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Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer has three All-Region selections

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Three Elbert County soccer players were named All-Region selections last week, with Ronny and Alvin Medellin representing the boys’ team and Kendall Hudson selected for the girls’ team.Junior midfielder Ronny Medellin headlined the selections with a second-team nod.
Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track teams advance to state

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Elbert County secured 18 qualifications for the 2026 GHSA state track and field championships at the A Division I Sectional B May 4 in Bremen.The top eight finishers in each event qualify for the state championships, which were held Tuesday at the University of Georgia track complex.
Jose Rodriguez hit a team-high .427 in his senior season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez hit a team-high .427 in his senior season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils’ season ends in Elite 8

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Elbert County baseball came up short against Bleckley County in the Elite 8 of the GHSA Class A Division 1 state tournament last week, dropping both games against the Royals on Wednesday. It ended the Blue Devils’ deepest playoff run since 2018.
Nolan Henderson shot a team-low 73 at the area championships April 27. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Nolan Henderson shot a team-low 73 at the area championships April 27. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County golf readying for state championships

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
It’s about to be that time for Elbert County golf.The Blue Devils are hosting the 2026 GHSA golf state championship tournament at Arrowhead Pointe next week. The 36-hole competition will run from Monday to Tuesday, with boys teeing off at 8 a.m. Monday and girls at 1:10 p.m.
(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Commissioners unveil new 4-H facility

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Elbert County 4-H celebrated the grand opening of Elbert's new 4-H facility, bringing an end to multi-year process to get a new building. The commissioners officially approved the construction of the new building Feb. 12, 2024, allocating $2.
Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Golf teams hosting state championship welcome party

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County golf program is teeing off the excitement for the GHSA state championships with a welcome party at the Elberton square Sunday night. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the night before the championships begin Monday at Arrowhead Pointe.
Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils beat Pepperell in two games, advance to first Elite 8 since 2018

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
he Diamond Devils are still dancing.Elbert County handled the Pepperell Dragons in two games last Thursday to advance to the Elite 8 in the 2026 GHSA A Division I state tournament. It is Elbert County’s first Elite 8 berth since 2018.“This group’s just special,” head coach Lance Ingram said.