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Pictured during the proclamation signing include (L-R) Hunt, Burton, Graves, John Hubbard and John Clark.

Pictured during the proclamation signing include (L-R) Hunt, Burton, Graves, John Hubbard and John Clark.

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Elberton proclaims Black History Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Mayor Daniel Graves signed a proclamation celebrating February as Black History Month and celebrating the city’s African-American leaders and citizens. Listed in the proclamation include historical figures such as William Henry Heard, Paul J. Blackwell, James Hawes, Albert T. Smith, Dr.
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County approves ARPA funding for nonprofits

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
After nearly two years after an initial request from the Elbert County Coalition of Nonprofits, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to allocate a portion of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to organizations within the group.
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Grand jury hands down indictment for murder charges

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
An Elbert County grand jury handed down an indictment of Andrew Nicholas Berry for malice murder, felony murder and seven other charges after he was arrested and charged in the death of his girlfriend Dec. 31, 2022. The grand jury met for the January 2023 session Jan.
Elbert County Emergency Services Director Chuck Almond is pictured above inspecting the accident. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

Elbert County Emergency Services Director Chuck Almond is pictured above inspecting the accident. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Emergency Services)

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County vehicle takes down power pole in Bowman

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A county solid waste vehicle brought down a power pole in Bowman Monday afternoon, causing a power outage in most of the city, according to Mayor Roberta Rice. Rice said power was restored to the area around 45 minutes to an hour following the accident.
Former Blue Devil and University of Georgia Bulldog Mecole Hardman (right) welcomed a son with girlfriend Chariah Gordon (left) just hours after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Gordon’s social media)

Former Blue Devil and University of Georgia Bulldog Mecole Hardman (right) welcomed a son with girlfriend Chariah Gordon (left) just hours after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Gordon’s social media)

Super Bowl champs, baby!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   Former Elbert County Blue Devil Mecole Hardman added a second Super Bowl trophy to his case after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII Feb.

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County Administrator resigns

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Elbert County Administrator Phil Pitts has resigned, effective following 15 days of owed vacation, after being pressured to leave by Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn and the belief a majority of commissioners would vote to fire him. Commissioners voted 3-1 Feb.