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A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.
Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Drug Court holds commencement at Elberton First Methodist Church

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Northern Judicial Circuit hosted a commencement ceremony Dec. 11 for people who have just completed the circuit's Felony Drug Court program. The program offers offenders who are addicted to drugs or alcohol an opportunity to rehabilitate. Judge R.
Elbert County Schools graphic

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Elbert County board of education sees slight decrease in millage rate

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Elbert County board of education announced a decrease in its millage rate by about half a mill during its monthly meeting Monday, bringing it down from 14 to 13.48. Superintendent Robert Wheeler said the board is meeting Thursday to officially approve the new millage rate.
The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Southeastern Power Administration celebrates 75th anniversary

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The United States Department of Energy's Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel on the downtown square. The dinner, held Oct.