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Elberta council reviews drafts of multiple projects
Future of Pine Street continues to cause divide Posted
By Jessica Vaughn
ELBERTA - The Town of Elberta currently has multiple projects heading into the designing phase, being funded mainly through grant monies. Civil Southeast is heading up these projects. At the June council meeting, representatives from Civil Southeast appeared before the mayor and council to discuss designs for these projects and to gather input.
“Basically all they need from us today is some direction, whether you like this design or would like to see something tweaked,” said Mayor Jim Hamby. “There will be no vote tonight.”
ELBERTA - Controversy struck at the April Elberta council meeting when Mayor Jim Hamby presented the first draft of designs that would change Pine Street into a one-way street. The designs are in …
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Elberta Middle School creating Blessing Barn for community Posted
By Jessica Vaughn
ELBERTA - The staff at Elberta Middle School was faced with a problem. They wanted to help those in need in their community, but were having trouble reaching the families. A group of teachers met with Principal Katy White to discuss what they could do to get donations to the ones who need them the most.
“We receive donations at the school from different retail stores when they clear out their inventory and offer it to us,” White said. “The teachers wanted to know how they could provide for some children that aren’t necessarily provided for or don’t have the means. I have found in my nine years here that we’ll get this inventory and we’ll get these great donations, we’ll call the families that we know need them most, but they’re reluctant to come
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Town of Elberta makes offer on Regions Bank building Posted
By Jessica Vaughn
ELBERTA - The Town of Elberta council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Jim Hamby to make an offer of $250,000 for the Regions Bank building located on the corner of Highway 98 and Main Street. It was recently announced the branch would be closing in May 2021 and the building would be going up for sale.
The town was contacted by the real estate agent to inquire about their interest in purchasing the building for $250,000. The appraisal on the building and land came in at $315,000. Other interested parties have made offers on the location, and if the town’s offer is declined, Hamby says they cannot afford to enter into a bidding war. Plans are to aim for a closing date on or around June 4, shortly after Regions ceases operations within the branch.