After September marked the closing of the Mohawk Textile Plant in Abbeville County, a much needed economic shot in the arm is coming to that area. According to the Index-Journal, Pro Towels, a local business in the area, is moving to a 300,000 square foot facility in the Abbeville County Industrial Park. With that move…
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners agreed to get the ball rolling on an approach to cut back energy costs at some of the county’s properties. During Thursday’s work session, ABM Building Solutions presented a plan on how the county could begin to cut back on energy. Fast forward to yesterday evening, where the commissioners…
The 5th Annual TJ and Friends Fall Ride against Cancer took place this past Saturday, October 13th. The ride began at A&D Cycles here in Elberton, and concluded in Lincolnton, Georgia where an all you can eat chili cook off was taking place. Gary Purvis, who is with the TJ and Friends Foundation, said he…
U.S. Representative Paul Broun of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, in coordination with U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, will host a Military Academy Day on Saturday, October 20th from 10 a.m. until noon in the auditorium of Athens Technical College. Representatives from the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, and Merchant Marine academies will…
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the second and final Citizens Firearm Safety Course today. The class will start at 6:30pm, and will be held in the Sheriff’s Office Squad Room. Certified firearm instructors with the Sheriff’s Office will instruct the course which is designed for any citizen who has a firearm, or…
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the acceptance of a $28,500 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the Elbert County Sheriff’s Department. The grant money does not require a match from the county, and the funds will go to new equipment and training for highway safety programs in Elbert County.
The Elberton Police Department is looking for any information leading to the arrest of 25 year-old Tyson Dantrail Evans, also known as, Bozo. Evans is wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 14th. Evans is considered to be armed and dangerous. Elberton Police warn that…
“Here ye, here ye, the voting polls for the early voting precinct are now open for the November 2012 Elections.” That was Chief Registrar of Elbert Charlotte Ward signaling the start of early voting. Today is the start of the three week long early voting period in the State of Georgia, as well as in…
A crowd of over two hundred and fifty people were in attendance for the Old Rock Gym’s renaming and dedication ceremony this past Saturday. Numerous speakers were on hand to share their memories of the Rock Gym, and amongst the speakers in attendance, was Elberton City Mayor Larry Guest, who issued a proclamation for the…
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Citizens Firearm Safety Course today and tomorrow. The class will start at 6:30pm, and will be held in the Sheriff’s Office Squad Room. Certified firearm instructors with the Sheriff’s Office will instruct the course which is designed for any citizen who has a firearm, or is…
