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BOE begins policy review

Gary Jones
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Elbert County School System’s review of its policies began with the approval of changes at Monday night’s regular board meeting. The school system is reviewing and adjusting its policies if necessary with the assistance of a legal firm hired specifically to review the policies.
Dorathy Link, an Elbert County School District Secretary, died in an accident last week in Hartwell. The school board paid tribute to Link Monday night at its regular meeting by placing flowers at the podium where she normally sits during school meetings. (Photo by Jones)

Dorathy Link, an Elbert County School District Secretary, died in an accident last week in Hartwell. The school board paid tribute to Link Monday night at its regular meeting by placing flowers at the podium where she normally sits during school meetings. (Photo by Jones)

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School board mourns loss of secretary

Gary Jones
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Elbert County’s Board of Education paid a silent tribute to former central office secretary Dorathy Link, who died in an automobile accident in her home county (Hart) Nov. 12.
October Students of the Month are (seated) McKenzie Dye, Kimberly Segura, Camille Downer and Koriyana Heard; (standing) Marleigha Dean, Andrew Jaggers and Maryjane Richard. Not pictured, Katrina Bradford

October Students of the Month are (seated) McKenzie Dye, Kimberly Segura, Camille Downer and Koriyana Heard; (standing) Marleigha Dean, Andrew Jaggers and Maryjane Richard. Not pictured, Katrina Bradford

Elbert County High School names October Students of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Elbert County Comprehensive High School recently named its Students of the Month for October 2019. McKenzie Dye was selected as the Career Pathways Student of the Month by the Family & Consumer Sciences Department. Her instructor, LeeAnne Cordell, said that “McKenzie is a great student.
The Elbert County BOC at the regular monthly meeting Nov. 12.

The Elbert County BOC at the regular monthly meeting Nov. 12.

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Civic Center rehab

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Leslie Friedman, Executive Director and President of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce, presented the Elbert County Board of Commissioners a plan for a redesign and update to the chamber office within the Elberton Civic Center at the BOC work session last week.
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Track facility funding approved

Gary Jones
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Elbert County Board of Education approved a “guaranteed maximum price” for the construction of a combined concession stand, restrooms and storage facility at the Elbert County Middle School where the new high school track is located.
Jim Scott and his wife Kelly lived in 49 homes over 58 years of marriage, but they’ve been on Bowman Highway in the home where this photo was made for the past 15 years. (Photos by Scoggins)

Jim Scott and his wife Kelly lived in 49 homes over 58 years of marriage, but they’ve been on Bowman Highway in the home where this photo was made for the past 15 years. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Scott inducted into Georgia Military Hall of Fame

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Lt. Col. James A. Scott III, or “Jim” as his friends and family know him, was inducted as a member of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Nov. 2 at a ceremony in Columbus for his “valor for heroic action in combat,” according to the press release announcing his induction. 
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Critical access

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Kerry Trapnell, CEO of Elbert Memorial Hospital, announced that EMH is in the process of being classified as a critical access hospital at the EMH Authority board meeting last week. 
An aerial view of BRVF (Photo by Jones)

An aerial view of BRVF (Photo by Jones)

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No order at BRVF

Gary Jones
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
A Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) spokesperson said last week that a proposed consent order sent to Broad River Valley Farms (BRVF) officials after a “Notice of Violation” that resulted from a June 6 surprise inspection has not been executed.