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On hand for the signing of the proclamation for Colon Cancer Awareness Month are (L-R) Susie Payne, Sherell Eberhardt, Ellen and Merrill Franklin, Edna Eberhardt, Bobby G. Hunt, Mayor Daniel Graves, Travis Allen, Pam Allen, Margie Hunter, Anissa McIntosh, Kirsten Porter and Jurnee Porter. (Photo submitted by Devan Seawright)

On hand for the signing of the proclamation for Colon Cancer Awareness Month are (L-R) Susie Payne, Sherell Eberhardt, Ellen and Merrill Franklin, Edna Eberhardt, Bobby G. Hunt, Mayor Daniel Graves, Travis Allen, Pam Allen, Margie Hunter, Anissa McIntosh, Kirsten Porter and Jurnee Porter. (Photo submitted by Devan Seawright)

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March is colon cancer awareness month

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeeks@elberton.
Hartwell Family Clinic

Hartwell Family Clinic

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EMH opens primary care office in Hartwell

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Rachel McCall Elbert Memorial Hospital   Hartwell Family Clinic, a new primary care office is set to open in Hartwell offering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the local community.  The practice, an affiliate of Elbert Memorial Hospital, opened March 3. It is led by Dr.
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City of Elberton graphic

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Splash pad grading to begin March 6

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
City of Elberton City Manager Kevin Eavenson announced that the city has scheduled grading to begin March 6 for the splash pad that is being constructed on the site of the former Senior League Field off of North McIntosh Street, officially putting the project in motion.
City council members, Main Street representatives, representatives from the office of John Ossof and local citizens cut the ribbon at the remodeled Bailey Building which will be home to two retail shops and two apartments upstairs.

City council members, Main Street representatives, representatives from the office of John Ossof and local citizens cut the ribbon at the remodeled Bailey Building which will be home to two retail shops and two apartments upstairs.

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City celebrates significant starts

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The City of Elberton hosted a day of ribbon cuttings Friday, Feb. 21 to celebrate a pair of major projects that were recently completed within the city limits. The city also took time on Friday to recognize Arbor Day.
Elbert County

Elbert County

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Road Department announces widening of Old Middleton Road

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
On Monday the Elbert County Road Department began road widening work on Old Middleton Road. The project is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting.   Drivers should anticipate delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.
The City of Bowman

The City of Bowman

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March 10 deadline approaches for Bowman city council recalls

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeeks@elberton.com   Sponsors of petitions to recall Bowman city council members Betty Jo Maxwell and Leah Carey have until the end of business March 10 to submit the petitions according to Bowman Assistant City Clerk Kendra Jones.
During the Feb. 22 pageant, FHF awarded the Family of the Year award to the Moon family. Pictured are (L-R)FHF president Sandy Adams, Mecole Hardman, Olivia Moon, Avery Moon (held by Abby Moon), Andrew Moon, Miss Little FHF Priya Moon, and Brent Moon.

During the Feb. 22 pageant, FHF awarded the Family of the Year award to the Moon family. Pictured are (L-R)FHF president Sandy Adams, Mecole Hardman, Olivia Moon, Avery Moon (held by Abby Moon), Andrew Moon, Miss Little FHF Priya Moon, and Brent Moon.

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FHF hosts annual pageant and auction

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Submitted by FHF, Club, Inc.   Friends Helping Friends Club, Inc. (FHF) hosted their 13th annual pageant, auction and prom Saturday, Feb. 22. The pageant and auction seek to raise awareness and funds for young people in Elbert County with special needs and abilities.

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Rider to step down from ECCHS for 2026

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Current Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) principal Josh Rider will not be returning for the 2025-26 school year. Rider's resignation was announced last week during the Elbert County Board of Education's (BOE) Thursday work session.