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Ava recently celebrated her first birthday and will celebrate the one-year anniversary of her heart surgery September 6. (Photo submitted by Nena Teasley)

Ava recently celebrated her first birthday and will celebrate the one-year anniversary of her heart surgery September 6. (Photo submitted by Nena Teasley)

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With All Her Heart

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Erika Richards Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Ava Teasley, the daughter of Elberton residents Nena Bledsoe and James Teasley,was born with a rare and serious heart condition that went undiagnosed until she was two months old.
City of Bowman

City of Bowman

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Bowman road projects and pay increases approved

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   At their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Bowman City Council members approved a variety of projects and a raise for city employees. Road projects utilizing TSPLOST funds were approved and will move forward.

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The Star welcomes new interns Jourolmon and Ray

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com    The Elberton Star has recently welcomed two fresh faces to the news staff. Ellie Jourolmon is a 2021 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) where she served as editor of the school yearbook and was on the newspaper staff.
Artwork By Jenna Palmer

Artwork By Jenna Palmer

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Art History

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent   With the second year of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery’s presence at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) comes a fresh, imaginative exhibit entitled “Roots,” which was organized by third-year art teacher Lee Wells.
Elbert County Power E

Elbert County Power E

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BOE proposes slight raise in property taxes

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com    The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) announced Monday they will not roll back the millage rate for the 2025 tax year, which will result in a .92 percent increase in local property taxes.
(Above L-R) Dr. Jonathan Poon and Dr. Dan McAvoy stand with the new telehealth cart provided to the Medical Center of Elberton as part of the KidsABC program. (Photo by Weeks)

(Above L-R) Dr. Jonathan Poon and Dr. Dan McAvoy stand with the new telehealth cart provided to the Medical Center of Elberton as part of the KidsABC program. (Photo by Weeks)

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Taking Health Tech to the Next Level

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
By Amanda Livingston, Mercer University and  Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.
Elbert Memorial Hospital

Elbert Memorial Hospital

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EMH CEO calls for investment in hospital's future

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
After presenting end-of-year financials and an overview of Elbert Memorial Hospital’s (EMH) impact on the community, EMH Chief Executive Officer Tyler Taylor said that a conversation needs to be had with the city and county leadership about how to invest in the hospital in the  future.
Camel riding in Turkestan—a city in Kazakhstan which was part of the Silk Road and is also known as the Spiritual Capital of Islam. (Photo submitted by Anna Kubas)

Camel riding in Turkestan—a city in Kazakhstan which was part of the Silk Road and is also known as the Spiritual Capital of Islam. (Photo submitted by Anna Kubas)

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Worlds Away

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert native Anna Kubas has already logged more miles during her teens and 20s than most folks will in their lifetimes.
Dollar General Market (Photo submitted by Sullivan Weekly)

Dollar General Market (Photo submitted by Sullivan Weekly)

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Proposed Dollar General Market approved

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com    Elbert County may soon have a new grocery option with the addition of a Dollar General Market after a proposed plan by Southwest Elberton, LLC was unanimously approved by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Monday night.
Charging through the first run-through sign of the season, the ECCHS Blue Devils take the field at the Friday Night Lights Community Kickoff Friday, Aug. 9 in the Granite Bowl. The Devils ran various plays and drills and had a practice scrimmage during the event while fans watched from the stands. Also on hand this season's new cheerleading squads, band and auxiliary members and youth league football and cheerleading squads. (Photo by Weeks)

Charging through the first run-through sign of the season, the ECCHS Blue Devils take the field at the Friday Night Lights Community Kickoff Friday, Aug. 9 in the Granite Bowl. The Devils ran various plays and drills and had a practice scrimmage during the event while fans watched from the stands. Also on hand this season's new cheerleading squads, band and auxiliary members and youth league football and cheerleading squads. (Photo by Weeks)

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Let the Games Begin

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   It's time for Blue Devil Football in Elberton's historic Granite Bowl.  The True Blue Athletic Booster Club hosted a Friday Night Lights Kickoff event Friday, Aug. 9 with support from the ECCHS Athletic Department.