Government
Elberton operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
In this style of government, the city manager is
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
city, the five-person elected council serves as a
board of directors, and the mayor performs more
ceremonial duties and presides over council
meetings, although Elberton mayors have
traditionally taken a more active role in running
the city.
The City
of Elberton also operates Elberton Utilities, a
comprehensive utility system which includes
electric, gas, water, sewer, cable television, and
internet services; Elberton Public Works, which
provides solid waste and street cleaning services
and operates the city's cemeteries; Main Street
Elberton, which promotes development in the downtown
area; and the Elbert Theatre, which reopened in 2001
after extensive renovations and now hosts four
productions throughout the year. The city is
also the primary benefactor of the Development
Authority of Elberton, Elbert County, and Bowman.
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Education The city
is served by the Elbert County School District.
Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one
high school are located within the county. The
school system is one of the county's largest
employers.
Elberton is also home to the private Elberton
Christian School, which was recently opened,
provides Bible-based curriculum. Athens
Christian school, located in nearby Athens, also
provides bus service to Elberton.
Along
with an excellent education system, Elberton offers
opportunities to pursue higher education at Athens
Technical College which operates a full satellite
campus on the western end of the city.
Colleges in nearby cities include the University of
Georgia, Emmanuel College, Anderson University,
Clemson University, and Gainesville College.
For more
information on the Elbert County School System,
visit their website:
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