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The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's centennial anniversary was celebrated at all levels over the past week as the City of Elberton, Elbert County Board of Commissioners and State House Rep. Rob Leverett honored the Chamber with resolutions and proclamations. Pictured are (L-R) Chamber Executive Director Rebecca Long, Chamber Chair Susan Fortson and Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's centennial anniversary was celebrated at all levels over the past week as the City of Elberton, Elbert County Board of Commissioners and State House Rep. Rob Leverett honored the Chamber with resolutions and proclamations. Pictured are (L-R) Chamber Executive Director Rebecca Long, Chamber Chair Susan Fortson and Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn. (Photo by Scoggins)

Chamber celebrates centennial

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce will hold a celebration of its centennial anniversary during its annual  banquet Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. in the Historic Rock Gym.
The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) is expected to vote on a nearly $350,000 "digital matrix board" for the Granite Bowl during its April 15 meeting. The above rending is what the scoreboard may look like. (Photo courtesy of the BOE)

The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) is expected to vote on a nearly $350,000 "digital matrix board" for the Granite Bowl during its April 15 meeting. The above rending is what the scoreboard may look like. (Photo courtesy of the BOE)

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Jumbotron coming to Granite Bowl

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) is set to vote on the purchase of a “digital matrix board” to be used at the Granite Bowl at a cost of just under $350,000 after  Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) CTAE Director Kim Fuller and Head Football Coach Shannon Jarvis spoke about...
Members of The Elberton Star staff (right, L-R) Earl Saxon, Valerie Evans and Barbara Slay enjoyed viewing the eclipse (left) with safety glasses. (Photo by Scoggins)

Members of The Elberton Star staff (right, L-R) Earl Saxon, Valerie Evans and Barbara Slay enjoyed viewing the eclipse (left) with safety glasses. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Eclipsing over Elberton

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elberton Star Logo

The Elberton Star Logo

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Political forum featuring primary candidates set for April 23

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio will co-host a political forum in the Historic Rock Gym Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. for candidates in the Northern Judicial Circuit (NJC) District Attorney, (DA)/ Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) District 3, Elbert County Probate/Magistrate Judge and...
The City of Bowman

The City of Bowman

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Calling for a council recall

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Voters in the City of Bowman will head to the polls May 7 in order to decide whether or not council members Leah Carey and Betty Jo Maxwell should be recalled from their offices. Bowman Elections Superintendent Savannah Ivester announced the election in a notice on page 3 in today's edition.
Elbert Memorial Hospital's Director Materials Management Arelia Lane retired March 29 after 45 years of working at Elbert Memorial Hospital. (Photo by Scoggins)

Elbert Memorial Hospital's Director Materials Management Arelia Lane retired March 29 after 45 years of working at Elbert Memorial Hospital. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lane ends historied 45-year career

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Elbert Memorial Hospital has always been a special place for Arelia Lane. The hospital is where she and her four siblings were born, the place where her daughter was born and, for 45 years, has been her work home.
The City of Elberton

The City of Elberton

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Spec building on track for May completion

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The spec building being constructed in the Elberton Industrial Park is nearing completion and should be finished in May, City Manager Lanier Dunn announced during Monday night's regular meeting.

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Judge Malcom to retire in December

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader   Superior Court Judge Jeffery Malcom will step down from the Northern Judicial Circuit bench at the end of the year.