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As Veteran's Day approaches, Elbert County residents and Navy veteran Wilburt Oglesby reflects on their military service. (Photo submitted by Wilburt Oglseby)

As Veteran's Day approaches, Elbert County residents and Navy veteran Wilburt Oglesby reflects on their military service. (Photo submitted by Wilburt Oglseby)

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Serving at Sea

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
If you've been in Elberton the past several decades you probably know Hudson Cone, who served for 33 years as Marketing Director and Editor of one of the most recognizeable publications in the county, The Elberton Graniteer. You may not be familiar with Cone's service as a yeoman in the U.S.
Mayor Daniel Graves with Eavenson

Mayor Daniel Graves with Eavenson

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City council approves Eavenson hire as new city manager

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Elberton City Council unanimously voted to officially hire Kevin Eavenson as City Manager during the council’s Nov. 4 regular meeting after naming him the sole finalist for the position during the October meeting.
The Bennet-Jossey Art Gallery is located inside the media center of Elbert County Comprehensive High School and is open to the public. Visitors must check in with ID in the school’s front office.

The Bennet-Jossey Art Gallery is located inside the media center of Elbert County Comprehensive High School and is open to the public. Visitors must check in with ID in the school’s front office.

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Abstract Mind

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent   The Bennet-Jossey Art Gallery has been an active attraction for art lovers at the Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) for two years.

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Arrest made in Evergreen shooting

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Eighteen year-old Jarquavious Demetriun Scott of Anderson County, South Carolina has been arrested in connection with the Oct.
Beta members who attended the Oct. 13-14 leadership summit include (L-R) Jibril Englehardt, Adrian Jenkins, Ty Johnson, Marley Geyer, Jurnee Porter, Cooper West, Kennedy Ray and Peyton Roach.

Beta members who attended the Oct. 13-14 leadership summit include (L-R) Jibril Englehardt, Adrian Jenkins, Ty Johnson, Marley Geyer, Jurnee Porter, Cooper West, Kennedy Ray and Peyton Roach.

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Middle and high school Beta Clubs attend leadership summit

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent   On October 13 and 14, Beta Clubs from both Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) and Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) attended the annual Beta Leadership Conference/Summit in Concord, North Carolina.
Color the World Bright program director Joseph Norman (left) stands with University of Georgia students Ella Callaro (middle)and Katie Brannen (right) of the Lamar Dodd School of Art in front of the newly-painted mural outside the Keep Elbert County Beautiful office.

Color the World Bright program director Joseph Norman (left) stands with University of Georgia students Ella Callaro (middle)and Katie Brannen (right) of the Lamar Dodd School of Art in front of the newly-painted mural outside the Keep Elbert County Beautiful office.

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Keep Elbert County Beautiful outfitted with new mural

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
University of Georgia art students representing Color the World Bright recently updated the Keep Elbert County Beautiful office on Church Street with a mural. The painting of murals is part of the group’s ongoing efforts to provide beautification elements to communities around the state.
A GBI vehicle sits at the scene of a October 12th shooting in Elberton.

A GBI vehicle sits at the scene of a October 12th shooting in Elberton.

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One dead, seven injured following Evergreen shooting

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Fifteen year-old Bry'Shun Jordan, a Hart Academy student, was killed Saturday outside the Seven Grands community center on Evergreen Drive in Elberton.
Elbert County's own Jaukeem Fortson earned a spot on "Team Reba" during the Oct. 7 episode of NBC's "The Voice," enabling him to continue to the competition rounds which begin the week of Oct. 21. (Photo by Tyler Golden - NBC)

Elbert County's own Jaukeem Fortson earned a spot on "Team Reba" during the Oct. 7 episode of NBC's "The Voice," enabling him to continue to the competition rounds which begin the week of Oct. 21. (Photo by Tyler Golden - NBC)

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Fortson makes it 'Easy' for the judges

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Elbert County Comprehensive  High School freshman Jaukeem Fortson saw three judges' chairs turn during his blind audition on the Oct. 7 episode of NBC's "The Voice."  Fortson will continue on after to the battle rounds which begin Oct. 21.  Fans cheered Fortson on during the Oct.