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Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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An eggcellent haul: Main Street Elberton to host annual egg hunt

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Main Street Elberton is slated to host one of their biggest events of the year, as the Easter Eggstravaganza will hit Elberton April 2.The event is slated to see a change this year as it moves from the downtown square to just down the road at Sutton Park.
Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County golf teams each play pair of tournaments

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
It was a busy few days for the Elbert County golf teams. Over the weekend, the boys’ team traveled to Dalton for the Five Star Invitational Saturday while the girls competed at the West Georgia Lady Invitational in LaGrange from Friday to Saturday.
Adrian Jenkins returns a serve with two hands. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Adrian Jenkins returns a serve with two hands. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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ECCHS tennis teams winding down regular season

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The regular season is coming to an end for Elbert County tennis, with just two matches remaining until the region tournament starts in Winder on April 14.Last week, Elbert County hosted Banks County on Tuesday. The girls’ team claimed one game but ultimately lost the match 4-1.
Students at Elbert County Middle School have been working in their connections classes towards a special production of "Suessical Jr." Preparation for the play has involved students from all over the school and a total of 61 students are filling various roles for the musical. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Students at Elbert County Middle School have been working in their connections classes towards a special production of "Suessical Jr." Preparation for the play has involved students from all over the school and a total of 61 students are filling various roles for the musical. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County Middle School students putting on performance of "Seussical Jr."

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When the lights dim Thursday night in the Elbert County Middle School auditorium, the audience will be treated to the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss as ECMS students take the stage to perform “Seussical Jr.
Photo by Mark Wells

Photo by Mark Wells

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City of Elberton Easter Eggstravaganza details announced

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Elberton will hold an Easter egg hunt called “Easter Eggstravaganza” on Thursday, April 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The actual egg hunt will begin at Sutton Park at 6:15 p.m. before participants are encouraged to head to the downtown square.
Lions Club logo

Lions Club logo

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Elberton Lions Club hosting annual 5K

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Elberton Lions Club will have its 23rd annual 5K run/walk on April 25 starting at 8 a.m. The start/finish will be at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Race day registration and packet pickup will begin there at 7 a.m. The 5K is the Elberton Lions Club’s primary fundraiser for the year.