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TODAY'S HEADLINES
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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ECMS Beta students place at National Convention | | |
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(L-R) Adrian Jenkins (Math) and Jaukeem Fortson (Performance) | |
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105.3 WSGC News - Members of the Elbert County Middle School Beta Club traveled to Nashville last week for the 2022 National Convention and returned home from the Music City with five top-10 finishes in national student competitions.
Adrian Jenkins placed second in Math, and the Book Battle team of Adrian Jenkins, Cooper West and Marley Geyer (pictured) took third place.
Placing sixth nationally were Jaukeem Fortson in Performance and the Club Scrapbook team of Kendall Baston, Stephanie Cortez, Cadence Noggle, Jaz Huff, KiZora Hill, Brailey Sims, Leah Higginbotham, Lacie Whiting, Jurnee Porter, Maiya Alcalde, Kennedy Ray, Lucy Johnson, Sophia Armour and Mya Childs.
The Living Literature team of Ty Johnson, Mitchell Wheeler, Kennedy Ray, Tristan McCall, Lila Layne, Maiya Alcalde, Marley Geyer and Lucy Johnson took 10th place.
Congratulations to sponsor Angela Scoggins and the Elbert County Middle School Beta Club for a strong performance on the national stage.
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(L-R) Living Literature and
Club Scrapbook
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Kemp appoints Vaughn to review panel on indictment of Hart County commissioner | |
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105.3 WSGC News - Elbert County Commission Chair Lee Vaughn has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to a special review committee to look into the indictment of Hart County Commissioner Ricky Carter on aggravated assault and other charges.
WLHR News, which covers Hart County, reported that Vaughn, along with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Madison County Commissioner Terry Chandler, will review the case against Carter and make a recommendation to the governor as to whether Carter should be removed or suspended or continue serving as a county commissioner.
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland announced March 19 that Carter and his son Jake Elliott Carter were arrested after an altercation with the commissioner’s brother-in-law. Jake Carter allegedly assaulted his uncle, causing serious injuries, while Ricky Carter stood by. The commissioner faces two counts of felony aggravated assault, one count each of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, aggravated battery and three counts of third-degree cruelty to children.
The Hart County Board of Commissioners has called on Carter to resign, but he has not done so. Carter lost his re-election bid in the May 24 primary but unless he is removed or suspended by the governor, he will remain a commissioner through December 31.
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Georgia gas price average down 9 cents | |
105.3 WSGC News - Despite increased travel on the roadways for the 4th of July week, Georgia gas prices have decreased by another 9 cents per gallon. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.31 for regular unleaded gasoline at the pump, which is still 10 cents more than last month and $1.41 higher than this time last year.
AAA Auto Club spokesperson Montrae Waiters said the downward trend across the state is due to declining crude oil prices and a drop in demand. The national average has also decreased by 9 cents in the past week to $4.81 per gallon.
Georgia’s least expensive gas can be found in the Albany metro market, where the average is $4.13 per gallon. The highest is in the Atlanta market at $4.40. In Elbert and surrounding counties Monday, prices ranged from $4.07 to $4.39, according to the Gas Buddy app.
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Today's Community Calendar | |
Thursday, July 7
- Kids Summer Movie Series "Stuart Little," 1 p.m., Elbert Theatre. Tickets $5
- Elbert County Board of Commissioners work session, 5 p.m., County Government Complex
Friday, July 8
- "Minions: The Rise of Gru" movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre. Tickets $7.50
Saturday, July 9
- "Minions: The Rise of Gru" movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre. Tickets $7.50
Sunday, July 10
- "Minions: The Rise of Gru" movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre. Tickets $7.50
Send Community Calendar event notices to
news@wsgcradio.com or call 706-283-1400
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Judy Sanders Lawrence, 70, of Hartwell died July 1. Service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell. Announcement courtesy of Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton. Full Obituary
Samantha Rose Westbrook Rucker, 38, of Elberton died July 2. Service will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Elberton First United Methodist Church. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of arrangements. Full Obituary
Melvin Samuel Allen, 63, of Charlotte, formerly of Elberton, died June 30. Service will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton Chapel. Full Obituary
William Henry "Junior" Jones Jr., 74, of Elberton died June 30. Service will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton Chapel. Full Obituary
Ora Jean Arnold Eberhardt, 76, of Elberton died July 2. Service will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton Chapel. Full Obituary
Joseph William Moon, 38, of Elberton died July 4. Service will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elberton Chapel. Full Obituary
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