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The splash park project in Elberton is nearing completion according to city manager Kevin Evensong (Photo by Mark Wells)

The splash park project in Elberton is nearing completion according to city manager Kevin Evensong (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elberton city manager gives update on splash park, projects

Elberton Editor
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Elberton city council gave an update on the splash park project at its regular meeting on Monday. City manager Kevin Eavenson said that the city is “nearing the finish line” of completing the splash park and that the final interior and exterior painting had been finished.
The city of Elberton, Ga.

The city of Elberton, Ga.

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Citizens formally complain about EPD

Elberton Editor
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Pamela Hughes, a citizen of Elberton, brought forth a complaint about the Elberton Police Department (EPD) during the Elberton City Council’s Aug. 4 regular meeting.
Blue Devil junior running back C.J. Tate carries the ball as Clayton Donald blocks Friday night against the Bulldogs in Hartwell. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devil junior running back C.J. Tate carries the ball as Clayton Donald blocks Friday night against the Bulldogs in Hartwell. (Photo by Cary Best)

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Elbert to host Washington

Cary Best
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
New Washington-Wilkes head coach T.C. Jay will look for his first win against Elbert County as he brings his untested Tiger into the Granite Bowl Friday night.  While Jay’s varsity Tigers scrimmaged Hart County to a 14-0 deficit two weeks ago, they’ll be kicking the season off in Elberton.
Blue Devils (L-R) Tamar Burton, Seth Capps and A.J. German take a knee to listen to head coach Brad Waggoner after losing to Hart County Friday night Aug. 23 in Hartwell. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devils (L-R) Tamar Burton, Seth Capps and A.J. German take a knee to listen to head coach Brad Waggoner after losing to Hart County Friday night Aug. 23 in Hartwell. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devils fall in Hart

Cary Best
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
‘Big mistakes’ and poor execution caused Elbert County’s first loss to rival Hart County in five years (19-7, 2014) Friday night in Hartwell.  Hart’s senior-laden Bulldogs took advantage of early Blue Devil miscues to produce the most lopsided game (39-7) since the Brent Miller era.
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Council member Tyson Almond announces resignation Monday

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Bowman City Council Member Tyson Almond announced his resignation Monday night.  Almond said he will be moving to Buford in order to start a new job.  “We understand when jobs come up and you’ve gotta kinda move and so we understand.
Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, on the right, at the recent ribbon cutting for the new Adams Medical Office Building. Shown at the ribbon cutting are (L-R) Jannie Wade (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. Mark Daniel, Mary Moon (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. David Mize, Patsy Whaley, Executive Director of Office of Rural Health, State of Georgia and Stabilization Grant Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Poon, Rev. Thomas Moon (Clyde Adams’ nephew), Dr. Glenn Poon, Tom Steele, Dr. Louis Fernandez, Sid Adams, Dr. Dan McA

Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Trapnell, on the right, at the recent ribbon cutting for the new Adams Medical Office Building. Shown at the ribbon cutting are (L-R) Jannie Wade (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. Mark Daniel, Mary Moon (Clyde Adams’ niece), Dr. David Mize, Patsy Whaley, Executive Director of Office of Rural Health, State of Georgia and Stabilization Grant Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Poon, Rev. Thomas Moon (Clyde Adams’ nephew), Dr. Glenn Poon, Tom Steele, Dr. Louis Fernandez, Sid Adams, Dr. Dan McA

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Trapnell to serve on rural health advisory board

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Elbert Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kerry Trapnell has been selected to serve on the advisory board of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine.
Savanna Marrie Jennings sits alone, handcuffed by Scott Franklin of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after a jury convicted her on seven charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the death of Otha Perrin in 2018. She was also found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a felony and concealing the death of another. (Photo by Jones)

Savanna Marrie Jennings sits alone, handcuffed by Scott Franklin of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, shortly after a jury convicted her on seven charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the death of Otha Perrin in 2018. She was also found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a felony and concealing the death of another. (Photo by Jones)

Granddaughter convicted

Gary Jones and Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
It took an Elbert County jury only one hour and 40 minutes to convict Savanna Marrie Jennings, 21, of seven charges, including felony murder and malice murder in connection with the brutal murder of her grandfather, 86-year-old Otha Perrin.
ECCHS 2019 graduate M’Kinzey Mackey became a machine operator at MöllerTech after she graduated and has now become a valued employee.

ECCHS 2019 graduate M’Kinzey Mackey became a machine operator at MöllerTech after she graduated and has now become a valued employee.

Howell and Mackey make work happen at MöllerTech

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
As students go through the Elbert County School system, each adult they come in contact with wants to help them find their place and success in achieving their goals as they leave campus.
View of dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge

View of dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge

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County and Corps come together for joint cleanup

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
The Corps of Engineers, Elbert County Code Enforcement, Elbert County Road Department and Keep Elbert County Beautiful (KECB) are currently in the process of a joint clean up effort to address a "massive" dumping ground on Harley Rucker Road at Banana Bridge.