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Pictured during the proclamation signing Saturday, Feb. 24 at Elberton City Hall are (L-R) Sherell Eberhardt, Tiara Eberhardt, Susie Payne, Xavier Strong, Layla Strong, Edna Eberhardt, Tyrene Turman, Mayor Daniel Graves, Pam Allen, Ruth Hunter, Heather Dent, Tiyah Turman and Terrence Eberhardt. (Photo courtesy of the City of Elberton)

Pictured during the proclamation signing Saturday, Feb. 24 at Elberton City Hall are (L-R) Sherell Eberhardt, Tiara Eberhardt, Susie Payne, Xavier Strong, Layla Strong, Edna Eberhardt, Tyrene Turman, Mayor Daniel Graves, Pam Allen, Ruth Hunter, Heather Dent, Tiyah Turman and Terrence Eberhardt. (Photo courtesy of the City of Elberton)

Dressing in blue and raising awareness

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Mayor Daniel Graves signed a proclamation Saturday, Feb. 24 recognizing March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month and March 1 as "Dress in Blue Day" in the City of Elberton.
Rendarris "Ren" Gaines will take The Elbert Theatre stage March 15 as the "Leading Player" in "Pippin" and one of the theatre's first leading black actors. (Photo courtesy of The Elbert Theatre)

Rendarris "Ren" Gaines will take The Elbert Theatre stage March 15 as the "Leading Player" in "Pippin" and one of the theatre's first leading black actors. (Photo courtesy of The Elbert Theatre)

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Gaines makes history shining on theatre stage

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
When "Pippin" debuts on The Elbert Theatre stage March 15, Rendarris "Ren" Gaines, will be one of the first, if not the first, leading black actors in the theatre's history.
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Weapon detector use delayed, to begin today

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The eight weapons detection systems that were purchased by the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) that were scheduled to be implemented at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) and Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) following students' return from Winter Break Monday are finally...
Pictured following a traffic stop turned drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $200,000 are (L-R) Sg. Noah Hart and Lt. Jorge Hernandez with canine officer Maiko. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office)

Pictured following a traffic stop turned drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $200,000 are (L-R) Sg. Noah Hart and Lt. Jorge Hernandez with canine officer Maiko. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office)

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Traffic stop leads to drug bust by Elbert County Sheriff’s Office

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
A traffic stop on Athens Highway led to a drug bust of 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine, laced with fentanyl, and two arrests by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 24.
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Property tax bills on the table

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com and Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   A trio of local property tax exemption bills and a statewide property tax relief bill that would have an impact on Elbert County's taxpayers are currently on the table in the Georgia House of...
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Weapon detectors to be in use after winter break

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Students will pass through weapons detection systems as they enter the doors of Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) and Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) when returning from winter break Feb. 26 as Superintendent Robert Wheeler announced Feb. 13 that the eight weapons detection systems...
Elections Supervisor Melissa Shead (left) and poll workers (L-R) Hannah Kuhling and Marian Perrin pose for a picture in the foyer of the Historic Rock Gym. A "selfie station" has been set up for voters to take a picture with props after casting their vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Photos can be shared with the Board of Elections and Registration Office by emailing voteec@elbertga.us for a chance to be featured on the office's Facebook page. (Photo by Scoggins)

Elections Supervisor Melissa Shead (left) and poll workers (L-R) Hannah Kuhling and Marian Perrin pose for a picture in the foyer of the Historic Rock Gym. A "selfie station" has been set up for voters to take a picture with props after casting their vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Photos can be shared with the Board of Elections and Registration Office by emailing voteec@elbertga.us for a chance to be featured on the office's Facebook page. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Casting a vote and striking a pose

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary began Monday in the Historic Rock Gym. Voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day through Friday, March 8.
Senior D'Nadia Hill's artwork headlines the newest installation of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at Elbert County Comprehensive High School.

Senior D'Nadia Hill's artwork headlines the newest installation of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at Elbert County Comprehensive High School.

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Hill headlines latest gallery installation

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) senior D’Nadia Hill has used inspiration from famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Joan Miro for various works that now decorate the walls of the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery in the media center at ECCHS.