor Brian Kemp. (Photo by Jones)

The Medical Center of Elberton files second letter of appeal

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins
Monday, February 1, 2021
On Monday The Medical Center of Elberton (TMCE) issued a second appeal letter to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and asked for an in-person (or virtual) appeal to all nine DPH members and Governor Brian Kemp.
The Medical Center of Elberton's Practice Administrator Brooke McDowell talks to a WYFF 4 camera crew outside The Medical Center Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jones)

The Medical Center of Elberton's Practice Administrator Brooke McDowell talks to a WYFF 4 camera crew outside The Medical Center Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jones)

COVID-19 vaccines suspended at The Medical Center of Elberton

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Medical Center of Elberton’s (TMC) COVID-19 vaccine supply has been suspended for six months after the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) conducted an investigation after being notified TMC had vaccinated teachers in the Elbert County School District.
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Clerk fired

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Bowman City Clerk Crystal Duck was terminated at Monday night’s regular meeting of the Bowman City Council after being previously suspended without pay for insubordination.
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners have a lot of tough decisions to make, including what to do about the cupola on the courthouse that is leaning precariously toward the square. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners have a lot of tough decisions to make, including what to do about the cupola on the courthouse that is leaning precariously toward the square. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Decision time for county

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners have a lot of decisions to make in the upcoming months surrounding issues with a proposed ordinance on hemp farming and processing, repairs to the courthouse bell tower and where the Cooperative Extension service could be relocated.
Emma Albertson and “Rutt” got together when Emma found out about the American Quarter Horse Youth Association’s Young Horse Development Program.

Emma Albertson and “Rutt” got together when Emma found out about the American Quarter Horse Youth Association’s Young Horse Development Program.

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Albertson is participating in YHD

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Elbert County’s Emma Albertson is one of 40 youth members from across the country, and the only one from Georgia, to be selected to participate in the American Quarter Horse Youth Association’s (AQHYA) 2021 Young Horse Development Program (YHD).
Board chairman Ben Baker thanks Kyle Bagwell for his remarks. (Photo by Jones)

Board chairman Ben Baker thanks Kyle Bagwell for his remarks. (Photo by Jones)

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Bagwell: Andrews showed no respect

Gary Jones
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Returning to the Elbert County Board of Education meeting Monday night with about 50 parents and students backing him, Kyle Bagwell repeated his position that the school board should re-hire Elbert County Middle School SRO (school resource officer) Marc Fleming.
Billy Scoggins of Dewy Rose received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from The Medical Center’s Tina Mewborn at The Medical Center’s COVID-19 vaccine facility Jan. 13. The Medical Center announced Jan. 4 they were accepting appointments for established patients ages 65 and older by calling 706-283-3315. (Photo by Scoggins)

Billy Scoggins of Dewy Rose received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from The Medical Center’s Tina Mewborn at The Medical Center’s COVID-19 vaccine facility Jan. 13. The Medical Center announced Jan. 4 they were accepting appointments for established patients ages 65 and older by calling 706-283-3315. (Photo by Scoggins)

Vaccines more accessible

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Northeast Health District, including the Elbert County Health Department, is currently scheduling appointments for those in Phase 1A of the state's rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.