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Bowman approves funds for audit, compliance

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Bowman City Council took the first step towards submitting its 2021 audit and getting in compliance with the State of Georgia after approving to reallocate funds to pay auditors during Monday night’s regular meeting.

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Oct. 10 voter registration deadline approaching

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Citizens wishing to vote in the Nov. 7 election for one of the two city elections and the county-wide transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) referendum must register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 10.

The Elbert County Raiders go through the different stations of the obstacle course event during their raider meet hosted by Hart County Sept. 23. Elbert’s mixed team finished the obstacle course in first place while the female team finished the event in second-place. (Photo by Wells)

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Raiders finish first, second in Hartwell meet

Mark Wells

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Elbert County Raiders brought home a first-place finish and a runner-up finish at the Hart County Raider Meet in Hartwell Sept. 23.

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Reapproving the millage

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com and Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com The Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) are scheduled to redo the state-mandated three public hearings and reapprove the millage rates after their submissions were denied...

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Student charged after bringing gun to school

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com and Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com An Elbert County Middle School student was arrested by the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) Police Department and charged with felony possession of a firearm on school property after bringing a gun to school...

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.

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Bell wins division for second year

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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.