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(L-R) Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves, Representative Rob Leverett, Consul General of Japan Mio Maeda, his wife Mio Yamamoto Maeda, and Sister City Director Tom Evans attended the Sister City Farewell banquet at McIntosh Coffee Shoppe Tuesday, July 30 along with the program participants. (Photo by Evans)

(L-R) Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves, Representative Rob Leverett, Consul General of Japan Mio Maeda, his wife Mio Yamamoto Maeda, and Sister City Director Tom Evans attended the Sister City Farewell banquet at McIntosh Coffee Shoppe Tuesday, July 30 along with the program participants. (Photo by Evans)

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Consul General of Japan visits Elberton

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com    Consul General of Japan Mio Maeda and his wife, Mio Yamamoto Maeda, visited  Elberton Tuesday, July 30 during the Sister City Exchange Student farewell banquet held at McIntosh Cafe.
Elbert County Middle School teacher Sierra Audrey organizes hall passes for her incoming sixth grade math students who will return to school Friday, Aug. 2. (Photo by Weeks)

Elbert County Middle School teacher Sierra Audrey organizes hall passes for her incoming sixth grade math students who will return to school Friday, Aug. 2. (Photo by Weeks)

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READY OR NOT

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
(L-R) Markel Graham and Lawson Childs run through the spray from Elbert County Fire Department's fire truck hose in the parking lot of the library during Big Splash. (Photo by Wells)

(L-R) Markel Graham and Lawson Childs run through the spray from Elbert County Fire Department's fire truck hose in the parking lot of the library during Big Splash. (Photo by Wells)

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Last Splash of Summer

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Elbert County Library's summer reading program ended on a "wet" note Friday, July 26. The Big Splash event punctuated a busy summer for the library, which featured a magician, ventriloquist, reptile expert, Lego-palooza and other educational sessions during the summer break.
Elbert County Schools

Elbert County Schools

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Local school administrators welcome returning students

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The 2024-2025 school year officially begins this week for all Elbert County public schools. Friday, Aug. 2 will see nearly 3,100 students be greeted by 465 certified and support staff.
Mure-cho exchange students stand outside The Elberton Star before their day-trip to the University of Georgia. (Front row L-R) Hinata Urushihara, Serene Shiraki (Chaperone)and Sao Takeoka. (Back row) Keita Kawada, Mizuki Yamamoto and Ginga Kanazume. (Photo by Barbara Slay)

Mure-cho exchange students stand outside The Elberton Star before their day-trip to the University of Georgia. (Front row L-R) Hinata Urushihara, Serene Shiraki (Chaperone)and Sao Takeoka. (Back row) Keita Kawada, Mizuki Yamamoto and Ginga Kanazume. (Photo by Barbara Slay)

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Mure-cho Sister City exchange students arrive in Elberton

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Five exchange students and their chaperone from Mure-cho, Japan accompanied Elbert County's exchange students returning to Elberton from Mure-cho as part of the Sister City Exchange program.
Over 60 car enthusiasts entered Main Street's Cruise-in and Classic Car Show Saturday, July 20 in Elberton's downtown public square. Cars ranged from restored and "like new" to "improved and empowered" like this 1950s Ford Custom.

Over 60 car enthusiasts entered Main Street's Cruise-in and Classic Car Show Saturday, July 20 in Elberton's downtown public square. Cars ranged from restored and "like new" to "improved and empowered" like this 1950s Ford Custom.

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Rad Rides

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Main Street Elberton's 26th annual Cruise-in and Classic Car Show drew a crowd Saturday, July 20 despite an occasional rain shower. A variety of cars and trucks entered the show which also featured local food vendors and artisans.
The Elberton Star Logo

The Elberton Star Logo

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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.