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Friday, April 19, 2024

Voter registration ends Monday; Local candidate forum set for Tuesday

news@wsgcradio.com - For those planning to vote in the May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election but have yet to register to vote, Monday is the deadline. Anyone who is not currently registered and wishes to vote in the primary must register by Monday or they will not be able to vote on May 21.

Those wishing to register may do so at the Elbert County Board of Elections and Registration Office located at 45 Forest Drive in the County Complex building. Residents may also check their registration status or register to vote online at mvp.sos.ga.gov as well as view a sample ballot, view precinct status and request absentee ballots.

So the voting public can be fully informed about candidates for the May 21 Primary/Nonpartisan Election, the Elberton Star and WSGC Radio have joined forces to host a political forum. The forum will take place in the Rock Gym on Tuesday, April 23 starting at 6 p.m.

The forum will give local candidates a chance to answer questions submitted by the public to The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio. No questions will be taken from the floor during the forum.

Candidates will appear in the following order:

·       Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney's race

·       Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 3

·       Elbert County Probate/Magistrate Judge

·       Elbert County Sheriff Democratic Candidates.

With only one candidate running for sheriff on the Republican ticket, Jamie Callaway will be given four minutes to address the public. He will then face the winner of the Democratic Primary during a forum in the fall.

Candidates invited to the forum include David Jordan and Parks White for the NJC DA seat, Chris Alexander and Jimmy Hunter in the BOC District 3, Stephine Hewell and Tina Scoggins in the Probate/Magistrate Judge race. For the Elbert County Sheriff Democratic race - Dre Gibbs, Matt Gulley and Darren Scarborough as well as Republican candidate Jamie Callaway.

Questions must be submitted via email by noon on Monday, April 22 to news@wsgcradio.com or star@elberton.com. Again, no questions will be taken from the floor during the forum.

Bowman Spring Festival & Big Iron Crank-Up set for Friday, Saturday

Mark Berryman

news@wsgcradio.com

Get ready for the Annual Bowman Spring Festival and Big Iron Crank-Up this weekend on the Bowman Square and in the Bowman City Park, respectively.

Festivities get underway on Friday, April 19 with one of the festival’s most popular events, Bingo, and continue with the festival on Saturday, April 20.

Bingo will be held on Friday from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Bowman Baptist Church gym located at 66 W. Church St. This is a different location due to the fact the Bowman Community Center was double-booked. Cost will be $20 for an all-night game and $5 for additional cards. For more information call 706-245-5432.

The Bowman Spring Festival will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Bowman Square. The festival features a variety of foods, cake walks, live entertainment, a street dance, crafts, antiques, yard sales and more. For more information call the Bowman Library at 706-245-0705, City Hall at 706-245-5432, or Henrietta Williams at 706-255-7580.

Don’t forget to head to the Bowman City Park to view antique engines of all sizes, shapes and makes. The Big Iron Crank-Up will take place both Friday and Saturday.

Ashley cable 

news@wsgcradio.com

Exciting news for movie lovers! "Kung Fu Panda 4" is hitting the big screen at Elbert Theatre this weekend. Get ready for some serious action and fun with your favorite panda hero, Po.

In this new adventure, Po has a big job: He's chosen to be the leader of the Valley of Peace. But things get tricky when a super powerful bad guy wants his special Staff of Wisdom. Po realizes he can't handle this alone, so he teams up with a clever fox to save the day.

You can catch all the action this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 and will be on sale 30 minutes prior to show time. So, grab your friends and family and head to Elbert Theatre to experience Po, and his furry friends as they leap into action at the Elbert Theatre.

Friday, April 19

• Kung Fu Panda 4 movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre, $7.50
• Bowman Big Iron Crank-Up, Bowman City Park ball fields
• Bowman Bingo Night, 6-9:30 p.m., Bowman Baptist Church gym

Saturday, April 20

• Bowman Spring Festival & Big Iron Crank-Up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bowman Square/Bowman City Park ball fields
• Kung Fu Panda 4 movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre, $7.50

Sunday, April 21

• Kung Fu Panda 4 movie, 2 p.m., Elbert Theatre, $7.50

Monday, April 22

• Blue Devil golf @ Area Championships, Arrowhead Pointe
• Blue Devil track @ Region Championships, Rabun County HS
• Bowman City Council, 7 p.m., Bowman Community Center

Tuesday, April 23

• Lady Devils Volleyball Camp, 3-5 p.m., ECMS gym, $50

Wednesday, April 24

• Elberton Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Elberton Square
• Lady Devils Volleyball Camp, 3-5 p.m., ECMS gym

Thursday, April 25

• Lady Devils Volleyball Camp, 3-5 p.m., ECMS gym
• ECSD Community Literacy Night, 5:30-7 p.m., ECMS
• Finding Nemo Kids play, 7 p.m., Elberton Arts Center

Friday, April 26

• Eighth Annual Catfish Tournament, 5:30-6:45 p.m. check-in, Bobby Brown State Park Day Use Area
• Unsung Hero movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre
• Finding Nemo Kids play, 7 p.m., Elberton Arts Center

Saturday, April 27

• Eighth Annual Catfish Tournament weigh-in/awards, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Bobby Brown State Park Day Use Area
• Bobby Brown Spring Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Day Use Area
• Spring Unity Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Blackwell Memorial Gym
• Unsung Hero movie, 7 p.m., Elbert Theatre
• Finding Nemo Kids play, 7 p.m., Elberton Arts Center

Sunday, April 28

• Unsung Hero movie, 2 p.m., Elbert Theatre
• Finding Nemo Kids play, 2 p.m., Elberton Arts Center

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news@wsgcradio.com or call 706-283-1400