City approves GEFA loan, set to begin upgrades

The City of Elberton unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the terms of a note and loan agreement with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) in the amount of $2.5 million for upcoming work on the filter plant and “galvanized water mains” around the city during Monday’s regular...

Political forum featuring primary candidates set for April 23

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...

Five-year-old seriously injured after being hit by car while on bicycle

A five-year-old juvenile was airlifted to Greenville Medical Center with “life-threatening injuries” following a crash on Bells Ferry Road March 28. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the juvenile was exiting a private driveway on Bells Ferry Road and “entered the northbound lane” of the road.

BOE’s April work session to be held April 8 due to conflict

The Elbert County Board of Education’s April 9 work session will now be held Monday, April 8 due to a scheduling conflict with Superintendent Robert Wheeler, he announced during the March 18 regular meeting.

Political forum set for April 23

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...

County sees growth in development

Despite the popular belief that Elbert County is stagnant when it comes to growth, numbers presented by Elbert County Administrator Allen Hulme to the Athens Area Home Builders Association March 12 in Hartwell shows otherwise.

Bowman tables solar ordinance due to concerns

A second reading for a solar ordinance that would prohibit a "solar energy facility or solar farm" within the city limits was tabled following concerns raised by Bob Thomas, former county administrator and Rural Green Power (RGP) representative.

SafeHouse's Easter basket fill up ends Sunday

SafeHouse Ministries' Easter basket fill up campaign will end on Easter Sunday, March 31. Those interested in participating in making the donation to SafeHouse are encouraged to add an item to a basket or box each day and then donate the items to SafeHouse the Monday after Easter, April 1.

Bozarth wins Congressional Art Competition

Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Braelyn Bozarth was named the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition hosted by United States House Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) for her entry "Café." Collins announced the win during a ceremony at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens March 23.