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Judge denies Lunford's motion to set aside consent judgment

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Judge Chris Phelps of the Northern Judicial Superior Court denied Aubery Lunsford’s motion to set aside the consent judgment regarding his proposal to establish poultry houses within the city limits of Bowman, a press release from Bowman Mayor Scott Harpold announced.
Dakota Johnson "chilled out" with Santa at Main Street's 2023 Christmas in July event on the public square.

Dakota Johnson "chilled out" with Santa at Main Street's 2023 Christmas in July event on the public square.

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Main Street to host Christmas in July

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Christmas in July will be held on the public square Tuesday, July 30 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.  Shoppers will find stores and restaurants with special Back-to-School extended hours and discounts. Santa will be on hand, and kids can also enjoy a bouncy house, train and face painting.
During the Pleasant Grove Baptist Back to School Bash Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Nathalia Aquino and Elbert County Middle School eighth grader Nalleoi Aquino discuss book titles with Tanya Long, retired Director of Teaching and Learning for Elbert County Schools. (Photo by Weeks)

During the Pleasant Grove Baptist Back to School Bash Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Nathalia Aquino and Elbert County Middle School eighth grader Nalleoi Aquino discuss book titles with Tanya Long, retired Director of Teaching and Learning for Elbert County Schools. (Photo by Weeks)

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BOE hosts book giveaways, installs vending machines

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   As part of a program funded by the Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading grant (L4GA), the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) hosts book distribution events throughout the year.

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Catch ‘em doing something right

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   In the late 1980s while teaching at Stone Mountain High School, I served under a dynamic and beloved assistant principal, Phyllis Daniel.
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New poultry ordinance adopts conditional use

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   New poultry houses constructed in Elbert County must now comply to the process voted in place Monday, July 15 by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC).
Pooh and the gang celebrate finding Christopher Robin by performing "Hip Hip Pooh Ray" during the Elbert Theatre's July 12 Summer Youth performance of "Winnie the Pooh Kids." Featured are (L-R)Natalie Curlee, Rease McElroy, Madden Turner, Eloise Hardy, Mason Wells and Aspen Wright. (Photo by Wells)

Pooh and the gang celebrate finding Christopher Robin by performing "Hip Hip Pooh Ray" during the Elbert Theatre's July 12 Summer Youth performance of "Winnie the Pooh Kids." Featured are (L-R)Natalie Curlee, Rease McElroy, Madden Turner, Eloise Hardy, Mason Wells and Aspen Wright. (Photo by Wells)

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WINNIE THE POOH KIDS

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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School bus routes, smart phone policy change for '24-'25

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County students return to school Aug. 2 to kick off the new school year. Superintendent Robert Wheeler recently released information regarding changes to bus routes and cell phone usage as well as logistical information for returning to school.