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Students to return to school Aug. 1, open houses scheduled

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
After a summer that saw expansions totaling a combined 95,000 square feet at both Elbert County Elementary school and the former Beaverdam Elementary School, Wheeler said the district is “extremely excited” to kick off the new school year.
A plane flown by an Abbeville, South Carolina resident crashed off the end of the Elbert County Airport after a mechanical issue prevented the pilot from clearing the treeline. Airport Manager Randy Haralson said there were no injuries, but the plane was totaled. (Photo by Wells)

A plane flown by an Abbeville, South Carolina resident crashed off the end of the Elbert County Airport after a mechanical issue prevented the pilot from clearing the treeline. Airport Manager Randy Haralson said there were no injuries, but the plane was totaled. (Photo by Wells)

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Small plane crashes near airport, pilot receives no injuries

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A small single-propeller aircraft crashed at the end of the Patz Field runway at Elbert County Airport July 12, after a mechanical issue during takeoff.
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Calling for a TSPLOST referendum

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Commissions took the first step Monday in calling for a special election in November for Elbert County voters to decide whether or not to continue collecting a one percent transportation special purpose local sales tax (TSPLOST).
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Commissioners to hold first budget hearing Monday

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The first budget hearing for the Elbert County Board of Commissioners’ 2024 proposed fiscal year (FY) budget is scheduled for Monday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the commissioners’ meeting room inside the Elbert County Government Complex located at 45 Forest Ave.  The...
Pictured during the parade are (above, L-R) Max Truitt, Jace Merena, Lillie Chicken and James Truitt.

Pictured during the parade are (above, L-R) Max Truitt, Jace Merena, Lillie Chicken and James Truitt.

A celebration for the ages

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A brightly colored celebration for the 4th of July holiday was attended by Elbert County residents Saturday, July 1 at Newford Creek in Lincoln County on Thurmond Lake. The event included a golf cart parade of around 35 carts and was organized by Kyle and Sandra Brown.
Elbert County Car Show 2022

Elbert County Car Show 2022

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Car show to celebrate 25 years Saturday

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Main Street Elberton and the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce’s annual car show and Granite Bowl blast will ring in its 25th year Saturday. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the downtown square.
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Budgeting for higher revenues

Rose Scoggins
Monday, July 10, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) proposed budget revenue increase of nearly $2.3 million from the property tax digest over 2022 is due, in part, to a loss in over $1.5 million in surplus special purpose local option sales tax funds (SPLOST), Chief Financial Officer Macie Witcher and...
Upcoming eighth-grader Jaukeem Fortson took home first place in the nation in the performing arts solo, duo and trio category during the National Beta Club convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Upcoming eighth-grader Jaukeem Fortson took home first place in the nation in the performing arts solo, duo and trio category during the National Beta Club convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bringing home the national Beta gold

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
By Lacie Hall  star@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins  rscoggins@elberton.com    The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Beta Club brought home a national champion after upcoming eighth-grader Jaukeem Fortson was named the winner of the performing arts solo, duo and trio category during the...