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Fall sports are right around the corner!
Reach out to Valerie Evans by phone or email to reserve your spot for your favorite Blue Devil or Ram participating in football, cheerleading, band, softball, cross country or volleyball!
The deadline to reserve your spot is Aug. 7 and the section will publish Aug. 14!
Elbert County Library's summer reading program ended on a "wet" note Friday, July 26. The Big Splash event punctuated a busy summer for the library, which featured a magician, ventriloquist, reptile expert, Lego-palooza and other educational sessions during the summer break.
See more pictures from the event in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/last-splash-summer
Former Elbert County majorette and feature twirler Lyndsie Acker is set to take her talents on the world-stage as she qualified to compete in the International Baton Twirling Federation’s World Baton Twirling Championships being held in Torino, Italy in August of 2025.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/sports-newsletter/twirling-all-way-italy
Students returning to Elbert County schools for the 2024-2025 school year need not worry if they are not able to have breakfast at home or forget their lunch. All students—including the high school—are no eligible for the "no-cost-to you" meal program which provides breakfast and lunch.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/pre-k-through-twelfth-now-eligible-no-cost-meals
Teachers reported back to Elbert County Schools for pre-planning this morning and students return to school on Friday! That means fall sports are right around the corner!
Reach out to Valerie Evans by phone or email to reserve your spot for your favorite Blue Devil or Ram participating in football, cheerleading, band, softball, cross country or volleyball!
The deadline to reserve your spot is Aug. 7 and the section will publish Aug. 14!
There’s still time! Christmas in July lasts until 8 p.m. Come by or call us at 706-283-8500 to get our best pricing of the year!
Representatives from Kiwanis International met Thursday, July 18 with local community members in order to re-establish the local chapter in Elbert County.
Read more in the July 24 edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/kiwanis-clubs-international-seeks-resurrect-local-kiwanis-affiliate
As part of a program funded by the Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading grant (L4GA), the Elbert County Board of Education (BOE) hosts book distribution events throughout the year. The most recent event, held on July 20 in conjunction with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church’s Back to School Bash, saw more than 30 families attend and receive books thanks to the grant and volunteer efforts from county school officials.
Read more in the July 24 edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/boe-hosts-book-giveaways-installs-vending-machines
Main Street Elberton's Christmas in July celebration will be held on the public square Tuesday, July 30 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Read more about the event in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/main-street-host-christmas-july
Have you caught CATFISH this summer? If you did and captured the moment with pictures, post a photo of you with your catch for a chance to appear in an upcoming issue of The Elberton Star. To be considered you must include your name, where you’re from and where you caught the catfish. By posting, you agree to have your photo and information printed in the newspaper. Deadline is Monday, July 29 at noon.
Judge Chris Phelps of the Northern Judicial Superior Court denied Aubery Lunsford’s motion to set aside the consent judgment regarding his proposal to establish poultry houses within the city limits of Bowman, a press release from Bowman Mayor Scott Harpold announced.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/judge-denies-lunfords-motion-set-aside-consent-judgment
See if this picture clue helps you guess what road Earl is crusin' down this week! Leave your guesses in the comments below!
Unfortunately our journey together is coming to an end, but before Earl moves on down the road he has one last Elbert County road to go crusin' down!
Leave your answer in the comments below and make sure you're commenting on both Facebook and Instagram for one entry each and fill out and turn in the entry form on the back page of this week's paper for two additional entries into our weekly drawing!
The Elbert County Blue Devil Band held their annual band camp at Elbert County Comprehensive High School July 8 through July 19 in preparation for the upcoming marching season.
See more pictures from this year's band camp in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/sports-newsletter/blue-devil-band-wraps-band-camp
The City of Bowman attorney's office seemingly has a revolving door, as the newest hire, attorney Jay Doss, a partner with McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson and Escoe, LLP in Toccoa, has resigned.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/latest-bowman-city-attorney-resigns-after-one-month-job
Main Street Elberton's 26th annual Cruise-in and Classic Car Show drew a crowd Saturday, July 20 despite an occasional rain shower. A variety of cars and trucks entered the show which also featured local food vendors and artisans. The evening ended with a fireworks show visible to all participants on the square.
See more pictures from the event in this week's edition of The Elberton Star.
📢📢We have great news!!!
Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) announced a new partnership with North Star Medical Transport of Carnesville July 19, resolving an interfacility transport issue over two years in the making.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/elbert-memorial-announces-new-transport-contract
Elbert County Athletics had multiple teams who competed in summer games and tournaments as they prepare for their upcoming season.
Read more in the July 17 edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/sports-newsletter/elbert-teams-wrap-summer-games
Students entering or transferring into the 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal conjugate booster (MCV4) shot, unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/immunizations-reminder-class-2026
Main Street Car Show 🚘
The United Methodist Churches in Elbert County will welcome North Georgia Conference Bishop Robin Dease for "A Day with the Bishop in Elberton" on Sunday, July 21. Bishop Dease will deliver the sermon for a joint worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Elberton's Rock Gym to be followed by a catered luncheon at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/elbert-county-united-methodist-churches-host-bishop-robin-dease
Elbert County students return to school Aug. 2 to kick off the new school year. Superintendent Robert Wheeler recently released information regarding changes to bus routes and cell phone usage as well as logistical information for returning to school.
Read more in this week's edition of The Elberton Star or read online at https://www.elberton.com/local-newsletter/school-bus-routes-smart-phone-policy-change-24-25
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Georgia Guidestones update: The Georgia Guidestones have been completely demolished as of Wednesday afternoon due to "safety reasons," and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released official video footage of both the explosion and a car leaving the scene of the incident. According to Elbert County Emergency Management Agency Director Chuck Almond, the GBI requested the Guidestones be completely demolished earlier Wednesday afternoon. After consultation with the Elbert County Board of Commissioners, who own the property, the monument was torn down. The Elberton Star was not notified of the demolition. The GBI released a press release at 6:17 p.m. with video footage along with photos of the stones after the demolition. "The videos show the explosion and a car leaving the scene shortly after the explosion," the GBI said in a statement along with the videos and photos. "No one was injured. For safety reasons, the structure has been completely demolished." Elbert County Emergency Services (EMS) provided videos of the demolition. Information will be updated as it is received. (Demolition video courtesy of Elbert County EMS, other photos/videos in the comments)
Earl himself got all dressed up to draw our grand finale gift certificate winner from our "Where in Elbert County is Earl?" posts. Congratulations to Charles Wallis for being this week's eighth and final winner! Thank you to everyone who has participated in finding Earl over the last eight weeks!! We hope you have enjoyed seeing the many wonderful places to go around Elbert County and hope that you will take the time to visit them yourselves!
