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Second case of avian flu identified in Elbert County

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com and Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Captiol Beat News Service After a report of a second instance of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the county, Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted 3-1 in a called meeting Friday, Jan. 24 to impose a...

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Planning and Zoning votes not to recommend 18-home development

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com After hearing from nearly a dozen residents at their Jan. 23 regular meeting, Elbert County Planning and Zoning Committee voted not to recommend rezoning of acreage off Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension for a proposed 18-home subdivision brought by...

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Council recalls go forward; recall for mayor is dropped

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com City of Bowman clerk Tifany Verdell confirmed Monday recall applications involving council members Leah Carey and Betty Jo Maxwell will proceed to the next step. The application for recall for Mayor Scott Harpold was not submitted.

The Elbert County Sheriff's Office and the Elbert County Coroner's Office investigated the discovery of possible human remains on Monday, Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

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Human remains found Sunday

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, the Elbert County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirm the discovery of human remains in a wooded area.

Elbert County Elementary School principal Jasper Huff, Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart, Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center Principal Laura Albertson and Elbert County School Superintendant Robert Wheeler celebrate being the top of the list for their recent designation as a Title I Rewards School for student achievement during Monday’s board of education meeting. (Photo by Weeks)

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Lower school staffs propel county to top of the Title I Rewards lists

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com Superintendent Robert Wheeler hosted principals from Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center, Elbert County Primary and Elbert County Elementary at attend the Jan. 27 Board of Education meeting to recognize the schools’ preparation toward the 2024 third grade...

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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.

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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

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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.

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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)

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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.