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BOE Chair Teresa Barnett and Superintendent Robert Wheeler pose for a picture after Barnett was recognized for her 17 years of service to the BOE. (Photo by Wells)

BOE Chair Teresa Barnett and Superintendent Robert Wheeler pose for a picture after Barnett was recognized for her 17 years of service to the BOE. (Photo by Wells)

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BOE recognizes Barnett for 17 years of service

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE)  recognized Board Chair Teresa Barnett for over 15 years of faithful service to the district during the BOE’s Jan. 22 regular meeting.
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EMH Foundation to host annual Casino Night Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its third annual Casino Night Saturday, Jan. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Historic Rock Gym.  The evening will include gaming such as a poker, craps, roulette and more, as well as food, drinks and music.

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Star reporter Mark Wells promoted to Sports Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Reporter Mark Wells has been promoted to sports editor, effective Jan. 22, editor/publisher Rose Scoggins recently announced.  "Mark has been a tremendous asset to The Elberton Star overall, but especially through his sports coverage," Scoggins said.
This year's theme featured the theme "The Dream Starts with Me" with many floats and cars featuring posters with the theme. The parade was the only event held for the 2024 Unity Celebration as the rest of the events were canceled. The parade had been canceled as well, but thanks to overwhelming support from the community, it went on as planned. (Photos by Scoggins)

This year's theme featured the theme "The Dream Starts with Me" with many floats and cars featuring posters with the theme. The parade was the only event held for the 2024 Unity Celebration as the rest of the events were canceled. The parade had been canceled as well, but thanks to overwhelming support from the community, it went on as planned. (Photos by Scoggins)

Parade honors MLK's dream

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade was held Sunday, Jan. 14 by the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee/Elbert County Planning Committee.
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Budgeting on track for county

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Now halfway through the 2024 fiscal year (FY), the Elbert County Board of Commissioners are in financially good shape compared to the previous year, according to financial reports from Chief Financial Officer Macie Witcher.
Elbert County was well represented during the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Jan. 10. Pictured are (L-R) Elbert County Chamber of Commerce Board Member Quinn Floyd, also of AQ Stone Designs, Mayor Daniel Graves, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Board Secretary and Friends Helping Friends Club, Inc. Founding President Sandy Adams, Georgia House Rep. Rob Leverett and Athens Technical College President Andrea Daniel.

Elbert County was well represented during the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Jan. 10. Pictured are (L-R) Elbert County Chamber of Commerce Board Member Quinn Floyd, also of AQ Stone Designs, Mayor Daniel Graves, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Board Secretary and Friends Helping Friends Club, Inc. Founding President Sandy Adams, Georgia House Rep. Rob Leverett and Athens Technical College President Andrea Daniel.

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Eggs and issues: Kemp not ready to move on tort reform this year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Tort reform in Georgia is going to be a heavier lift than anticipated, requiring more than a single session of the General Assembly to accomplish, Gov. Brian Kemp said Jan. 10.
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Tennis courts nearly complete in time for upcoming season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School and Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) tennis teams are close to having a new home as Superintendent Robert Wheeler announced that the eight tennis courts under construction at ECMS are “almost complete” during the Board of Education’s (BOE) Jan.
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Gov. Kemp delivers State of the State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Gov. Brian Kemp called on Georgia lawmakers Jan. 11 to pass a private school vouchers bill, a perennial issue before the legislature that has failed to make it through the General Assembly.
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Commissioners call meeting to update qualifying fees

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting today at noon for the sole purpose of updating the qualifying fees for the Probate/Magistrate Court Judge. The board previously approved the list of qualifying fees during its Jan.
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Board advances tax exemptions

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
A trio of local tax exemptions received unanimous stamps of approval from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night's meeting.  The approval now sends the exemptions to Georgia House Rep.