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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.
Elbert County Graphic

Elbert County Graphic

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Hulme sheds light on upcoming FLOST measure

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In the upcoming election, Elbert County voters will have the opportunity to decide on enacting a new one-percent sales tax, titled "Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)," for the sole purpose of reducing property taxes within the county.
Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County volleyball aiming to rebound before playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It’s getting to be crunch time for the Elbert County volleyball team, as the Lady Devils have just two matches remaining before area playoffs begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Mayor Scott Harpold, John Beucler, Lera Ray, council member Henrietta Maxwell and city clerk Tiffany Verdell pose at the ribbon cutting for Bowman's new playground. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Mayor Scott Harpold, John Beucler, Lera Ray, council member Henrietta Maxwell and city clerk Tiffany Verdell pose at the ribbon cutting for Bowman's new playground. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Bowman gets playground thanks to 'generous' donation

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The City of Bowman was recently the beneficiary of a donation from Bowman citizens John Beucler and Lera Ray, which allowed them to construct a new playground in the city park.
Jaslyn Huff (right) sports her homecoming queen crown alongside her father Jasper Huff (left) . (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jaslyn Huff (right) sports her homecoming queen crown alongside her father Jasper Huff (left) . (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County crowns a queen on homecoming

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Elbert County's newest queen is Jaslyn Huff after she was crowned homecoming queen during the halftime homecoming ceremony that took place during Elbert County's football game against Oglethorpe County in the Granite Bowl Sept. 19.
Robert "Buddy" Winborne is the new principal at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS)

Robert "Buddy" Winborne is the new principal at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS)

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New Elbert County Comprehensive High School principal Buddy Winborne looks to connect with students

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Inside Elbert County Comprehensive High School principal Buddy Winborne’s office, there are a series of poster sheets with colorful sticky notes peppered all over. The sheets pose questions like “What is the current culture of the school?” “What do you want the culture to be?
Elbert County native Patsy Neal is set to be inducted in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this February. (Photo courtesy of Wayland Baptist Athletics)

Elbert County native Patsy Neal is set to be inducted in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this February. (Photo courtesy of Wayland Baptist Athletics)

Elberton native Patsy Neal gets Georgia Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
One of Elberton’s greatest athletes will be inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame next winter when basketball great Patsy Neal is enshrined in the February ceremony.
Myron Siegel, played by Jef Whatley, gets a stern talking to from Sig Higginbottam, played by Charlie Kidd, in the Encore Production's performance of "Kong's Night Out." (Photo courtesy of Toni King)

Myron Siegel, played by Jef Whatley, gets a stern talking to from Sig Higginbottam, played by Charlie Kidd, in the Encore Production's performance of "Kong's Night Out." (Photo courtesy of Toni King)

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Kong has night out on the Elbert Theatre stage

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The next show on Encore Production's 2025 slate, "Kong's Night Out," is set to debut this weekend on-stage at the historic Elbert Theatre.