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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.”The show is an abridged version of the popular Broadway show “Seussical”, scaled down from...
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.
Photo courtesy of Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

Photo courtesy of Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

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"Health Meets Hope" 5K scheduled for Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is scheduled to host the  Health Meets Hope 5K run and walk Sunday at McWilliams Park. The event is scheduled to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is being held to raise awareness for mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Diamond Devils blast BASA

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ baseball team continued its hot hitting against the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, sweeping a three-game series held last Tuesday and Friday with each game being called early due to the mercy rule.