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Pictured as Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves signed a proclamation to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month are (L-R) Graves and Harmony House's Jennifer Rainer.

Pictured as Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves signed a proclamation to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month are (L-R) Graves and Harmony House's Jennifer Rainer.

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City recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Mayor Daniel Graves and the City of Elberton recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month Tuesday, April 4 as he signed a proclamation with Harmony House’s Jennifer Rainer. The proclamation began by stating that “3.
Pictured during a ribbon cutting for the new Tom McCall Agriscience Complex March 31 are (front row, L-R) Tom McCall, cutting the ribbon with help from grandsons Winn and Wilkes McCall, and Jane McCall and (back row, L-R) Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, U.S. House District 10 Rep. Mike Collins, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Katie McCall Archer and McCall Kate Archer and Rachel McCall. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pictured during a ribbon cutting for the new Tom McCall Agriscience Complex March 31 are (front row, L-R) Tom McCall, cutting the ribbon with help from grandsons Winn and Wilkes McCall, and Jane McCall and (back row, L-R) Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, U.S. House District 10 Rep. Mike Collins, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Katie McCall Archer and McCall Kate Archer and Rachel McCall. (Photo by Scoggins)

ATC dedicates Tom McCall Agriscience Center

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
It was standing room only inside the Tom McCall Agricultural Arena at the Elbert County Campus of Athens Technical College (ATC) March 31.

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Hospital marks one month with Taylor at helm

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) Authority heard its first official report from new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tyler Taylor during its March 28 meeting. The meeting marked a month and a day since Taylor took over as the new CEO the day before the authority’s February meeting.
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General Assembly OKs higher truck weights

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Legislation raising the legal weight limits on commercial trucks hauling certain types of cargo in certain parts of Georgia was one of the last to gain final passage during this year’s General Assembly session.
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Anglers place second at regional qualifier on West Point Lake

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Ethan Vaughn, Adrian Harris and Boat Captain Brad Vaughn were the first ever Elbert County anglers to place at a regional qualifier after they finished second out of 271 other boats at the regional qualifier held at West Point Lake in LaGrange March 18. “They did awesome.
Colon cancer survivor and founder of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group Pam Allen traveled to Washington, D. C. earlier this month to advocated for colorectal cancer research as part of Colon Cancer Awareness month.

Colon cancer survivor and founder of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group Pam Allen traveled to Washington, D. C. earlier this month to advocated for colorectal cancer research as part of Colon Cancer Awareness month.

Advocating for life

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Although March and Colon Cancer Awareness Month are winding down, 11-year survivor and founder of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group (ECCCSG) Pam Allen is continuing efforts to raise awareness and encourage screening throughout the entire year. “I want to be able to help somebody.
One of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School JROTC female armed squads brought home a state championship after the state drill team meet in Griffin March 25. Squad members include (L-R) Natasha DeLeon, Ke’Miyah Teasley, Chrisiya Harris, De’Asia Kinsey, Jolette Medina-Galvan, Jaelyn Massey and Kaleigha Montgomery.

One of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School JROTC female armed squads brought home a state championship after the state drill team meet in Griffin March 25. Squad members include (L-R) Natasha DeLeon, Ke’Miyah Teasley, Chrisiya Harris, De’Asia Kinsey, Jolette Medina-Galvan, Jaelyn Massey and Kaleigha Montgomery.

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Squad crowned state champions

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
One of Elbert County’s JROTC female armed squads is the new state champion after taking first place at the state meet in Griffin March 25.
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Athens Tech to hold dedication, ribbon cutting Friday

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Athens Technical College will hold a dedication and ribbon cutting for the Tom McCall Agriscience Complex Friday, March 31 at 11 a.m. Located on the Elbert County campus, the building houses labs and classrooms for the college’s agriculture and conservation law enforcement programs.
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School renovations remain on schedule

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Renovations at the former Beaverdam Elementary School and the 10-classroom addition at Elbert County Elementary School (ECES) are still on schedule to be completed this summer, Superintendent Jon Jarvis told the Elbert County Board of Education during Monday night’s regular meeting.
A parade of teams and coaches began the day, followed by a ceremonial “first pitch” by Elbert County Lady Devil 2022 state champions (L-R) Aaniyah Allen and Niya Moon. Lady Devils Hannah Brady and Emily Booth served as catchers. (Photo by Wells)

A parade of teams and coaches began the day, followed by a ceremonial “first pitch” by Elbert County Lady Devil 2022 state champions (L-R) Aaniyah Allen and Niya Moon. Lady Devils Hannah Brady and Emily Booth served as catchers. (Photo by Wells)

Smiles and snacks for opening day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Elbert County Little League kicked off another season of T-ball, coaches’ pitch, softball and baseball games at McWilliams Park during opening day Saturday, March 18.