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Elbert County preparing for winter weather this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Elbert County Emergency Management Agency director Chuck Almond said Tuesday afternoon the county is anticipating a winter weather storm this weekend. Another Elbert County EMA briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

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Rams cap off perfect regular season, Lady Rams in semis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0, its first such finish since the 2014-15 season. The Rams will play in the NEGIAA region championships held Saturday, Jan.
Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Mat Devils take runner-up spot at state duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is officially the 2026 Class A State Runners-Up, after advancing all the way to the state final of the Class A State Dual Championships hosted by Heard County Saturday. “I’m more than anything proud for the kids,” head coach Shane Anderson said.
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Qualifying for Bowman city council to begin Monday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Qualifying dates have been announced for the March 17 election to fill a lone Bowman city council seat. According to a qualifying notice from the City of Bowman, qualifying is slated to be held during normal business hours from Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 at City Hall. The qualifying fee is $35.
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Elbert County's Plummer goes from stage to silver screen

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Elbert County native Shokoa Plummer is taking her talents from the Elbert Theatre stage to the silver screen as her production "Wake Up" has been adapted to a feature film and is slated to debut at the Morton Theatre in Athens Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.
Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils sweep Franklin, gearing up for region gauntlet

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Region play is here for the Elbert County girls’ basketball team, and with it comes some tough tests that have big-time ramifications for the Lady Devils’ season. The Lady Devils traveled to Commerce on Tuesday to take on the Lady Tigers and came up short 45-38.