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The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Samuel Elbert Hotel celebrates 100 years with community gala

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The City of Elberton celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the Samuel Elbert Hotel with a gala celebration in the hotel lobby and restaurant.
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Elberton Community Impact Grant program returning

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Elberton city manager Kevin Eavenson announced the return of the city’s Community Impact Grant program at the city council’s monthly meeting on Monday. The Community Impact Program, established last year, gives out grants to Elberton-based nonprofit organizations who work to improve the community.
The City of Elberton officially opened Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting and a day full of fun in the sun. The park is slated to operate throughout the month of September. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Eavenson)

The City of Elberton officially opened Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting and a day full of fun in the sun. The park is slated to operate throughout the month of September. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Eavenson)

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PHOTOS: City of Elberton cuts ribbon on Splash Island

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Samuel Elbert Hotel celebrated its 100-year anniversary in August.

The Samuel Elbert Hotel celebrated its 100-year anniversary in August.

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Elberton celebrating 100 years of Samuel Elbert Hotel

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The City of Elberton will celebrate the Samuel Elbert Hotel's 100th anniversary  with a gala after the hotel turned 100 years old in the month of August. The hotel was opened in 1925 and operated for nearly four decades before being converted into office space.
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Elberton mayoral race cancelled

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Municipal General Election for the City of Elberton has officially been cancelled after mayoral candidate Derrell Antonio Lawrence was disqualified, according to city clerk Cindy Churney. Lawrence filed a Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit for the office of mayor Aug. 18.
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Planning and zoning supports Lutz reinstatement

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  Five members of the Elbert County Planning and Zoning Committee have come out in formal support of the reinstatement of former member Johnny Lutz, who was not reappointed to the board after his term expired.
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Elberton, Bowman to have contested races

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Both the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are slated to see contested races for their respective mayor seats after both races had two qualifiers prior to the Aug. 20 qualifying deadline.
Splash Island Elberton lies in wait the week before its scheduled Aug. 30 grand opening. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Splash Island Elberton lies in wait the week before its scheduled Aug. 30 grand opening. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Splash Island Elberton grand opening set for Aug. 30

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
After years in the making, the City of Elberton is finally ready to cut the ribbon on what they have named "Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park." Splash Island is slated to hold its grand opening Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.