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Chandler Truitt enjoys a homemade snow cone with freshly-fallen snow while playing on Springdale Drive during the Jan. 10 Snow Day. (Photo submitted by Kathy Jossey)

Chandler Truitt enjoys a homemade snow cone with freshly-fallen snow while playing on Springdale Drive during the Jan. 10 Snow Day. (Photo submitted by Kathy Jossey)

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SNOW MUCH FUN

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thanks to readers of The Elberton Star for showing up in full force when asked to submit photos of your fun in the snow. The Star received over 500 photos via our digital media sites, which is a record  number to date.  Space limitations prevented us from printing all of them.
Preliminary plat for Brookhaven Subdivision development on Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension.

Preliminary plat for Brookhaven Subdivision development on Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension.

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Planning and Zoning to consider 18-home development

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The Elbert County Planning and Zoning Committee is set to continue discussions during a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 concerning a rezone request for a parcel on Country Club Lane and Heard Drive Extension which would allow developer Caleb...
City of Bowman

City of Bowman

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Bowman mayor, council members subjects of recall petitions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Julie Weeks  jweeks@elberton.com and Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Bowman's city government has gotten off to a rocky start for 2025, with a contentious regular meeting Jan. 8 and three recall application petitions circulating for city council members Leah Carey and Betty Jo Maxwell as...
Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves (left) swears in city council member Kyle Parham (right) as the 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore during the Jan. 6 regular meeting. (Photo by Wells)

Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves (left) swears in city council member Kyle Parham (right) as the 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore during the Jan. 6 regular meeting. (Photo by Wells)

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Splash pad bids expected in coming weeks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Elberton City Manager Kevin Eavenson said he expects to have a pair of bids for the support building accompanying the Beaverdam Falls Splash Park before the bidding window closes, resolving a months-long saga and getting the project moving forward again.
Over 100 participants of the 21st annual Twilight Stroll hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce travel the first leg of the 3.1 mile race in downtown Elberton on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

Over 100 participants of the 21st annual Twilight Stroll hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce travel the first leg of the 3.1 mile race in downtown Elberton on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

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Take a Hike... or a Stroll

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County residents and visitors from around the state kicked off 2025 by showing their commitment to fitness.
Incoming sheriff Jamie Callaway (left) is sworn in by Probate/Magistrate judge Stephanie Hewell(right) as Callaway's wife, Jill (center) assists by holding the Bible. (Photo by Weeks)

Incoming sheriff Jamie Callaway (left) is sworn in by Probate/Magistrate judge Stephanie Hewell(right) as Callaway's wife, Jill (center) assists by holding the Bible. (Photo by Weeks)

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Callaway sworn in as sheriff

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County's newly-elected sheriff, Jamie Callaway, was sworn in to office Monday, Dec. 30 by Elbert County Probate Judge/Magistrate Stephanie Hewell.

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Former state representative Charles Mann dead at 89

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Long-time Elbert County resident and former Georgia House Representative Charles C. Mann died at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 24. He was 89. A native of Lyons, Mann and wife Mary Frances Ward Mann arrived in Elberton in 1960 where he first worked at Elberton Drug.
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Elbert County's leading news stories from 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Julie Weeks  jweeks@elberton.com   Calendar year 2024 was one of significant news events for the residents of Elbert County.  Following are some of the most talked about from The Star's readers.
Twilight Stroll event graphic

Twilight Stroll event graphic

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Annual Twilight Stroll to take place Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl 5K Run and Walk will hit the streets of Elberton Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.  The annual event features a 3.1 mile course around downtown Elberton as the sun sets on the first Friday night of the year.