Crowds participating in sporting events at the Granite Bowl and the Inferno will be subject to new safety policies
Fans packed the first home game against Hart County on Aug. 16. (Photo by Wells)
Clear purses and backpacks such as the ones pictured will now be required for entry at all home games at the Inferno and the Granite Bowl beginning Sept. 26. All fans entering Elbert County Schools sporting venues will also be subject to passing through a weapons detection system. (Photo courtesy of Kreations by Kathy)
Clear purses and backpacks such as the ones pictured will now be required for entry at all home games at the Inferno and the Granite Bowl beginning Sept. 26. All fans entering Elbert County Schools sporting venues will also be subject to passing through a weapons detection system. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)
Upon releasing the updated security procedures, Elbert County School Superintendent Robert Wheeler also thanked the community for their understanding ahead of the new safety policies.
"The Elbert Count…