New-look McWilliams Park ready for new Elbert County Little League season

Little league season is here in Elbert County, and this year it comes with a host of upgrades made to McWilliams Park.

Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.

Elbert County BOC, BOE to see contested races after qualifying ends

Elbert County's races are set for the board of commissioners and board of education seats in the May 19 general primary. For the Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, incumbent Casey Freeman (R) qualified alongside challengers Nick Etheridge (R) and Mark Harper (R).

Lady Devils advance to state championship with win over Putnam County

The dream run for Elbert County girls’ basketball continues. When the buzzer sounded Saturday on the No. 12 seed Lady Devils’ 48-45 upset over No.

Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia

The Elbert County Lady Devils are Final 4 bound. No. 12 seed Elbert went on the road and beat No. 4 seed Vidalia 61-38, advancing to the GHSA A state championship semifinal and avenging last year’s playoff loss to the Indians in the process. “It’s surreal right now,” head coach Josh Jones said.

Elbert soccer teams ready for region

It’s region time for Elbert County soccer. The Blue Devil boys’ and girls’ teams began their region schedule with a game against Providence Christian on Tuesday night. The boys' team lost 11-1 and the girls' team lost 10-0.

Diamond Devils finding rhythm ahead of region schedule start

Region play is here for the Elbert County baseball team as the Diamond Devils pursue their first region crown since 2023. Elbert bounced back from an 0-2 start to rip off five straight victories, before losing both games in a Saturday doubleheader against Eastside and Sandy Creek.

Hoop Devils’ playoff run ends at Model

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team lost at Model High School in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs Saturday night, bringing an end to the Blue Devils’ season. Elbert finished the year 13-13 overall including playoffs.

Elbert tennis teams beat Washington-Wilkes

The Elbert tennis teams inched closer to region play this past week and got a good look at some college tennis while they were at it. Per the Elbert County Tennis Facebook page, members of the team and coaching staff attended a University of Georgia tennis march on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Devils, Lady Devils finish fourth at Blue Devil Shootouts

  Arrowhead Pointe was bustling this weekend as it played host to the Blue Devil Shootouts Feb. 28. A total of 136 golfers from around Georgia came to compete in the scramble tournament, which was split between boys and girls. Both of Elbert’s teams finished fourth in their respective fields.