The Elberton Star

02/23/2025

A total of nine Elbert County basketball players were named to their respective All-Region teams after a successful regular season for the Blue Devils and Lady Devils basketball teams.

Read about the selections in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/sports-newsletter/all-region-basketball-teams-announced

02/21/2025

Does anyone recognize this dog? It was found on N. Oliver St. in front of the Valero. Please contact the Elberton Police Department at 706-213-3130, if this is your dog.

02/21/2025

Bowman gas customers will see an increase to their base gas rates beginning with the April bill. Bowman City Council members voted unanimously for the increase at the Feb. 12 meeting.

Read more about the increase in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/bowman-gas-customers-will-see-increase-april

02/21/2025

The Elbert County Mat Devils had five placers at the GHSA Traditional State Championship in Macon Feb. 13 and 14, bringing an end to wrestling season.

Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/sports-newsletter/mat-devils-finish-year-five-state-placers

02/20/2025

Please make plans to attend this informative meeting 💚

02/20/2025

Drivers on Elberton Highway will now be required to make a complete stop when driving through Nuberg as an all-way stop is in effect beginning Feb. 20.

02/20/2025

Elbert County Emergency Management Services (EMS) was called Tuesday to assist an injured bridge construction worker who fell from the Hartwell Highway Bridge in Dewy Rose.

Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/ems-rescues-fallen-worker

02/20/2025

Current Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) principal Josh Rider will not be returning for the 2025-26 school year. Rider's resignation was announced last week during the Elbert County Board of Education's (BOE) Thursday work session.

Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/rider-step-down-ecchs-2026

02/19/2025

Don't forget! We are looking for submissions to celebrate World Theatre Day online in March! Submit your performance pieces to us by the Feb 28th deadline!

02/19/2025

02/19/2025

We’re excited to invite all citizens of Elbert County to take part in our Cuffs and Cleanup day alongside our local law enforcement agencies and Keep Elbert County Beautiful! This is a great opportunity to promote community engagement, build relationships, and work together to keep our county beautiful.

We are thrilled to see all of our law enforcement agencies (Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, Elberton Police Department, & Board of Education Police) partnering to make this initiative possible, and we look forward to coming together as one community to make a difference.

Grab your gloves, bring your family and friends, and let’s make an impact.

02/19/2025

At Monday night's regular meeting of the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) the board voted unanimously to opt out of House Bill 581 (HB581), legislature which was passed during the November 2024 general election granting a statewide homestead exemption limiting the increases in home values to no more than the inflation rate from the prior year.

Read more about the BOE's decision in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/boe-will-opt-out-hb581

02/19/2025

‼️Last week of our best pricing of the year! Contact Val at 706-283-8500 asap!

LOWEST PRICE FOR 2025! Take advantage of our Customer Appreciation month full page pricing by contacting Valerie Evans at 706-202-8571. Choose your week in February and run a full page promoting your business! Don’t miss the best pricing we will have for full pages all year long!

02/18/2025

When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. Recognizing the signs early and getting help immediately can save lives and reduce long-term damage.

Learn the F.A.S.T. acronym to spot a stroke:
➡️ F – Face: Is one side of the face drooping?
➡️ A – Arms: Is one arm weak or numb?
➡️ S – Speech: Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?
➡️ T – Time: If you notice these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately!

Other signs may include sudden confusion, vision trouble, dizziness, or a severe headache.

Knowing the signs and acting fast can make all the difference. Share this with your loved ones—it could help save a life.

02/18/2025

Reminder that the FREE Rock Gym concert is this Sunday! Don’t forget to come out, have a bite, and worship this Sunday afternoon!

02/17/2025

Big News: Elbert Memorial Hospital is expanding care to Hartwell and the surrounding areas!

Introducing Hartwell Family Clinic, a primary care office, located at 1087 E Franklin St Suite D. Our team is here to deliver compassionate, personalized healthcare services right in your community.

➡️ Opening March 2025
➡️ Visit https://bit.ly/4fQ1pTP to learn more about our services and meet your provider, Kaelan Woodall Dawson, DNP, AG-ACNP-BC.