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Colton Mabry (left), Sgt. 1st Class Otis Cadd (top right) and Sgt. 1st Class Dan Ulrich (bottom right) mix cement for the JROTC program’s new obstacle course at Elbert County Comprehensive High School Oct. 6. (Photo by Wells)

Colton Mabry (left), Sgt. 1st Class Otis Cadd (top right) and Sgt. 1st Class Dan Ulrich (bottom right) mix cement for the JROTC program’s new obstacle course at Elbert County Comprehensive High School Oct. 6. (Photo by Wells)

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Raiders construct new obstacle course

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Elbert County Raiders are preparing to host their only home meet of the season Oct. 14 and are currently constructing a new obstacle course for use by the cadets. So far this year the mixed team has not finished below second place as they finished second at the Winder-Barrow meet Sept.
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Elbert County

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Requesting a digest investigation

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A pair of Elbert County citizens have sent a letter to the Georgia Commissioner of Revenue asking for the state to review the county’s property tax assessments and to “refuse to certify the Elbert County tax digest until it...make[s] its own investigation.
Beebe, left, was seen the last week of September delivering skeletons to Main Street members to decorate and place outside their business throughout the month of October. Along with the smaller skeletons, two large skeletons were placed near the fountain area of the square facing the direction of the flow of traffic for each side. (Left photo by Wells, right photo by Scoggins)

Beebe, left, was seen the last week of September delivering skeletons to Main Street members to decorate and place outside their business throughout the month of October. Along with the smaller skeletons, two large skeletons were placed near the fountain area of the square facing the direction of the flow of traffic for each side. (Left photo by Wells, right photo by Scoggins)

Getting spooky on the square

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Skeletons have descended on the downtown square with a little help from Main Street Director Crystal Beebe.
The City of Elberton

The City of Elberton

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Foundation work for capitol projects approaching

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The City of Elberton is hoping to start the foundation work in December for the speculative building being constructed in the Elberton Industrial Park, City Manager Lanier Dunn announced during the city’s Oct. 2 regular meeting.
The Volley Devils celebrate after scoring a point against Rabun Couinty Sept. 28. The Lady Devils are set to face Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in the area tournament Oct. 4. (Photo by Wells)

The Volley Devils celebrate after scoring a point against Rabun Couinty Sept. 28. The Lady Devils are set to face Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in the area tournament Oct. 4. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils advance to area tournament with play-in win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils have advanced to the Area Tournament after defeating Athens Christian by a score of 3-2 in the Area Tournament play-in game Oct. 2.
The Elbert County Raiders mixed team and female team brought home a first and second place finish, respectively, from the Classic City Raider Competition Sept. 30. (Photos by Scott Harpold)

The Elbert County Raiders mixed team and female team brought home a first and second place finish, respectively, from the Classic City Raider Competition Sept. 30. (Photos by Scott Harpold)

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Raiders mixed team finishes first, female team finishes second

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Raiders are fresh off of another strong performance as the mixed team finished first and the female team finished second at the Classic City Raider Competition hosted by Cedar Shoals Sept. 30.
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Prioritizing emergency care

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Elbert County Emergency Services (EMS) Director Chuck Almond is working to “educate” the community that the county department’s priority is to respond to emergencies when needed. Rock Evans recently addressed the Elbert County Board of Commissioners as a concerned citizen during its Sept.
Senior homecoming court representatives Cile Hall (far left) and Jude Sanders (far right) look on as junior homecoming court representative Hannah Brady (second from left) embraces her cousin, Gracie Brady, after Gracie was crowned the 2023 Elbert County Comprehensive High School homecoming queen during halftime of the Elbert County Blue Devils football game Sept. 22 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Wells)

Senior homecoming court representatives Cile Hall (far left) and Jude Sanders (far right) look on as junior homecoming court representative Hannah Brady (second from left) embraces her cousin, Gracie Brady, after Gracie was crowned the 2023 Elbert County Comprehensive High School homecoming queen during halftime of the Elbert County Blue Devils football game Sept. 22 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Wells)

A royal family embrace from the Bradys

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023