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Pictured following a traffic stop turned drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $200,000 are (L-R) Sg. Noah Hart and Lt. Jorge Hernandez with canine officer Maiko. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office)

Pictured following a traffic stop turned drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $200,000 are (L-R) Sg. Noah Hart and Lt. Jorge Hernandez with canine officer Maiko. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office)

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Traffic stop leads to drug bust by Elbert County Sheriff’s Office

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
A traffic stop on Athens Highway led to a drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine, laced with fentanyl, and two arrests by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 24. Chief Deputy Darren Scarborough and Lt. Jorge Hernandez said the traffic stop was conducted by Sgt. Noah Hart between 8 p.m.
Elbert County Schools

Elbert County Schools

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Weapon detectors to be in use after winter break

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Students will pass through weapons detection systems as they enter the doors of Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) and Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) when returning from winter break Feb. 26 as Superintendent Robert Wheeler announced Feb.
Elections Supervisor Melissa Shead (left) and poll workers (L-R) Hannah Kuhling and Marian Perrin pose for a picture in the foyer of the Historic Rock Gym. A "selfie station" has been set up for voters to take a picture with props after casting their vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Photos can be shared with the Board of Elections and Registration Office by emailing voteec@elbertga.us for a chance to be featured on the office's Facebook page. (Photo by Scoggins)

Elections Supervisor Melissa Shead (left) and poll workers (L-R) Hannah Kuhling and Marian Perrin pose for a picture in the foyer of the Historic Rock Gym. A "selfie station" has been set up for voters to take a picture with props after casting their vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Photos can be shared with the Board of Elections and Registration Office by emailing voteec@elbertga.us for a chance to be featured on the office's Facebook page. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Casting a vote and striking a pose

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary began Monday in the Historic Rock Gym. Voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day through Friday, March 8. A pair of Saturday votes will be held Saturday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Senior D'Nadia Hill's artwork headlines the newest installation of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at Elbert County Comprehensive High School.

Senior D'Nadia Hill's artwork headlines the newest installation of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at Elbert County Comprehensive High School.

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Hill headlines latest gallery installation

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) senior D’Nadia Hill has used inspiration from famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Joan Miro for various works that now decorate the walls of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at ECCHS.
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County to move forward on new 4-H building

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A new 4-H building for the Elbert County 4-H/Extension Office is finally set to be built after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to build the new building Feb. 12. While plans to build a new building were previously discussed and $2.
The spec building being funded by the City of Elberton in the Elberton Industrial Park is coming to life. City Manager Lanier Dunn said the rainy weather in January caused some delays, but construction still continues throughout the month of February. (Photo courtesy of the City of Elberton)

The spec building being funded by the City of Elberton in the Elberton Industrial Park is coming to life. City Manager Lanier Dunn said the rainy weather in January caused some delays, but construction still continues throughout the month of February. (Photo courtesy of the City of Elberton)

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City’s capital projects, downtown revamp moving forward

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Capital projects around the City of Elberton are continuing to make progress, including the project to revamp several aspects of Elberton’s downtown square, City Manager Lanier Dunn announced during the City of Elberton’s Feb. 5 regular meeting.
A vehicle fire near the four-way stop in Bowman temporarily shut down access to Highway 17 and Highway 172 in the afternoon of Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

A vehicle fire near the four-way stop in Bowman temporarily shut down access to Highway 17 and Highway 172 in the afternoon of Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

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Vehicle fire shuts down four-way stop in Bowman Feb. 14

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A vehicle fire near the four-way stop in Bowman temporarily shut down access to Highway 17 and Highway 172 in the afternoon of Feb. 14.
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Solar eclipsed

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 during Monday night's meeting to deny a conditional use permit request from Hester Hill Solar,  "a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources," for a 900 acre solar facility off of Lincolnton Highway.