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Brylee (L) and Bria (R) Dickerson set up a hot chocolate stand in their neighborhood Dec. 7 and raised over $1,000 for a needy family. (Photo submitted by Brooke Dickerson)

Brylee (L) and Bria (R) Dickerson set up a hot chocolate stand in their neighborhood Dec. 7 and raised over $1,000 for a needy family. (Photo submitted by Brooke Dickerson)

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Cocoa, Kids and Kindness

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Sisters Brylee and Bria Dickerson recently spread holiday cheer in more ways than one after they talked their parents, Brooke and Brad Dickerson into hosting a hot chocolate stand in their neighborhood.
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McWilliams Park to receive ARPA funds

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   In their Dec. 10 meeting, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted to recommit $70,248 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Elbert County Airport to McWilliams Park. Chairman Lee Vaughn explained the reallocation of funds.
(L-R) K-9 handler Cpl. Jonathan Dove of the patrol division (with drug dog Baretta) and Lt. Clete Brady and Lt. Allen Frady of the Drug Investigations Unit display methamphetamine collected Dec. 12. (Photo submitted by Elbert County Sheriff's Office)

(L-R) K-9 handler Cpl. Jonathan Dove of the patrol division (with drug dog Baretta) and Lt. Clete Brady and Lt. Allen Frady of the Drug Investigations Unit display methamphetamine collected Dec. 12. (Photo submitted by Elbert County Sheriff's Office)

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Sheriff's office makes major drug bust

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Through a joint effort with the Oglethorpe Sheriff's Office, the Elbert County Sheriff's Office made a major drug bust Dec. 12 during a routine traffic stop on Athens Highway at Edna Road.
Pictured after the award ceremony are (front row, L-R) Jillian Wright, Sue Beitzel, Otha Thornton, Estelle Winkfield, Quay Johnson, Shameya Brown, Alfred Dye, Freddie Jones, Pamela Allen, Betty Harper, Jimmy White and (back row, L-R) Freddie Baker, Kemauri Willis, Daniel Graves, Donna Christian, Jacklyn Bradford, Terry Burton, Bobby Hunt and Kevin Eavenson. (Photo by Wells)

Pictured after the award ceremony are (front row, L-R) Jillian Wright, Sue Beitzel, Otha Thornton, Estelle Winkfield, Quay Johnson, Shameya Brown, Alfred Dye, Freddie Jones, Pamela Allen, Betty Harper, Jimmy White and (back row, L-R) Freddie Baker, Kemauri Willis, Daniel Graves, Donna Christian, Jacklyn Bradford, Terry Burton, Bobby Hunt and Kevin Eavenson. (Photo by Wells)

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Elberton awards inaugural Community Impact Grants

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The City of Elberton awarded the first ever Community Impact Grants for a total of $52,500, given to local non-profits making a difference in the community.
Attending this year’s state convention were (front row, L-R) Jaleigh Partain, Kennedy Ray, Adrian Jenkins, Kaylee Harvey and Brandon Jave. (Back row): Megan Ray, Avery Gaddy, Tristan McCall, Hannah Brogdon, Peyton Roach, Caraleigh Brown, Ayden Evans, Jibril Engelhardt and Marie Roach. (Photo submitted by Kennedy Ray)

Attending this year’s state convention were (front row, L-R) Jaleigh Partain, Kennedy Ray, Adrian Jenkins, Kaylee Harvey and Brandon Jave. (Back row): Megan Ray, Avery Gaddy, Tristan McCall, Hannah Brogdon, Peyton Roach, Caraleigh Brown, Ayden Evans, Jibril Engelhardt and Marie Roach. (Photo submitted by Kennedy Ray)

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Local BETA clubs attend state convention

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent    Elbert County middle and high school BETA clubs recently attended the annual BETA State Convention in Savannah. This was the first time since 2019 that the high school has attended the convention.
Dakota Johnson and "Max" represent "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," one of many "stories" featured on Dewy Rose Baptist Church's first place parade entry in the annual Elberton Christmas parade held Dec. 8. (Photo by Weeks)

Dakota Johnson and "Max" represent "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," one of many "stories" featured on Dewy Rose Baptist Church's first place parade entry in the annual Elberton Christmas parade held Dec. 8. (Photo by Weeks)

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Annual Christmas parade draws a crowd

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Crowds gathered Sunday, Dec. 8 along Elbert Street and around the downtown square for the city's annual Christmas parade.
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Eliam residents reject bridge project

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Julie Weks jweeks@elberton.com   The Elbert County Board of Commssioners (BOC) elected not to move forward with plans to rebuild the Eliam Road bridge that crosses Wahachee Creek after hearing concerns from citizens of the Eliam community during the BOC’s Dec. 9 regular meeting.
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Elbert County students eligible for Georgia Promise scholarships

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Qualifying students in Elbert County will have the option to accept a Georgia Promise scholarship for 2025, allowing them to transfer to a private or homeschool setting based on the list of low-performing schools released on Wednesday, Dec.
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City puts splash pad project out to bid—again

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The support building accompanying the future Beaverdam Falls Splash Park has been put out to bid, City Manager Kevin Eavenson announced during the Elberton City Council’s Dec. 2 regular meeting, moving the project another step closer to completion.