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Graduating senior and Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2023 Class President Jamia Allen will attend Ivy League University of Pennsylvania in the fall. (Photo by Scoggins)

Graduating senior and Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2023 Class President Jamia Allen will attend Ivy League University of Pennsylvania in the fall. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Allen to attend Ivy League University of Pennsylvania

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2023 Class President Jamia Allen addressed her fellow graduates for the last time as an Elbert County student during the May 26 graduation festivities in the Granite Bowl.
Elbert County Graphic

Elbert County Graphic

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Property values up as much as 40 percent

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Property revaluation notices, with property values upwards of a 40 percent increase over Jan. 1, 2021 values, are expected to be in the mailboxes of Elbert County residents in the coming weeks, according to Elbert County Chief Appraiser Doug Kirkpatrick.
Pictured following the program are (first row) Sgt. Virginia Shelton; (second row, L-R) Charles Brawner, Frederick Walton, James Zanders and Ralph Hughes; (third row, L-R) Sam Hill, Daniel White, James Syphore, auxiliary Chaplain Della Wheeler, auxiliary member Henrietta Taggart Williams, Terry Burton, Robert Barnett and John M. Clark. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pictured following the program are (first row) Sgt. Virginia Shelton; (second row, L-R) Charles Brawner, Frederick Walton, James Zanders and Ralph Hughes; (third row, L-R) Sam Hill, Daniel White, James Syphore, auxiliary Chaplain Della Wheeler, auxiliary member Henrietta Taggart Williams, Terry Burton, Robert Barnett and John M. Clark. (Photo by Scoggins)

American Legion remembers the fallen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
American Legion Post 14 held their annual Memorial Day program Monday, May 29 outside the Blackwell Memorial Cultural Center.
Elbert County native and Tena's employee Sydney Baston is the featured model on VAHAN Jewelry's new "Jewelry for Every Lifestyle" campaign. Baston, along with horse "Uno" had a photoshoot in Elbert County for the campaign, which is now featured in magazines, and is set to be on billboards and other advertisements, across the country.

Elbert County native and Tena's employee Sydney Baston is the featured model on VAHAN Jewelry's new "Jewelry for Every Lifestyle" campaign. Baston, along with horse "Uno" had a photoshoot in Elbert County for the campaign, which is now featured in magazines, and is set to be on billboards and other advertisements, across the country.

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Baston featured model for national jewelry campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
By Lacie Hall  star@elberton.com    Tena’s Jewelry Store employee and Elbert County native Sydney Baston recently joined VAHAN Jewelry’s “Jewelry for Every Lifestyle” campaign.  Baston’s photo, along with the official launch announcement on VAHAN’s social media, was published May 17.
Graduating seniors Callie Moss (right) and Marquaveon “Quay” Johnson (left with Principal Josh Rider) were the recipients of Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s annual Faculty and Principal’s Cup.

Graduating seniors Callie Moss (right) and Marquaveon “Quay” Johnson (left with Principal Josh Rider) were the recipients of Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s annual Faculty and Principal’s Cup.

Moss, Johnson awarded Faculty, Principal’s Cup

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The awards are selected by the high school faculty and presented during the graduation ceremony. 
Elbert Memorial Hospital

Elbert Memorial Hospital

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Hospital records three month high

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Elbert Memorial Hospital recorded its first triple-digit positive number for excess revenue during the month of April, signifying a steady upward climb for the third positive month of operations in a row.
City of Bowman

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Bowman approves gas rate increase

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Natural gas customers of the City of Bowman will see an increase in their gas bills in the coming months as the Bowman City Council approved a rate increase during Monday night’s meeting.
The Mighty Men of Valorr and Womenn of God recognized their 2023 “Mighty Men of Valorr and Womenn of God” during a ceremony held at the Elbert County Government Complex May 20. James and Jasper Allen (above) and Bob and Karen Hardy were recognized as “Couples of God.” Pictured during the event are (L-R) Sam McIntosh, Jasper Allen, James Allen and John Barnett. (Photo by Wells)

The Mighty Men of Valorr and Womenn of God recognized their 2023 “Mighty Men of Valorr and Womenn of God” during a ceremony held at the Elbert County Government Complex May 20. James and Jasper Allen (above) and Bob and Karen Hardy were recognized as “Couples of God.” Pictured during the event are (L-R) Sam McIntosh, Jasper Allen, James Allen and John Barnett. (Photo by Wells)

Men of Valorr and Womenn of God recognize Elbert’s finest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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School budget reflects over $3 million increase

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Education’s tentative 2024 fiscal year budget sits at an over $3 million increase over last year’s general fund budget, Chief Financial Officer Keith Martin announced during the board’s May 9 work session.
Jennifer Downer reacts to being named the Elbert County School District’s Classified Employee of the Year while receiving a hug from Brooke Johnson. (Photos by Wells)

Jennifer Downer reacts to being named the Elbert County School District’s Classified Employee of the Year while receiving a hug from Brooke Johnson. (Photos by Wells)

Recognizing the employees of the year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is home to both the 2023 Elbert County School District Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year after teacher Christy Jones and Family Partner Liaison/Receptionist Jennifer Downer were awarded the honors during Monday night’s Elbert County Board of...