Local

Cloverbud Sophie Black (age 7) and brother Gavin Black (age 4)

Cloverbud Sophie Black (age 7) and brother Gavin Black (age 4)

Gavin and Sophie lend helping hands

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
When Elbert County Senior 4-H Club President Emma Williams asked local 4-Hers to make a card for local nursing home residents (who can’t have visitors), Cloverbud Sophie Black (age 7) and brother Gavin Black (age 4) decided to lend a (purple) hand and made 87 hand print flowers to distribute to the...
The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Still reporting no positives

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Practice Administrator Brooke McDowell of The Medical Center of Elberton said Tuesday morning that the local health facility has tested 35 patients for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 21 have come back negative. According to McDowell, 14 test results are pending.
The Elberton Star logo

The Elberton Star logo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

BOE’s search is continuing

Gary Jones
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Sitting spaced throughout the Elbert County Board of Education workroom Thursday evening, school board members listened to a Georgia School Board Association (GSBA) consultant talk about the 24 applicants for the BOE’s superintendent position.
The Elberton Star logo

The Elberton Star logo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

City, county altering meetings

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The City of Elberton and the Elbert County Board of Commissioners announced Monday morning that changes would be made to the governing bodies’ meeting locations due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Tina Hudson, School Nutrition Coordinator, and Doris Allen, School Nutrition Assistant, pack bags for the Elbert County School System’s ‘Grab and Go’ lunch program.

Tina Hudson, School Nutrition Coordinator, and Doris Allen, School Nutrition Assistant, pack bags for the Elbert County School System’s ‘Grab and Go’ lunch program.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Students ‘grab and go’ with school meals

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Since closing its doors to students on March 13 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Elbert County School System has given out almost 12,000 “grab and go” meals to students across the county.
The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

No positives – so far

Gary Jones
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Practice Administrator Brooke McDowell of The Medical Center in Elberton said thus far six of the 21 tests sent to Burleson, North Carolina from Elbert County have come back negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Bowman council practiced 'social distancing' at its meeting at the Bowman Community Center Monday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Bowman council practiced 'social distancing' at its meeting at the Bowman Community Center Monday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bowman council to waive late fees

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The Bowman City Council, along with the newest council member Henrietta Williams, met in an unusual meeting Monday night amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Elberton Star is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Elbert County informed about the local effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Never imagined something like this? EMA has

Gary Jones
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
When you hear someone say that this coronavirus pandemic is something that is beyond anyone’s imagination, they are flat wrong.
C&M Thrift Store posted signs on their doors to let customers know they would be closed until March 28. (Photo by Scoggins)

C&M Thrift Store posted signs on their doors to let customers know they would be closed until March 28. (Photo by Scoggins)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Downtown businesses stay safe while adapting to new reality in age of coronavirus

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Although the coronavirus (COVID-19) has no confirmed cases in Elbert County as of March 23, local businesses are being affected by recommendations from various organizations for social distancing and limiting gatherings of less than 10 people.
Dr. Sonya Barnett said the late Lisa Seawright was ‘the glue that held us together’ and that Seawright always told her to ‘keep in touch with my inner child.’

Dr. Sonya Barnett said the late Lisa Seawright was ‘the glue that held us together’ and that Seawright always told her to ‘keep in touch with my inner child.’

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Education never part of her plan

Cary Best
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Giving back to her community, Dr. Sonya Barnett has helped educate students with unique challenges. In return, these students ignited her desire to further her education and become a better teacher. Barnett, who is now the principal/pre-K director at the Paul J.