City of Elberton considers raising base electric rates

The City of Elberton indicated preliminary plans to gradually raise residential base rates for electricity at its yearly city planning session on Saturday at the Samuel Elbert Hotel.

Elbert County BOC, BOE to see contested races after qualifying ends

Elbert County's races are set for the board of commissioners and board of education seats in the May 19 general primary. For the Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, incumbent Casey Freeman (R) qualified alongside challengers Nick Etheridge (R) and Mark Harper (R).

Oliver Street set for paving

One of the busiest roads in the city limits is set for a long-term paving project as City Manager Kevin Eavenson announced Monday that North and South Oliver Streets are scheduled to be repaved starting in June.

Elberton's Patsy Neal inducted into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

In a move that was perhaps long overdue, Elberton basketball great Patsy Neal was enshrined in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon this weekend on Saturday, Feb. 21. “I’m just amazed at this weekend,” Neal said.

Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold grand opening of Morale Welfare and Recreation Center

Pulliam-Burton VFW Post 5456 is scheduled to hold a grand opening for the new Morale Welfare and Recreation Center in conjunction with their 80th anniversary celebration. The event has been named the “Winter Wonderland Valentine Dinner Dance” and is scheduled for Feb. 14.

Qualifying fees, dates set for Elbert County BOC, BOE seats

Qualifying fees and dates have been set for this year's county elections. This year is slated to see several seats up for reelection as the board of commissioners (BOC) will see elections for the chairman position as well as District 2, District 4 and District 5.

Elbert County MLK Committee holds Unity Celebration in honor of MLK holiday

The Elbert County Martin Luther King Jr. Committee hosted their annual Unity Celebration over the weekend, bringing three days of reflection on King's legacy. The celebration began Thursday with a showing of the movie "Our Friend Martin" at the Elbert Theatre.

Speakers revealed for MLK Committee's unity celebration

The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee recently announced the four guest speakers who will speak at the committee's ecumenical banquet as part of the annual unity celebration.

Public hearing to discuss comprehensive plan scheduled

Elbert County, the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are planning to come together and give the public an opportunity to help shape the future of Elbert County when the three governmental bodies hold a joint public hearing.