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The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Back to back: Elbert County golf wins second straight state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Elbert County golf team better make some more space in that trophy room of theirs.
The Elbert County football team held spring practice last week to prepare for the 2026 football season. The Blue Devils went 5-7 last season, beating Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs before falling to Gordon Lee in a close 17-12 loss in the next round. This will be the team's second season under head coach Andy Dyer. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County football team held spring practice last week to prepare for the 2026 football season. The Blue Devils went 5-7 last season, beating Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs before falling to Gordon Lee in a close 17-12 loss in the next round. This will be the team's second season under head coach Andy Dyer. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

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PHOTOS: Elbert County football holds spring practice

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County's Ngyuen and Childers make waves with art

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The far-side wall of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School media center is currently home to a sprawling art exhibition featuring a multitude of clashing styles.
Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

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Dive team, EMS equipped to keep Elbert safe over holiday

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
As you float along the lakes of Northeast Georgia over Memorial Day weekend, the last thing that is likely to be on your mind are the countless dangers that surround you while floating around on the lake.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

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Early voting concludes with May 19 Election Day

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Election Day for the general primary election was held yesterday after over 1,300 voters voted early. Due to poll closure occurring after press time Tuesday, Election Day coverage will be available in the May 27 edition of The Elberton Star.
Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Emily Poon named region girls’ tennis player of the year

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a strong 2026 season, it was announced last week.Poon was dominant in her final season as a Lady Devil, posting a 15-0 singles record.
Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ Kaylen Rucker signs to play college basketball at Columbia International University

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior and Lady Devils guard Kaylen Rucker is officially continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level.Rucker signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play basketball at Columbia International University in a ceremony held at ECCHS.
D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track & field competes in GHSA state championships

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in the GHSA GHSA A Division I state championships last week, held Tuesday at the Spec Towns Track at the University of Georgia.