 | Elbert County Schools Closed Today
Athens Technical College (All Campuses) Closed MONDAY & TUESDAY
Oglethorpe County Schools Closed
Hart County Schools Closed
Madison County Schools Closed
Elbert County Health Department Closed
911 Service on the Square Cancelled
Elberton City Council Meeting cancelled Monday
Woodmen of the World meeting tomorrow Night at Calvary Baptist Church Cancelled
Kids Under Construction in Bowman will be closed tomorrow
City of Elberton offices will close @1PM
Elbert County Library Closed
Elbert County Government Offices OPEN
Elbert County Court Closed today JURORS DO NOT REPORT
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| On September 6, 2017 Elbert County Sheriff’s Office along with officers of Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1733 A.M. Grizzle Rd., Dewy Rose, GA. which resulted in the arrest of two subjects on drug charges. Michael Steven Oglesby, 49 years of age of an A.M. Grizzle Rd., Dewy Rose, GA address was arrested on charges of: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Possession of schedule II drug with intent to distribute (2 counts)
Possession of schedule III drug with intent to distribute
Possession of drug related objects
Possession of marijuana, less than 1 oz.
Forgery in the Second Degree
Drugs not in original container (4 counts) Andrea Porcher Prater, 49 years of age of an S.Lake Drive, Thompson, GA address was arrested on charges of: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Possession of drug related objects
Possession of marijuana less than 1 oz
Possession of schedule V drug with intent to distribute
Possession of schedule IV drug with intent to distribute
Possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute (2 counts)
Drugs not in original container (4 counts) |  Sheriff Melvin Andrews | | The Latest National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg Report has the Northeast Georgia area receiving 3-6 inches of total Rainfall and Isolated Tornadoes Monday evening into Tuesday Morning. Wind gusts could be up to 30-50 MPH in the immediate Elberton area. Irma is still expected to be a MAJOR Weather event for the Elberton and Northeast Georgia Area. Elberton is in the Moderate risk category for EXCESSIVE rainfall during this event. The High Wind Event Chart above shows that HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through
late Monday night. ▪ LOCATIONS...Northeast Georgia, the western Upstate of South
Carolina, and the southern mountains of North Carolina.
▪ HAZARDS...Strong winds will combine with increasingly saturated
soils to bring down trees and possibly power lines.
▪ TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning becoming strong by
afternoon. The strong winds will continue into the evening.
▪ WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
▪ IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts. Elbert County is under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Georgia,
including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham,
Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. ▪ from Monday morning through Tuesday morning
▪ Showers associated with the outer rain bands of Irma move in
from the south on Monday. Rainfall intensity will steadily
increase and become heavy during the afternoon and continue
Monday night. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches, with locally 5
inch amounts across the mountains, will be possible by the time
the rainfall rates taper off early Tuesday morning. This could
be enough for flash flooding to develop.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. STAY TUNED to 105.3 WSGC, WSGC's Facebook Page at facebook.com/wsgcradio and we will send out texts via our Mobile texting service as these events transpire over the next few days |  Paid for by "Friends of Larry Guest" for Mayor | |  Gress Moss --- "Thank you for your Patronage" | | Rome Granite is looking to fill two full time positions; we are currently looking for an experienced Top Polisher and Saw Operator. Positions are full time, Hours are M-F, and Pay is based on experience. We offer paid holidays, vacation & a great benefits package. Applicants can apply at the office of Rome Granite located at 1177 Ruckersville Road, ask for Tommy | WSGC has added a new Alert Service... with your cell phone... Text WSGC to 25827 and that will sign you up to receive Alerts from WSGC. We will send important Weather,Traffic accident and News alerts as well as Contest alerts.to your phone
It's another way WSGC is serving you with the most accurate information First Join the WSGC Text Alert Service now !! | Mr. Sidney Luther Scarborough 79, of Scarborough Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Scarborough was born July 30, 1938 in Elberton, GA to Luther Scarborough and Sallie Kate Lovinggood Scarborough. He was a member of Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in Hartwell where he worked in the maintenance department. He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Ruth Crabb Scarborough, daughters-and sons-in-law: Peggy and Aaron Garland of Elberton, Gail and Mike Bridges of Elberton, GA; brother: David Scarborough of Elberton, GA; sisters: Anna Belle Leard of Hartwell, GA and Christine Mobley of Mableton, GA; grandchildren: David Bridges, Levi Garland, Erin Garland and a great-grandchild: Kylie Bridges. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Kathleen Scarborough Peppers. Memorial services to celebrate Sidney's life will be held 11AM, Wednesday September 13 in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM just before the service at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in his memory to Mercy Ministry, 822 Heard Drive, Elberton, GA 30635. The family would like to thank the ICU Department and the 2nd Floor Oncology at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital for their excellent care and support as well as the cards and outpouring support from numerous friends and family. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Sidney Luther Scarborough. | T. J. Robinson age 97 of Lavonia, GA passed Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Funeral service will be 1 pm Thursday , September 14, 2017 at Fairview Baptist Church, Lavonia, GA. Interment will be in the Broad River Baptist Church Cemetery, Lavonia, GA. Mr. Robinson will be placed in the church at 12 noon Thursday until hour of service. Survivors include his wife: Jessie L. Robinson; children: Roger Robinson, Dwindle Robinson, Jan Robinson; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6pm-7pm at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Hartwell -Chapel. www.macksfuneralhome.com (706) 376-7566. | Raymond Harper Jr. , age 71 of Hartwell, GA passed Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Funeral service will be Monday 11:00 am, September 11, 2017 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton-Chapel. Burial will be in the Lincoln Heights cemetery. Survivors include his children: Cheryl Moon, Terri Durrett, Tammy Harper, Randy Harper, Tracy Roebuck; brothers: Denver Harper, Bobby L. Harper; sisters: Azetta Bey, Betty Rucker, Lola Gillard, Beverly Harper; 8 grandchildren. Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton Chapel. www.macksfuneralhome.com (706) 283-4566. | Shayne Harper age 37, of Hartwell, Georgia passed September 9, 2017. Arrangements will be announced by Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Hartwell Chapel. www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 376-7566 | Accent’ Granite Interiors is now hiring a granite countertop hand polisher. Accent’ has automated CNC machines and the hand polisher will be touching up behind the machine. Experience is a plus and pay based on experience. Please apply in person at 1294 Athens hwy. | Star Granite and Bronze is Hiring:: SGB- CDL Class Truck Driver with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience. To apply: Come by our office on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 11 am at 1311 Bowman Hwy and complete an application or email your resume to Brian Deakin at bdeakin@stargranite.com. | | |
