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BOE weighs effects of tax vote

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   After Georgians voted Nov. 5 in favor of House Bill 581 (HB-581), the Elbert County School District must now study the ramifications of the new tax laws which will go into effect. Under HB581, homestead assessments would be capped at a rate  yet to be determined.
Marquitta Rucker was recently honored in Atlanta by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo submitted by Marquitta Rucker)

Marquitta Rucker was recently honored in Atlanta by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo submitted by Marquitta Rucker)

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Elberton native awarded Presidential Lifetime Achievement award

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elberton native Marquitta Rucker was recently recognized by President Biden with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.  The award is given to people who have contributed at least 4,000 hours of service to their community.

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Callaway takes sheriff's seat

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County residents now know who will be the new sheriff after Jamie Callaway takes the win in the 2024 election after securing 53.2 percent of the vote or 5,032 total votes.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman Jaukeem Fortson belts out for King & Country's "God Only Knows" during the Nov. 11 episode of NBC's "The Voice." (Photo by NBC - Tyler Golden)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman Jaukeem Fortson belts out for King & Country's "God Only Knows" during the Nov. 11 episode of NBC's "The Voice." (Photo by NBC - Tyler Golden)

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Elbert's Fortson delivers a 'knockout' performance

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Jaukeem Fortson will continue to the next level of competition in NBC's "The Voice." The Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman appeared in the "knockout" battle on episode 12 Monday, Nov. 11, singing for King & Country's "God Only Knows."
(Photo by Wells)

(Photo by Wells)

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Thanking Those Who Served

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent   Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) observed Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 with their annual program  honoring those who served. Each year, JROTC hosts an event featuring veterans from Elbert County to recognize their contributions to the country.
(File photo by Weeks)

(File photo by Weeks)

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Sixth suspect arrested in Oct. shooting on Evergreen Drive

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI ) Metro Gang Task Force arrested and charged Christopher Bell, 19, of Anderson, South Carolina, with murder, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated battery and four counts of...
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

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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.