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Elbert County's captains, (L-R) Jerrell Sims, Jackson Black and Braylen Huff, take the field. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Game preview: Commerce at Elbert County

Bo Underwood

Thursday, September 3, 2026

After two straight years of the teams playing at Commerce, the Tigers are set to come to the Granite Bowl Friday and take on the Elbert County Blue Devils.Elbert County won last year’s matchup 16-6 for their first road win of the year.

Sophia Vargas bumps the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball gets big win over ACAD

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Elbert County volleyball program continues to prove it has turned a corner.The Lady Devils bounced back from a three-match skid to beat perennial power Athens Academy (ACAD) for the first time in program history. Elbert County won 2-1 (26-24, 25-17, 15-13).

Bellamy Nash runs home as Bryce Bowen holds the other runner. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ bats heating up

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The offense is starting to come around for the Elbert County softball team.The Lady Devils recorded back-to-back double digit run performances last week in wins over Washington-Wilkes and Stephens County. It was their first time stacking two such games all season.

Eli Alexander was Elbert County’s top finisher at Banks County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert boys cross country wins Banks meet

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Elbert County boys’ cross country team has its first win of the season, in a meet the team had its eye on.The Blue Devil boys finished first at the Banks County home meet on Saturday. Three runners finished with sub-20 minute times in the 5K: Junior Eli Alexander (19 minutes, 52.

Zaylen Moon (7) celebrates his touchdown with Jackson Black (5). (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils fall to Wesleyan in home opener

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Elbert County played the hand it was dealt, but a few setbacks in the second half ultimately doomed the Blue Devils in a 31-17 loss to Wesleyan.The teams were deadlocked at 17 at halftime before injuries and a difficult time running the ball beset Elbert County.

Former Elbert County Comprehensive High School art instructors Joe Jossey (left) and David Bennett (middle) pose with current instructor Lee Wells (right) next to an exhibition in the former instructors' honor in the Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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New ECCHS art exhibit a nod to 50 years of art instructors

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School art program is honoring its legacy with its newest exhibition.The Bennett-Jossey Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit marking 50 years of art instructors at ECCHS. Select works from all four instructors– Dr.

Pictured with the state-championship trophy and showing off their new state-championship rings are (L-R) JROTC cadets Daniel Nguyen, Jacob Brown, Atorrian Small, Colton Mabry, assistant drill coach Daniel Ulrich, head drill coach Nicole "Drill Mama" Ulrich, cadets Ariel Moncallo, Nalleli Rodriguez, Wyatt Moon and Landon Bowman. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County JROTC adds state championship rings to trophy cabinet

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Elbert County JROTC drill team just added to its ever-extensive collection of championship hardware.The team received its championship rings last week for its two wins at the Georgia state meet in Griffin back on March 28.

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Game preview: Wesleyan vs. Elbert County

Bo Underwood

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Football is back in the Granite Bowl. Elbert County will host Wesleyan in its home opener Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Blue Devils are aiming to avenge last season’s 14-7 road loss to the Wolves and get to 2-0 on the season.

The Elbert County volleyball team celebrates during its win over Oglethorpe County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball off to strong start

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

So far, so good for the Elbert County volleyball team.The Lady Devils have started the 2026 season 10-4, and are winners of their last five matches.After a few years of getting the young program off the ground, it looks like things are starting to come together for the Lady Devils.

Audrey Lunsford (9) and Ky Dubose (11) celebrate against Hart County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils beat Hart County in exciting finish, win three straight

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Elbert County softball is heating up.The Lady Devils picked up a dramatic win over Hart County Thursday night, before racing past Washington-Wilkes and Stephens County. The three-game winning streak has Elbert at 4-3 on the season.