The Elberton Star shines with seven Georgia Press Association awards emony awards

The Elberton Star was recently honored by the Georgia Press Association with seven awards for the 2023 publication year. Awards were announced at the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest Banquet on Friday, June 7 at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.

City of Bowman to unveil new Hardman tribute

The City of Bowman will host a ceremony to honor hometown football star Mecole Hardman Jr.  Saturday, June 15  at 3 p.m. The ceremony will feature an unveiling of a nine-foot tall granite tribute piece on the corner of  Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 172 on the Bowman Square.

Allen verdict reversed

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the 2019 murder conviction of Elbert County native Sherman Lamont Allen, who was convicted of malice murder and serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, after ruling that there was “sufficient evidence for the trial court to instruct the jury...

City council proposes largest budget in city’s history

The Elberton City Council is scheduled to hold the final hearing on the proposed $41 million budget followed by a vote to approve the budget during a June 17 meeting at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. The city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, which was provided to The Elberton Star by Interim City Manager...

Hospital educates public on Georgia HEART tax credit

Elbert Memorial Hospital hosted an educational meeting to educate citizens and business owners around the community about the benefits of the Georgia Help Enhance Access to Rural Treatment (HEART) tax credit.

City council proposes electric rate increases

The City of Elberton is proposing to raise electric rates by an average of three percent as the cost of wholesale power continues to increase and cause a deficit in the electric division, Interim City Manager Kevin Eavenson said during the city’s June 3 budget work session.

Hardman to headline FHF Family Fun Day

Three-time Superbowl champion and former Elbert County Blue Devil standout MeCole Hardman will be present for the Friends Helping Friends Football Fun Day Saturday, June 15.  The free event will take place at McWilliams Park from 9 a.m. to noon and will be held rain or shine.

Public hearing to tackle solar, poultry, and alcohol issues

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The Elbert County Board of Commissioners will host a public hearing to receive input on a variety of  issues immediately preceding their regularly-scheduled  meeting June 10.

Early voting for June 18 runoff set for June 10

Early voting for the democratic sheriff’s runoff  will be held June 10 through June 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Rock Gym.

Runoff scheduled for sheriff's race

The May 21 Primary Election for Elbert County Sheriff is headed to a runoff on the democratic side of the ballot after candidates Dre Gibbs and Darren Scarborough were unable to secure more than 50 percent of the vote. They will face each other in a run-off June 18.