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Anthony Shoals Preservation Group, a watchdog group organized to keep an eye on operations at Broad River Valley Farms (above) on River Road, kept a watchful eye on the actions of the Oglethorpe County Commissioners, who attempted to stop soil amendment applications on farms in Oglethorpe County. Those actions were struck down by Senior Superior Court Judge David Sweat in a court order issued in Oglethorpe County on Dec. 7. (Photo by Jones)

Anthony Shoals Preservation Group, a watchdog group organized to keep an eye on operations at Broad River Valley Farms (above) on River Road, kept a watchful eye on the actions of the Oglethorpe County Commissioners, who attempted to stop soil amendment applications on farms in Oglethorpe County. Those actions were struck down by Senior Superior Court Judge David Sweat in a court order issued in Oglethorpe County on Dec. 7. (Photo by Jones)

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Order issued

Gary Jones
Monday, December 23, 2019
Oglethorpe County commissioners’ “notice” to “applicators, generators and consenting landowners that plan to apply industrial food production waste/sludge” that such applications must cease in that county was ruled “unconstitutional, procedurally improper and/or adopted in violations of the...
Daniel Dobbins (right), hired unanimously by the development authority Thursday, talks with authority member Leona Brown. (Photos by Jones)

Daniel Dobbins (right), hired unanimously by the development authority Thursday, talks with authority member Leona Brown. (Photos by Jones)

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Authority approves hiring Dobbins as economic developer

Gary Jones
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman officially offered a contract to Daniel Dobbins Thursday morning to run the community’s economic development efforts.
Pinnacle Bank

Pinnacle Bank

Pinnacle Bank acquiring Southern Bank & Trust

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2019
Pinnacle Financial Corporation (“Pinnacle”), the parent holding company of Pinnacle Bank, and SBT Bancorp, Inc. (“SBT”), the parent company of Southern Bank & Trust, jointly announced Dec.
Rep. Tom McCall with the first of five Georgia governors he served with - Zell Miller.

Rep. Tom McCall with the first of five Georgia governors he served with - Zell Miller.

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McCall won't seek re-election

Gary Jones
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
As soon as the word got out last week that Rep. Tom McCall wouldn't be seeking re-election in the coming year for the first time since the early 1990s, he said he received phone calls from potential candidates for District 33 seat. And he advice: 'Get your wife on board.' 
Daniel Dobbins

Daniel Dobbins

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Authority will select Dobbins

Gary Jones
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman Chairman Greg Gunter announced last week that the authority will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. to hire Daniel Dobbins as president/CEO. 
Bell with BOE Employee of the Month Delores Fleming from ECPS

Bell with BOE Employee of the Month Delores Fleming from ECPS

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Superintendent Bell to retire July 1

Gary Jones
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Elbert County School Superintendent Chuck Bell announced his intention to retire on July 1, 2020 at Monday night's school board meeting. 
File photo of Pete Gibbons (right) with Mecole Hardman Sr.

File photo of Pete Gibbons (right) with Mecole Hardman Sr.

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Deja vu: Bowman mayor Pete Gibbons ‘emails’ resignation

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Pete Gibbons will resign from his position as mayor effective Jan. 1, 2020. Carla Patten, mayor pro tem, announced Gibbons sent an email to City Clerk Crystal Duck and City Attorney Richard Campbell that he was resigning from his position but did not give a reason why.
A rural health tax credit program that benefits EMH was discussed last week in the hospital’s Charles Ruff Room. Shown are (L-R) EMH Foundation’s Nancy Seymour, HEART’s Meghan Meyer, Chamber President Leslie Friedman, Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, Madden’s Pharmacy’s Don Piela and HEART’s Rosalyn Merrick. (Photo by Jones)

A rural health tax credit program that benefits EMH was discussed last week in the hospital’s Charles Ruff Room. Shown are (L-R) EMH Foundation’s Nancy Seymour, HEART’s Meghan Meyer, Chamber President Leslie Friedman, Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, Madden’s Pharmacy’s Don Piela and HEART’s Rosalyn Merrick. (Photo by Jones)

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HEART program funds lagging

Gary Jones
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program representatives Rosalyn Merrick and Meghan Meyer met with local officials last week to explain a state tax program that helps funding for rural hospitals, including Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Senator Lee Anderson talks with the Elbert County BOC at their regular monthly work session on Dec. 5.

Senator Lee Anderson talks with the Elbert County BOC at their regular monthly work session on Dec. 5.

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Tax-intercept

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners hosted Georgia State Senator Lee Anderson at their regularly scheduled work session Dec. 5 to hear about the upcoming legislative session and present local concerns.