Lunsford wins region player of the year, headlining Elbert's basketball honorees

Elbert’s Audrey Lunsford found another sport to win region player of the year in. The junior was named the 2026 Region 8A Division I player of the year, months after winning the same award as a shortstop for the Lady Devils’ softball team.

Elbert County's D.K. Winn aiming to leave his mark at S.C. State

When D.K. Winn stood up at the table and triumphantly bellowed “Go Dogs!” after officially signing with South Carolina State to play football on Feb. 11, it marked the culmination of his Elbert County football journey, and the start of another in Orangeburg.

Young Elbert boys’ soccer team adjusting to high school game

Elbert boys’ soccer has a young team this season aiming to build a foundation for future success. Several freshmen are earning major playing time as fifth-year head coach Luke Hall aims to retool the roster.

Elbert County tennis team has mix of experience across rosters

There’s a bit of a youth movement going on in the world of Elbert County tennis. First-year head coach and 2021 Elbert County Comprehensive High School graduate Bo Kidd is returning to his alma mater as the program’s head coach, after being a standout tennis player for Elbert back in high school.

Veteran-led Diamond Devils seek banner year

One look out to the outfield makes Lance Ingram’s expectations for Elbert County baseball very clear. “I don’t put any playoff appearances up,” the head coach said of the outfield markers commemorating the Diamond Devils’ most successful seasons.

Elbert County golf teams striving to maintain the standard

Last season was a triumph for the Elbert County golf program, with the boys’ team winning the GHSA state championship and the girls’ team finishing as state runners-up.

ECCHS student Ngyuen's art heads to Georgia State Capitol

You’ll find Quang Ngyuen’s art in not one, but two American Capitol buildings.

County looking to keep workers local with growth

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners held its annual planning retreat Feb. 18 to lay the foundation for planning for the upcoming year.

Elberton's Patsy Neal inducted into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

In a move that was perhaps long overdue, Elberton basketball great Patsy Neal was enshrined in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon this weekend on Saturday, Feb. 21. “I’m just amazed at this weekend,” Neal said.

Lady Devils hosting ACE Charter in playoff first round

The Inferno will play host in the first round of the GHSA A Division I playoffs, with ACE Charter visiting the Elbert County Lady Devils on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.  18-8 Elbert County is the No. 12 seed in the state tournament while ACE comes in at No. 21.