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Jim-Ree Museum co-founder and owner Aurolyn White brushes off vegetation from a fallen over headstone at the back of Pinetown Cemetery near Second Street Extension. Through memories and passed down stories, White and others in the area believe there could be graves of African Americans on property located on the opposite side of the street from the cemetery. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jim-Ree Museum co-founder and owner Aurolyn White brushes off vegetation from a fallen over headstone at the back of Pinetown Cemetery near Second Street Extension. Through memories and passed down stories, White and others in the area believe there could be graves of African Americans on property located on the opposite side of the street from the cemetery. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Rezone request leads to grave quest around cemetery

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
When the Jim-Ree African American Museum took over ownership of Pinetown Cemetery, formerly known as St. Mary’s Cemetery in 2009, Aurolyn Hamm White began writing a book to help provide a comprehensive record of all of the ancestors, family members and friends buried throughout the cemetery.

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Hall joins Star staff as summer intern

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
University of Georgia (UGA) student and Elbert County native Lacie Hall has joined The Elberton Star staff for the next eight weeks as an intern through the Georgia Press Educational Foundation Billy Watson Internship Program.
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Grave concerns lead to zoning denial

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners upheld a decision from the Elbert County Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a zoning change for property located on Second Street Extension believed to contain African American graves.
Students at Elbert County Primary School got to experience aspects of farm life during Farm Day Friday, May 5 at the school. Students were able to pet a calf, goats, rabbits and a pony, learn about bees and fresh produce, sample smoothies made from fresh fruits and vegetables, plant radishes, sit on Superintendent Jon Jarvis’ tractor and compete in an egg to chicken race. Students were also served a fully Georgia Grown lunch by the Elbert County Schools nutrition department. (Photo by Scoggins)

Students at Elbert County Primary School got to experience aspects of farm life during Farm Day Friday, May 5 at the school. Students were able to pet a calf, goats, rabbits and a pony, learn about bees and fresh produce, sample smoothies made from fresh fruits and vegetables, plant radishes, sit on Superintendent Jon Jarvis’ tractor and compete in an egg to chicken race. Students were also served a fully Georgia Grown lunch by the Elbert County Schools nutrition department. (Photo by Scoggins)

ECPS students get a feel for Farm Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Katie Higginbotham York will celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by her three special gifts – Lincoln, Landry and recent addition, Laremie.

Katie Higginbotham York will celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by her three special gifts – Lincoln, Landry and recent addition, Laremie.

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York celebrates Mother’s Day with three special gifts

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sunday won’t be Katie Higginbotham York’s first Mother’s Day, but it will be her first with the family’s newest addition – three month old Laremie.
Pictured is Elrod being greeted and surprised by the crowd as she walks in the Bowman Community Center with public works employee Lloyd Ivester. (Photo by Wells)

Pictured is Elrod being greeted and surprised by the crowd as she walks in the Bowman Community Center with public works employee Lloyd Ivester. (Photo by Wells)

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Bowman celebrates Jerri Elrod’s service

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The City of Bowman threw a surprise reception to honor Public Works Director Jerri Elrod for her 36 years of service to the city Monday, May 1. Elrod was presented with a commemorative t-shirt along with a resolution from the city thanking her for her 36 years of service.
Elbert County Comprhehensive High School senior and Elbert County Blue Devil Marching Band feature twirler Lyndsie Acker is one of the newest majorettes for the Clemson University Tigers. Acker submitted an audition video for Clemson in March and received an invitation to live auditions held on the Clemson campus on April 15. She auditioned in competition with twirlers from all over the country and was selected as 1 of the 10 Tiger Twirlers that will perform with the Tiger Band this Fall.

Elbert County Comprhehensive High School senior and Elbert County Blue Devil Marching Band feature twirler Lyndsie Acker is one of the newest majorettes for the Clemson University Tigers. Acker submitted an audition video for Clemson in March and received an invitation to live auditions held on the Clemson campus on April 15. She auditioned in competition with twirlers from all over the country and was selected as 1 of the 10 Tiger Twirlers that will perform with the Tiger Band this Fall.

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Twirling for the Tigers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The City of Elberton approved a splash pad project that will be similar to the above 3D rendering from Vortex International. The 5,000 square foot project will include the splash pad with 40 water spray features, two slides and a dumping bucket as well as restrooms, a parking area and fencing.

The City of Elberton approved a splash pad project that will be similar to the above 3D rendering from Vortex International. The 5,000 square foot project will include the splash pad with 40 water spray features, two slides and a dumping bucket as well as restrooms, a parking area and fencing.

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Council approves splash pad project

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Elberton City Council voted 3-2, with council members Carey Butler and Troy Colquitt voting opposed, to approve and authorize the Elberton Splash Park Recreation Center Project during Monday night’s meeting.
Pictured during the presentation are (L-R) Superintendent Jon Jarvis, former head football coach Sid Fritts, Hardman, Mecole Hardman Sr., Mae Sue Hardman, Danyell Hardman and Chariyah Gordon. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pictured during the presentation are (L-R) Superintendent Jon Jarvis, former head football coach Sid Fritts, Hardman, Mecole Hardman Sr., Mae Sue Hardman, Danyell Hardman and Chariyah Gordon. (Photo by Scoggins)

Proclaiming a surprise retirement

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A surprise presentation was made Friday, April 28 during the annual Friends Helping Friends basketball game at Elbert County Comprehensive High School that honored former Blue Devil Mecole Hardman Jr. by retiring his jersey.