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aking it easy is Elberton Police Capt. Darin Rucker (left) and a friend, Aspen Wright, who are relaxing after an event Rucker conducted as a part of the Elberton Police Department’s relationship-building efforts in the community.

aking it easy is Elberton Police Capt. Darin Rucker (left) and a friend, Aspen Wright, who are relaxing after an event Rucker conducted as a part of the Elberton Police Department’s relationship-building efforts in the community.

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Working ‘closer with the community’

Gary Jones
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Capt. Darin Rucker has pretty much seen everything there is to see in the law enforcement business, from being a patrol officer to being involved in criminal investigations, from being a school resource officer to being a uniform shift commander.
Elbert Memorial Hospital

Elbert Memorial Hospital

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A good month

Gary Jones
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
With 52 admissions, an average daily census of 10.6 patients, 720 total emergency room visits and 886 outpatient visits, Elbert Memorial Hospital got off to a good start in the first month of its 2019-2020 fiscal year, according to Chief Executive Officer Kerry Trapnell.
The Elbert County Board of Education approved a slight rollback millage increase Thursday in a called meeting. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Board of Education approved a slight rollback millage increase Thursday in a called meeting. (Photo by Scoggins)

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BOE quick to set its millage rate

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
The Elbert County Board of Education met for a little over seven minutes in a special called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29.  Agenda items included a discussion of the millage rate levy for the upcoming fiscal year and personnel information. 
Terry Burton (left) and Everett Worley (right)

Terry Burton (left) and Everett Worley (right)

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Terry Burton, Everett Worley qualify

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Two men have qualified to begin the race for a seat on the Elberton City Council next year.  City Clerk Cindy Churney announced that Terry Burton and Everett Worley had both qualified to run for the vacant seat for Ward 2, currently held by Bobby G. Hunt. 
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Council member Tyson Almond announces resignation Monday

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Bowman City Council Member Tyson Almond announced his resignation Monday night.  Almond said he will be moving to Buford in order to start a new job.  “We understand when jobs come up and you’ve gotta kinda move and so we understand.
Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, on the right, at the recent ribbon cutting for the new Adams Medical Office Building. Shown at the ribbon cutting are (L-R) Jannie Wade (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. Mark Daniel, Mary Moon (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. David Mize, Patsy Whaley, Executive Director of Office of Rural Health, State of Georgia and Stabilization Grant Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Poon, Rev. Thomas Moon (Clyde Adams’ nephew), Dr. Glenn Poon, Tom Steele, Dr. Louis Fernandez, Sid Adams, Dr. Dan McA

Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, on the right, at the recent ribbon cutting for the new Adams Medical Office Building. Shown at the ribbon cutting are (L-R) Jannie Wade (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. Mark Daniel, Mary Moon (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. David Mize, Patsy Whaley, Executive Director of Office of Rural Health, State of Georgia and Stabilization Grant Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Poon, Rev. Thomas Moon (Clyde Adams’ nephew), Dr. Glenn Poon, Tom Steele, Dr. Louis Fernandez, Sid Adams, Dr. Dan McA

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Trapnell to serve on rural health advisory board

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Elbert Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kerry Trapnell has been selected to serve on the advisory board of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine.
Savanna Marrie Jennings sits alone, handcuffed by Scott Franklin of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after a jury convicted her on seven charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the death of Otha Perrin in 2018. She was also found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a felony and concealing the death of another. (Photo by Jones)

Savanna Marrie Jennings sits alone, handcuffed by Scott Franklin of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after a jury convicted her on seven charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the death of Otha Perrin in 2018. She was also found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a felony and concealing the death of another. (Photo by Jones)

Granddaughter convicted

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
It took an Elbert County jury only one hour and 40 minutes to convict Savanna Marrie Jennings, 21, of seven charges, including felony murder and malice murder in connection with the brutal murder of her grandfather, 86-year-old Otha Perrin.
ECCHS 2019 graduate M’Kinzey Mackey became a machine operator at MöllerTech after she graduated and has now become a valued employee.

ECCHS 2019 graduate M’Kinzey Mackey became a machine operator at MöllerTech after she graduated and has now become a valued employee.

Howell and Mackey make work happen at MöllerTech

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
As students go through the Elbert County School system, each adult they come in contact with wants to help them find their place and success in achieving their goals as they leave campus.
View of dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge

View of dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge

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County and Corps come together for joint cleanup

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
The Corps of Engineers, Elbert County Code Enforcement, Elbert County Road Department and Keep Elbert County Beautiful (KECB) are currently in the process of a joint clean up effort to address a "massive" dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge.