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Pictured during the ribbon cutting are (L-R) KECB Board of Directors Jeff Amich, Donna Dixon, Gerry Besherat, Rita Harper, Elizabeth Tyler, Pam Allgood, Wayne Childs, Elaine Fortson, Michelle Amich, Patti McLanahan, and Jimmy White. Board members not pictured are Bill Hood and Kevin Lewis. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pictured during the ribbon cutting are (L-R) KECB Board of Directors Jeff Amich, Donna Dixon, Gerry Besherat, Rita Harper, Elizabeth Tyler, Pam Allgood, Wayne Childs, Elaine Fortson, Michelle Amich, Patti McLanahan, and Jimmy White. Board members not pictured are Bill Hood and Kevin Lewis. (Photo by Scoggins)

KECB dedicates ‘The Feather’ with ribbon cutting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Keep Elbert County Beautiful and the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the feather monument in front of the Elberton Civic Center Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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BOE approves up to $1,200 bonuses

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Employees in the Elbert County School District will receive an extra up to $1,200 after a unanimous approval from the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for the signing/retention bonuses during Monday night’s meeting.
The Elberton Star recently won a trio of first place awards in the Georgia Press Association’s 2022 Advertising Contest. Pictured with the awards are (left photo, L-R) Star Advertising and Sales Representative Valerie Evans and Magnolia Estates’ Kailey Winn. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elberton Star recently won a trio of first place awards in the Georgia Press Association’s 2022 Advertising Contest. Pictured with the awards are (left photo, L-R) Star Advertising and Sales Representative Valerie Evans and Magnolia Estates’ Kailey Winn. (Photo by Scoggins)

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The Star awarded trio of advertising awards

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Jarvis to retire as superintendent

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Elbert County School Superintendent Jon Jarvis will retire after 33 years with the Elbert County School District (ECSD). Jarvis announced his retirement, effective June 30, during the Board of Education’s (BOE) Nov. 7 work session.
Eugene “Gene” Wallace (left) visits his brother, Ezra Wallace (right) on a short trip home during his time as a Navy Seabee in 1945.

Eugene “Gene” Wallace (left) visits his brother, Ezra Wallace (right) on a short trip home during his time as a Navy Seabee in 1945.

‘Seabee’ tallies 26,000 miles of service

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Before he was 18 years old, Elberton’s Eugene “Gene” Wallace had never been aboard a ship. By the month after his 19th birthday, he’d traveled over 26,000 miles, by ship and train, halfway across the world as a member of the United States Navy’s units of “Seabees” in World War II.

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Man charged with DUI in fatal head-on collision

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
An Elberton man was charged with driving under the influence  following a head-on collision at the intersection of Athens (State Route 72) and Bowman (State Route 17) highways Thursday, Nov. 3 that claimed the life of the second driver two days later.
Elbert County's State Champion Raider team

Elbert County's State Champion Raider team

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Mixed Raider team finishes second in nation

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Mixed Raider team finished tied for second in the nation at the Raider National Championships Nov. 5, bringing home national trophies for the first time in six years. The Raiders lost a tie breaker to White County, which Sgt.
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Veteran’s Day events to be held Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A pair of Veteran’s Day events will be observed throughout Elbert County Friday, Nov. 11. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Elbert County Comprehensive High School JROTC program will host their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony in the high school gym. Those planning to attend should arrive at 8:15 a.m.