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the Elbert County Raiders mixed team poses with trophies won during the State Raider Meet held in Griffin Oct. 28. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Wyatt Stelter, Jamaze Hall and Mekelliya Tukes; (back row, L-R) Tyson Haigood, Eva Garcia, Linda Garcia, Colton Mabry, Isabella Harpold, Tommy Beahringer, Brytravious Harper, Allison Medina and Josiah Harkins. (Photo submitted by Scott Harpold)

the Elbert County Raiders mixed team poses with trophies won during the State Raider Meet held in Griffin Oct. 28. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Wyatt Stelter, Jamaze Hall and Mekelliya Tukes; (back row, L-R) Tyson Haigood, Eva Garcia, Linda Garcia, Colton Mabry, Isabella Harpold, Tommy Beahringer, Brytravious Harper, Allison Medina and Josiah Harkins. (Photo submitted by Scott Harpold)

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Raiders mixed team finishes second at State Raider Meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Elbert County Raiders mixed team brought home multiple trophies as they placed second in the state at the State Raider Meet held in Griffin Oct. 28. Sgt.
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Crunching the numbers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The newly-formed committee to consider recommending additional property tax exemptions for senior citizens is scheduled to hold its second meeting Nov. 8 after giving Chief Tax Assessor Doug Kirkpatrick time to run numbers for suggested exemptions during last week’s inaugural meeting.
Fairgoers were all smiles as they were spun around and scrambled on rides during the Elberton 12-County Fair Monday. The fair began its 90th year Oct. 19 and will continue operating through Sunday, Oct. 29. The fair is open weekdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Photos by Wells)

Fairgoers were all smiles as they were spun around and scrambled on rides during the Elberton 12-County Fair Monday. The fair began its 90th year Oct. 19 and will continue operating through Sunday, Oct. 29. The fair is open weekdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Photos by Wells)

Spinning and smiling at the fair

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Elberton Star to honor veterans in Nov. 8 edition

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Elberton Star’s annual salute to veterans will publish Wednesday, Nov. 8. If you have photos of a veteran you would like to honor, please bring them in to our office at 25 N. Public Square or scan them and email to star@elberton.com or bslay@elberton.com.
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Early voting continues through Nov. 3

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Early voting for municipal races in the City of Elberton and City of Bowman and the county-wide transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) will continue through Friday, Nov. 3.
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Bowman candidates discuss budget, poultry houses

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   Candidates in the City of Elberton and City of Bowman municipal races participated in a forum co-sponsored by The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio Oct. 12 in preparation for the Nov. 7 election.
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Metal detectors approved

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) approved the purchase and installation of eight weapon detection systems at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) and Elbert County Middle School (ECMS), during Monday night’s regular meeting. The cost for all eight systems totals $140,005.
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Early voting underway

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Early voting for municipal races in the City of Elberton and City of Bowman and the county-wide transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) kicked off Monday.
Officers for the coming year include (L-R) Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne as vice president, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson as president elect, Hewell, Harris County Superior Court Clerk Stacy Haralson as past president and Gordon County Superior Court Clerk Grant Walraven as the secretary/treasurer.

Officers for the coming year include (L-R) Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne as vice president, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson as president elect, Hewell, Harris County Superior Court Clerk Stacy Haralson as past president and Gordon County Superior Court Clerk Grant Walraven as the secretary/treasurer.

Leading the state’s constitutional officers

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Elbert County Probate/Magistrate Judge Stephanie Hewell was sworn in as the president of the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) for the 2023-2024 year during a ceremony in Savannah. Hewell and the other officers were given the oath of office by House Rep. Rob Leverett.