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Hospital CEO voices concern over two-year-old EMS transfer policy

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A medical service transfer policy from Elbert County Emergency Services (EMS) that has been in place for the last two years was approved by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) during Monday night's meeting although Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tyler Taylor...
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Local qualifying draws mixed bag

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The first day of qualifying for the May 21 General Primary drew a mixed bag of incumbents and newcomers for local offices Monday. Of the 11 open races, all but two incumbents qualified as of Tuesday at press time.
Pictured with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are (L-R) Chrystal Thomas, Chloe Robertson, Clay Guest, Greg Hall, Gracie Brady, Jaquarious Davis, Candance Burnette, Isabella Burton, Jerrie Floyd, Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Rob Leverett, Nicholas Fortson, Amarian Jones, Megan Allen, Caliya Bronner and FHF, Inc. President Sandy Adams.

Pictured with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are (L-R) Chrystal Thomas, Chloe Robertson, Clay Guest, Greg Hall, Gracie Brady, Jaquarious Davis, Candance Burnette, Isabella Burton, Jerrie Floyd, Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Rob Leverett, Nicholas Fortson, Amarian Jones, Megan Allen, Caliya Bronner and FHF, Inc. President Sandy Adams.

Visiting friends at the Georgia Capitol

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elbert County Middle School students in Chrystal Thomas’s class joined a few Friends Helping Friends (FHF) Club senior officer committee members during their annual visit to Georgia’s Capitol Feb. 29 on legislative crossover day.
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KECB to hold recycling event in Bowman Saturday

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Keep Elbert County Beautiful (KECB) will hold one of its annual recycling events at the Bowman Recycling Center Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Items accepted include: • Batteries – only car batteries or rechargeable batteries.
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Petitioning for a council recall

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Recall petitions to remove Bowman City Council members Bettty Jo Maxwell and Leah Carey are currently circulating the City of Bowman after applications were issued by the Elbert County Board of Elections  Feb. 2.