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Peace Corps volunteer Buriss speaks at Rotary
Burriss speaks to Rotary Club of ElbertonOnly a week removed from serving in Morocco with the Peace Corps, Will Burriss talked to the Rotary Club of Elberton last week. After the meeting Burriss...
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Early vote, then election on Dec. 4
Early voting began Monday for the runoff election for Georgia Secretary of State with Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger facing off again to succeed Robyn Crittenden, who was...
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Health upgrade at EMH
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comHopsital brings 3D imaging technology to Elberton, surrounding communitiesElbert Memorial Hospital officials announced last week the hospital is bringing the latest in...
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Angry citizens upset about water cutoffs
By: Shana Toneystoney@elberton.comCitizens of Bowman stood before Mayor Mark Berryman and council members during a meeting Monday night to address issues with their water bills.Tommy James of Herndon...
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Medlink receives $3 million-plus in USDA loans
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comGeorgia USDA Director for Rural Development Joyce White announced last week Medlink Georgia, Inc., will receive two loans totaling approximately $3.35 million for...
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EMH ER turnover
Emergency room switch will save local hospital $260,000-plus annuallyBy: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comL-R: Julie Wade, Registered Mammography Tech, and First Patient Mary Louise Thomas at EMH on Nov....
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New Chamber president wants to 'brand' Elbert County
By: Shana Toneystoney@elberton.comFrom fashion-designer turned personal branding consultant, to author turned chamber president, Leslie Friedman hails from the Georgia coast by way of St. Simons Island...
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Samuel Elbert Hotel falls just short of reaching 'break even' occupancy
By: Shana Toneystoney@elberton.comCity Manager Lanier Dunn reported last night during the city council’s regular meeting that the Samuel Elbert Hotel has averaged an occupancy of around 34 percent,...
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ECCHS Principal Kouns provides school information for parents
Meeting at library covered the school's goals for the futureBy: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comElbert County Comprehensive High School Principal Jason Kouns gave an overview of the school and answered...
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Potholes are like landmines
By: Shana Toneystoney@elberton.comElbert County resident Jerry Mosier stood before the Elbert County Board of Commissioners Monday night and requested road repairs for potholes on Corinth Church...
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PJo Phelps honored at last meeting
By: Gary Jones gjones@elberton.comElbert County District 3 school board representative PJo Phelps, who is stepping down after serving 12 years on the board, said Monday night at her last board meeting...
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Development Authority deeds industrial park back to city
By: Gary Jones gjones@elberton.comElberton Mayor Larry Guest said last week’s vote by the Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman to deed industrial park property back to the city...
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Coach applications being reviewed
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comA nine-member committee headed by Elbert Comprehensive High School Athletic Director Brian Turner will begin the task of recommending a football coach at the high...
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Bowman mayor resigns
Berryman cites health reasonsBy: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comBowman Mayor Mark Berryman posted an announcement on his Facebook page last week saying he was resigning as mayor after serving for one...
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Elberton native Price guest speaker at MLK Ecumencial Banquet
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comElberton native Tiffany Price, Community Engagement Manager at the Kapor Center in Oakland, California, will be the special guest speaker at the local Martin Luther...
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TSPLOST
The split agreed upon, now voters will have final say on sales taxBy: Shana Toneystoney@elberton.comThe City of Elberton unanimously approved a resolution to enter into an intergovernmental agreement...
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Waggoner named Blue Devil Coach
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comElbert County Board of Education members approved and then welcomed new Elbert County Blue Devil Football Coach Brad Waggoner Friday afternoon in a called meeting of...
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All parties approve TSPLOST, referendum on March 19
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC) unanimously approved a resolution to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
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Bowman presents 2019 budget
The City of Bowman held a public hearing and work session for the presentation of a 2019 proposed budget prior ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
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Charges dropped
DA explains jailed man was victimized by case of 'mistaken identity'By: Gary JonesCornelius Lorenzo Holland, (above) 31, of of Crawford was also charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in...
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