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(Photo by Weeks)

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MLK Unity Weekend

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade took place Sunday, Jan. 19 in downtown Elberton culminating several events last weekend which spotlighted King's vision for unity.
Stock chicken photo

Stock chicken photo

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Avian flu reported by local poultry farm

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County reported Georgia's first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation Friday, Jan. 17.

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Elberton police officer arrested on rape charge

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Former Elberton Police Officer Edgar Carreon was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and charged with violation of oath of office and rape after a joint investigation between the GBI and Elberton Police Department. "On Jan.
City of Bowman

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Bowman recall details updated

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Julie Weeks  jweeks@elberton.com   The City of Bowman's clerk's office notified The Elberton Star Tuesday of an incorrect deadline relayed by their staff regarding applications for recall petitions for Mayor Scott Harpold and city council members Leah Carey and Betty Jo Maxwell.
Matt, Keri, Samuel, Carson and Harris Amabile, Brayden Eavenson and Ashleyn Boswell gather around "Frosty" in Dewy Rose. (Photo submitted by Keri Amabile)

Matt, Keri, Samuel, Carson and Harris Amabile, Brayden Eavenson and Ashleyn Boswell gather around "Frosty" in Dewy Rose. (Photo submitted by Keri Amabile)

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Everyone loves a Snow Day

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Friday, Jan. 10 brought a wintry mix to a large part of the state which began with as much as two inches of snow in some areas followed by freezing rain. Elbert County Schools had called off classes for the day, and city and county offices were also closed.
Chandler Truitt enjoys a homemade snow cone with freshly-fallen snow while playing on Springdale Drive during the Jan. 10 Snow Day. (Photo submitted by Kathy Jossey)

Chandler Truitt enjoys a homemade snow cone with freshly-fallen snow while playing on Springdale Drive during the Jan. 10 Snow Day. (Photo submitted by Kathy Jossey)

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SNOW MUCH FUN

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thanks to readers of The Elberton Star for showing up in full force when asked to submit photos of your fun in the snow. The Star received over 500 photos via our digital media sites, which is a record  number to date.  Space limitations prevented us from printing all of them.
Preliminary plat for Brookhaven Subdivision development on Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension.

Preliminary plat for Brookhaven Subdivision development on Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension.

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Planning and Zoning to consider 18-home development

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The Elbert County Planning and Zoning Committee is set to continue discussions during a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves (left) swears in city council member Kyle Parham (right) as the 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore during the Jan. 6 regular meeting. (Photo by Wells)

Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves (left) swears in city council member Kyle Parham (right) as the 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore during the Jan. 6 regular meeting. (Photo by Wells)

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Splash pad bids expected in coming weeks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Elberton City Manager Kevin Eavenson said he expects to have a pair of bids for the support building accompanying the Beaverdam Falls Splash Park before the bidding window closes, resolving a months-long saga and getting the project moving forward again.
Over 100 participants of the 21st annual Twilight Stroll hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce travel the first leg of the 3.1 mile race in downtown Elberton on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

Over 100 participants of the 21st annual Twilight Stroll hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce travel the first leg of the 3.1 mile race in downtown Elberton on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

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Take a Hike... or a Stroll

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County residents and visitors from around the state kicked off 2025 by showing their commitment to fitness. Dozens of people participated in either the Jan. 1 New Year's Hike at Richard B.