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Beaverdam Falls Splash Park

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Beaverdam Falls Splash Park is set to be the name of the new splash pad being constructed on North McIntosh Street on the former senior league field, City Manager Lanier Dunn announced during the city’s annual planning session March 9.
Elbert County Little League held Opening Day festivities Saturday, March 16 at McWilliams Park. The day kicked off with a parade of teams and was followed by the first pitch thrown by Elbert County Administrator Allen Hulme. (Photos by Wells)

Elbert County Little League held Opening Day festivities Saturday, March 16 at McWilliams Park. The day kicked off with a parade of teams and was followed by the first pitch thrown by Elbert County Administrator Allen Hulme. (Photos by Wells)

Celebrating Little League Opening Day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Bowman scheduled to vote on solar ordinance

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Bowman City Council is expected to hold a second reading and vote for a solar ordinance that would prohibit a "solar energy facility or solar farm" within the city limits during its March 25 meeting after holding the first reading in February.
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Annual FHF pageant to be held Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The annual Friends Helping Friends Club, (FHF Inc.) will hold its annual FHF Pageant and Auction Saturday, March 23 at 4:45 p.m. as the grand ending to Mecole Hardman Jr. Week. The pageant will be held in the Elbert County Middle School auditorium.
The City of Elberton

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City sees growth in numbers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The City of Elberton has seen a period of growth obscured by inflation since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to tax revenue information presented by City Manager Lanier Dunn during the city’s annual planning session March 9.
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Local races set for May 21 General Primary

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Races for the May 21 General Primary are set following the last day of qualifying Friday, March 8. The race for Sheriff includes three candidates running on the Democratic ticket and one Republican qualifier.
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Road paving from TSPLOST funds set to bid out for 2024 projects

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Nearly 6.5 miles of county roads are set to be paved in 2024 after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted 4-1 to approve a list of roads to bid out for paving from the 2024 transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) funds during Monday night's meeting.