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City approves budget, discusses unused property, housing

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Elberton City Council unanimously approved a nearly $39 million 2024 fiscal year (FY) budget during the city’s June 8 budget hearing after a presentation from City Manager Lanier Dunn.  The approved FY 2024 budget totals $38,912,508 and is a 1.2 percent increase of $480,245 from FY 2023.
Elbert County native Carly Armour (right) was selected out of 400 doctoral graduates to give remarks during the Graduate Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at the University of Iowa May 12. Armour was also honored just days before her graduation with the University of Iowa Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence Dean’s Achievement Award by the Graduate College and the College of Education. Pictured during the commencement ceremonies are (left, L-R) Nancy Armour, Carly Armour and Fred Armour.

Elbert County native Carly Armour (right) was selected out of 400 doctoral graduates to give remarks during the Graduate Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at the University of Iowa May 12. Armour was also honored just days before her graduation with the University of Iowa Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence Dean’s Achievement Award by the Graduate College and the College of Education. Pictured during the commencement ceremonies are (left, L-R) Nancy Armour, Carly Armour and Fred Armour.

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Armour selected to address fellow graduates during Iowa commencement

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Elbert County native Carly Armour was selected to give remarks to her fellow graduates during the University of Iowa’s Graduate Doctoral Commencement Ceremony May 12 in Iowa City, Iowa.  Armour was selected out of 400 doctoral graduates to give the speech during the ceremony.
In honor of Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Senior Army Instructor Maj. Ed Lovin’s retirement after 18 years at the helm of the program, the rappel tower at ECCHS was dubbed “The Lovin Tower” in a May 25 dedication ceremony. ECCHS senior Broughton Smith came up with the idea and brought it to the Matthews Granite team, who donated a granite marker to be placed by the tower.

In honor of Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Senior Army Instructor Maj. Ed Lovin’s retirement after 18 years at the helm of the program, the rappel tower at ECCHS was dubbed “The Lovin Tower” in a May 25 dedication ceremony. ECCHS senior Broughton Smith came up with the idea and brought it to the Matthews Granite team, who donated a granite marker to be placed by the tower.

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Maj. Lovin retires after 42 years of service to country, Elbert County

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
After a long and distinguished 42-year career between the United States Army and Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s (ECCHS) junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) program, Maj. Ed Lovin will transition into a life of retirement – again.
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) hosted their annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge summer camp May 30 to June 2. Cadets received an opportunity to fly in a UH-60 Blackhawk from an Army National Guard unit based out of Winder. The camp included a variety of topics and skills, taking place at the Elbert County airport, ECCHS and Richard B. Russell State Park. (Photos by Wells)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) hosted their annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge summer camp May 30 to June 2. Cadets received an opportunity to fly in a UH-60 Blackhawk from an Army National Guard unit based out of Winder. The camp included a variety of topics and skills, taking place at the Elbert County airport, ECCHS and Richard B. Russell State Park. (Photos by Wells)

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JROTC hosts annual cadet leadership challenge camp

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) hosted their annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge summer camp May 30 to June 2 at ECCHS, Richard B. Russell Lake and Elbert County Airport.
The Elbert County Public Library kicked off this year’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” Friday, June 2 with STEAM activities and presentations from Talewise. Attendees learned about, and participated in, different hands-on science experiments throughout the program. (Photos by Hall)

The Elbert County Public Library kicked off this year’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” Friday, June 2 with STEAM activities and presentations from Talewise. Attendees learned about, and participated in, different hands-on science experiments throughout the program. (Photos by Hall)

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Summer reading programs kick off at Elbert County libraries

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
By Lacie Hall  star@elberton.com    The Elbert County Public Library kicked off this year’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” Friday, June 2 with STEAM activities and presentations from Talewise.
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City budget sees minor increase

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Elberton City Council is set to approve an increase of just over $480,000 for the proposed 2024 fiscal year (FY) budget during a called meeting June 8, down significantly from last year’s almost $2 million increase.
Tracy Bennett (front) as “Greta Ohlsson” drops to her knees in agony after a murder is discovered as part of the Elbert Theatre’s upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Also pictured are (back row, L-R) Robert Roach as “Samuel Ratchett,” Michael Weis as “Hercule Poirot,” Philip Hiott as “Monsieur Bouc,” Jake Triplett as “Hector MacQueen” and Jennifer White as “Princess Dragomiroff.” (Photo by Wells)

Tracy Bennett (front) as “Greta Ohlsson” drops to her knees in agony after a murder is discovered as part of the Elbert Theatre’s upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Also pictured are (back row, L-R) Robert Roach as “Samuel Ratchett,” Michael Weis as “Hercule Poirot,” Philip Hiott as “Monsieur Bouc,” Jake Triplett as “Hector MacQueen” and Jennifer White as “Princess Dragomiroff.” (Photo by Wells)

Solving a case on the Orient Express

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Elbert Theatre and Encore Productions are prepared to take their audience on a journey across Europe to solve a murder-mystery as their second production of the 2023 season, “Murder on the Orient Express,” debuts June 9.
Former superintendent Jon Jarvis hugs his niece, Emma Grace Jarvis, after handing her her diploma as the valedictorian for the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2023. The May 26 graduation was Jarvis’ last event as superintendent. (Photo by Scoggins)

Former superintendent Jon Jarvis hugs his niece, Emma Grace Jarvis, after handing her her diploma as the valedictorian for the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2023. The May 26 graduation was Jarvis’ last event as superintendent. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Jarvis retires after storied career in school district

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
As he led the 2023 graduating class of Elbert County Comprehensive High School through the Granite Bowl, Jon Jarvis’ career in the Elbert County School District came full circle.