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Immunizations reminder for the Class of 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Students entering or transferring into the 11thgrade will need proof of a meningococcal conjugate booster (MCV4) shot, unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.
Bees Cora Mobley, Bria Dickerson, Tess Walker, Avery Algood, Lydia Harris and Zoe Gilmore perform “Honey” during the Elbert Theatre’s Summer Youth performance of Winnie the Pooh Kids July 12 at the Elbert Theatre. (Photo by Wells)

Bees Cora Mobley, Bria Dickerson, Tess Walker, Avery Algood, Lydia Harris and Zoe Gilmore perform “Honey” during the Elbert Theatre’s Summer Youth performance of Winnie the Pooh Kids July 12 at the Elbert Theatre. (Photo by Wells)

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Summer theatre abuzz with youth performance of ‘Winnie the Pooh Kids’

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Mark Wells and Julie Weeks mwells@elberton.com; jweeks@elberton.com   Audience members visiting The Elberton Theatre on July 12 were transported to the Hundred Acre Wood as the Summer Youth Foundation performed “Winnie the Pooh Kids.
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County approves FY2025 budget

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2025 budget at their June 27 meeting.
McKenzi Kesler watches the sky light up during the Soap Creek fireworks display while her dad, Larry, captures her reaction on his.

McKenzi Kesler watches the sky light up during the Soap Creek fireworks display while her dad, Larry, captures her reaction on his.

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Celebrating the Stars and Stripes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Elbert County residents celebrated America's birthday by enjoying various activities in and around Elberton as well as traveling to vacation destinations to meet with friends and family. Readers submitted their best holiday photos to us via social media. 
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Hospital projects $1 million in excess revenue for 2025

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Elbert Memorial Hospital Authority Board unanimously approved their 2025 budget June 18 which includes $21.4 million in net revenue and $21.6 million in total operating expenses. The 2025 budget projects a total gross revenue of $45.9 million.
Elberton resident Asher Hanson enjoys beating the heat in the somewhat tepid lake water along with his sister, Isabelle, and their friends and family while visiting Lake Russell State Park Saturday, June 29.

Elberton resident Asher Hanson enjoys beating the heat in the somewhat tepid lake water along with his sister, Isabelle, and their friends and family while visiting Lake Russell State Park Saturday, June 29.

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In a Bit of Hot Water

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
While many Elbert County residents have been anxious for rain, visitors to Lake Russell State park this weekend enjoyed the clear skies, scorching temperatures and warm water during the weekend leading up to the July Fourth holiday.
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EMS to cease inter-facility transfer services

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will halt hospital-to-hospital transfers for Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) Aug. 12, citing staff and resource shortages in their department, EMS Director Chuck Almond announced June 27.
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County submits state audits to return to compliance status

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County is now caught up on submitting all audits to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA), putting the county in full compliance, County Administrator Allen Hulme announced at the Elbert County Board of Commissioners June 24 meeting.
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Handle fireworks safely, legally for the Fourth

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elbertoncom   Before enjoying the thrill of fireworks this Fourth of July, be sure to familiarize yourself and those attending  your celebration with Georgia laws and local ordinances governing their use as well as some safety measures to help minimize the possibility of...