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Fair returns to Elbert for 92nd consecutive year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair is slated to make its grand return this weekend for the 92nd consecutive year. Fair manager Becky Hitchcock, whose family has been in charge of the fair since the late 90's, said this year's 11-day fair promises to deliver yet again.
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Harpold reports Bowman Elementary break-in

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Bowman Mayor Scott Harpold informed the Bowman City Council that someone broke into the former Bowman Elementary School building, causing thousands of dollars of damage in the process. "I wanted everybody to know that we had a break-in at the school," Harpold said during Bowman's Oct.
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Student causes scare with water gun on bus

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County School District was the victim of a scare Oct. 1 when a student brought a water gun onto his bus and was caught by the bus driver, prompting a press release from the district. "This morning, a young student made a poor decision and brought a plastic toy gun onto the school bus.
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Elbert County early voting for local referendums, PSC Tuesday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Early voting will get underway Tuesday for Elbert County voters for the Nov. 4 general special election for the District 2 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Along with the vote for a new PSC, two county-wide referendums regarding two local option sales tax funds will be on the ballot.
Mammography technician Alayjah Sammons poses with the Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle, a state-of-the-art mammography machine that is available for patients at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

Mammography technician Alayjah Sammons poses with the Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle, a state-of-the-art mammography machine that is available for patients at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

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EMH using state of the art tech to conduct mammograms

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) is using state-of-the-art machines to conduct mammograms right here in Elbert County. For the past two years, the hospital has been using the Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle, which was funded in part by the EMH Foundation and is a mammography machine of the highest caliber.
Elberton native Otha Thornton is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election.

Elberton native Otha Thornton is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election.

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Otha Thornton to run for Georgia state superintendent

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Elberton native and leader of Elberton's Promise Otha Thornton announced in a press release sent to The Elberton Star that he is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election. "Thornton, a retired U.S.
Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Sharing hope: Jenny Jenkins provides comfort through boutique at Elberton Memorial Hospital

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
After finding out she was in remission after a battle with cancer at the young age of 35, Jenny Jenkins didn't go back to her normal life. Instead, she was called to turn right around and start giving her time and energy to women who were in the middle of their own personal battles.