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The 2023 Elbert County Comprehensive High School Homecoming Court representatives include (front row, L-R) seniors Georgia Phillips, Gracie Brady, Keitasia Glaze, Aameriah Allen, Audrey Poon, Jude Sanders and Cile Hall; (back row, L-R) junior Hannah Brady, sophomore EriYana Agurs and freshman Journee Porter.

The 2023 Elbert County Comprehensive High School Homecoming Court representatives include (front row, L-R) seniors Georgia Phillips, Gracie Brady, Keitasia Glaze, Aameriah Allen, Audrey Poon, Jude Sanders and Cile Hall; (back row, L-R) junior Hannah Brady, sophomore EriYana Agurs and freshman Journee Porter.

Homecoming court prepares for ‘Starlit Night’

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Homecoming activities at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) are underway and the students are eagerly waiting for the crowning of the 2023 Homecoming Queen during Friday night’s football game. The theme for this year’s homecoming is “Starlit Nights.
CJ’s Karate student Jase Bell took home the trophy for winning the fighting division at Kyu Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina for the second year in a row. Bell is the son of Robbie and Kathy Bell.

CJ’s Karate student Jase Bell took home the trophy for winning the fighting division at Kyu Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina for the second year in a row. Bell is the son of Robbie and Kathy Bell.

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Bell wins division for second year

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Elbert County Schools

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BOE honors Fortson for national championship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
BETA National Champion Jaukeem Fortson was recognized for his national championship at the National Beta Club Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, June 23 to June 26 during the Elbert County Board of Education’s meeting Monday night.
The City of Bowman

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Bowman Fall Festival, bingo night this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The City of Bowman will hold its annual fall festival and bingo night this weekend. Bingo night will kickoff the weekend Friday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bowman Community Center. Cost is $20 for an all-night game and $5 for any additional card.
Above, pictured during Saturday’s meet in Winder are (L-R) Linda Garcia, Eva Garcia, Tyson Haigood, Commander Isabella Harpold, Jamaze Hall, Kel Tukes, Allison Medina, Wyatt Stelter, Commander Josiah Harkins, Colton Mabry and Tommy Beahringer. The Raiders brought home first and third place finishes during the meet.

Above, pictured during Saturday’s meet in Winder are (L-R) Linda Garcia, Eva Garcia, Tyson Haigood, Commander Isabella Harpold, Jamaze Hall, Kel Tukes, Allison Medina, Wyatt Stelter, Commander Josiah Harkins, Colton Mabry and Tommy Beahringer. The Raiders brought home first and third place finishes during the meet.

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Raiders finish first, third at Winder meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School JROTC Raider teams brought home first and a third place finishes as the mixed and female teams competed in a meet hosted in Winder Sept. 16.
The City of Elberton

The City of Elberton

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$4.89 million construction cost set

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A $4.89 million speculative building is set to be constructed in the Elberton Industrial Park after the Elberton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize City Manager Lanier Dunn to accept a bid package from M.B.
Edna Eberhardt (right) celebrates with Vanica Harper (left) following a “fun run” as part of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group’s walk/fun run Saturday, Sept. 9 in Sutton Park. Throughout the walk, participants read signs with information regarding statistics and signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. (Photo by Scoggins)

Edna Eberhardt (right) celebrates with Vanica Harper (left) following a “fun run” as part of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group’s walk/fun run Saturday, Sept. 9 in Sutton Park. Throughout the walk, participants read signs with information regarding statistics and signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. (Photo by Scoggins)

A joyful fun run for the cure

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Elbert County

Elbert County

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Millage rates set

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The 2023 millage rates are now set after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the county’s millage rates during a called meeting Sept. 7. Commissioner Casey Freeman voted in opposition of the rates.
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County approves increased tipping, bag fees

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved increased tipping fees and an increase for yellow and blue trash bags during Monday night’s meeting. Tipping fees at the Elbert County Solid Waste facility will now be $65 per ton, up from $56 per ton.