Elbert County Board of Education prepares for new school year

The Elbert County Board of Education held its final meeting before the 2026-27 school year Monday.Superintendent Robert Wheeler noted his anticipation for the beginning of the school year.“I am so very excited for the upcoming school year,” he said. “I think I speak for a large number of our staff.

Challengers sweep runoffs in Elbert County elections

Changes are coming to Elbert County's board of commissioners and board of education after all three challengers won the local races in the June 16 general primary runoff election.

Elbert County runoff elections scheduled after stalemates

A trio of Elbert County's local elections are headed to a runoff after candidates were unable to obtain over 50 percent of the vote in a close election. For the District 2 Board of Commissioners seat Mark Harper held the edge after Election Day voting with 357 votes.

Elbert County BOE reveals 2026-2027 budget during hearings

The Elbert County Board of Education held two budget hearings in the past week to present its projected budget for the 2026-27 school year. One was at its work session last Tuesday and the other was at its monthly meeting Monday.

Elbert board of education recognizes teachers of the year, Young Georgia Authors and top of senior class

May is a time of reflection on the past school year, and the Elbert County board of education took the opportunity to honor its teachers, school employees and students throughout this past week.

Elbert County Board of Education passes agreement with sheriff’s office to provide SROs

The Elbert County board of education unanimously voted to approve an agreement with the Elbert County sheriff’s office to provide school resource officers (SROs), dissolving the school board police department. The change will be effective July 1.

Elbert County Board of Education candidates share platforms in political forum

The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio partnered April 30 to hold a political forum to give the local contested Board of Commissioners and Board of Education candidates the chance to share their platform.

Elbert County BOE considering dissolving internal police department, partnering with sheriff's office

The Elbert County Board of Education announced it is exploring ending its internal police department program in favor of a partnership with the county sheriff’s office to provide school resource officer services, during its April 20 regular meeting.

Elbert County Schools earns Cognia accreditation

The Elbert County board of education announced the school system has been accredited by Cognia for the next five years at its monthly work session Monday.

Elbert County BOE recognizes wrestlers, discusses amending policies

The Elbert County board of education was a bit more packed than usual Monday afternoon. The Elbert County Comprehensive High School wrestling team, its coaches and parents were in the building to be recognized by the board for their state runner-up 2025-26 season.