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From left, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) President Tom McCall presents Elbert County Farm Bureau (ECFB) President Mandy Williams and ECFB Office Manager Haley Oakley with a GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program Planter Award in the organization’s large membership division. The award was presented on Dec. 4 during the 86th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention held on Jekyll Island.

From left, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) President Tom McCall presents Elbert County Farm Bureau (ECFB) President Mandy Williams and ECFB Office Manager Haley Oakley with a GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program Planter Award in the organization’s large membership division. The award was presented on Dec. 4 during the 86th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention held on Jekyll Island.

Farm Bureau REAPs statewide award

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Georgia Farm Bureau News  Special to The Star   Elbert County Farm Bureau (ECFB) was recognized for its outstanding member programs and agricultural advocacy activities at the 86th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention held Dec. 3-5 on Jekyll Island. Mandy Williams is the ECFB president.
Members of Elbert County Emergency Services, the Elbert County Fire Department, Elbert County Sheriff's Office and first responders helped take part in an active shooter training drill at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman Nov. 18. (Photo by Leslie Corbett)

Members of Elbert County Emergency Services, the Elbert County Fire Department, Elbert County Sheriff's Office and first responders helped take part in an active shooter training drill at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman Nov. 18. (Photo by Leslie Corbett)

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Pleasant Grove trains to serve

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
If an emergency were to happen at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, it would take 22 minutes before emergency officials could arrive on scene.
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Sister City celebrates 40 years

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Elberton-Mure Sister City program celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023, with plans to officially again its student exchange in 2024 following a hiatus due to COVID-19.  A 40th anniversary was held Nov. 3 through Nov.
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Solar hearing postponed

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A public hearing for a rezone request that would bring a solar farm facility to the area of Balchin Road has been requested to be postponed by the developer. The rezone request, submitted Nov.
Elbert County Primary School (ECPS) first grade teachers (front to back) Ashley Mills, Brianna Bowen and Kaitlin Walker high five students while dressed as presents during the ECPS Christmas Parade Dec. 13. The parade included teachers and faculty dressed up in festive Christmas attire and included a special visit from Santa Clause himself. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert County Primary School (ECPS) first grade teachers (front to back) Ashley Mills, Brianna Bowen and Kaitlin Walker high five students while dressed as presents during the ECPS Christmas Parade Dec. 13. The parade included teachers and faculty dressed up in festive Christmas attire and included a special visit from Santa Clause himself. (Photo by Wells)

Parading presents at the Primary School

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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BOE approves exemptions

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved to propel two property tax exemptions to the Georgia General Assembly for consideration during Monday night’s meeting after recommendation by the property tax committee.
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Beer, wine for sale in Bowman

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Beer and wine will soon be available to purchase in the Bowman city limits after the Bowman City Council unanimously approved adopting an alcohol ordinance during Monday night's meeting. The ordinance is scheduled to take affect Jan. 1 and only allows for the sale of beer and wine from 6 a.m.
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County general fund budget 'doing well'

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
One month shy from being halfway through the 2024 fiscal year, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) have recorded an increase in revenues and decrease in expenditures over the prior year as of November's financial report.
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Hospital records substantial YTD bottom line increase

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) recorded a substantial increase in its bottom line for year-to-date (YTD) numbers through the end of October compared to numbers from the prior year. The numbers were reported during the hospital's Nov. 28 regular meeting.
Pictured from left, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) President Tom McCall, GFB First Vice President and South Georgia Vice President Daniel Johnson, North Georgia Vice President Bernard Sims and Middle Georgia Vice President Ralph Caldwell will lead the state’s largest general farm organization in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau)

Pictured from left, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) President Tom McCall, GFB First Vice President and South Georgia Vice President Daniel Johnson, North Georgia Vice President Bernard Sims and Middle Georgia Vice President Ralph Caldwell will lead the state’s largest general farm organization in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau)

McCall continues as head of Georgia Farm Bureau

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Georgia Farm Bureau News Special to The Star   Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) voting delegates elected the organization’s 2024 board of directors Dec. 5 during the 86th Annual GFB Convention held on Jekyll Island. GFB President Tom McCall begins the second year of his second, two-year term.