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Commission won’t disclose property it voted to purchase
At a May 9 meeting, Elbert County commissioners went behind closed doors to discuss “the potential of purchasing property,” and after about 10 minutes, the group emerged and returned to open...
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Madison County authorities execute search warrant on South Tusten, arrest four
“They were eating away from their own back yard, I suppose.” - Madison County Lt. Jimmy PattonFive law enforcement agencies have filed felony warrants against four men, implicating them in a...
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Senior Superior Court judge to hear arguments in case against DA White
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.com“This is a publicity stunt by criminal defense attorneys who are desperate to take control of the DA’s office.” - Parks WhiteSenior Judge of Superior Court of Georgia...
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Fugitive who may have stolen van in Elbert County arrested in Mississippi
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comA Georgia fugitive who is a suspect in the May 4 theft of a van on Sand Hill Road in Elbert County was arrested in Mississippi Sunday morning after staying on the run...
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“A waste”
‘Disc’ golf would add to ‘big mess’ at park, says Mayor RookerBy: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.comAfter talking for two months about what to do with the disc golf equipment purchased several months...
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Bowman continues to spruce up public square
By: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.comCouncil members for the City of Bowman are continuing their effort to give the city a little facelift. With the sidewalk replaced along the front stretch of the...
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Coca-Cola building donated to SafeHouse Ministries, Inc.
SafeHouse Ministries, Inc. announced last week it is the recipient of the old Coca-Cola property at the corner of Elbert Street and Lockin Street in Elberton.“This is a huge blessing for this...
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Headed to West Point, Colorado Springs
ECCHS graduates Saponari, Heydinger will be reporting later this month By: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.com“I want to be a pilot because it’s one of the few jobs in the military where they require...
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Man dies in crash
Designated driver abandons vehicle to avoid assault prior to car crashBy: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.comOne man died and another is still in critical condition today as the result of a car crash Sunday...
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Bowman council will sell city’s disc golf equipment
By: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.comRooker told Felice, “That’s Scott Harpold talking.”In a 2-1 vote at a called meeting Wednesday, June 1, Bowman City Council members voted not to move forward with...
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Council invokes parking restrictions for safety reasons
By: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.comUpon the request of Elberton Police Chief Mark Welsh and after reports of emergency vehicles being delayed due to traffic issues around Taste and Cee BBQ, located...
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Baker wants armed personnel at all schools
By: Gary Jonesgjones@elberton.com“With all that’s going on I think the time has come for us to make sure we have someone trained,” said Baker.Elbert County School Board Chairman Ben Baker said in a...
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James and Smith appointed to development authority board
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The Elberton Star staffers capture first in three Georgia Press Association...
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Using power of eminent domain wasn’t on city’s meeting agenda
By: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.com“But if the city is arguing that an agenda item that says ‘any other business’ means that they can just take care of other business that they knew about in...
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Eminent domain
City of Elberton files suit to condemn private property next to Samuel Elbert HotelBy: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.comThe City of Elberton has filed suit in Superior Court in Elbert County to...
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With absolutely no time to spare…
Bystander’s quick action saves child from burning vehicleBy: Mark Berrymanmberryman@elberton.com“At this time, I can promise you I’m no hero because I was scared to death.” - Phil JohnsonPhil Johnson...
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State Senate (24th District) runoff early voting to begin
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Early deadlines for July 6 edition
The Elberton Star office will close Monday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day, meaning the editorial deadlines for the July 6 edition will be on Friday, July 1.Classified and legal deadlines, as...
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Once fired clerk now the mayor
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