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Brown reaches 1,000 career points, Blue Devils await playoff seeding

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Elbert County basketball came up short in the first round of the region tournament against Banks County Monday night, losing 55-43 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Though Elbert’s run in the region tournament was cut short, they will still likely land in the GHSA state tournament.

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Elbert County Primary School kindergarten registration scheduled

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Kindergarten registration for Elbert County Primary School will become available in less than a month according to the Elbert County School District. Online registration is set to open Monday, March 16. It can be found on the school district’s website www.elbert.k12.ga.

Bob Larson plays "Uncle Andrew" in the Elbert Theatre's production of "The Magician's Nephew." The show is scheduled to debut this weekend. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert Theatre brings the magic with "The Magician's Nephew"

Mark Wells

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Buckle up and prepare to go on a journey as the Encore Productions and the Elbert Theatre take playgoers to a land of magic in "The Magician's Nephew." The play, which was based on a novel by C.S. Lewis, is about a young boy and his friend who "through the use of magic rings...

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VFW holds Valentines dinner, announces winners

Mark Wells

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Pulliam-Burton VFW Post 5456 hosted an 80th anniversary celebration and an inauguration of the Elbert County Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center in conjunction with Valentine’s Day.

Spring Sports have kicked off in Elbert County with baseball, tennis, and soccer starting last week. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Blue Devils sports spring into action

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Though spring hasn’t quite sprung yet in Elbert County, several spring sports are getting their 2026 seasons underway. Elbert’s defending state champion boys’ golf team will tee off its title defense on Feb. 21, when they travel to Jekyll Island for the Johnny Paulk Invite.

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Lady Devils surge in wins over Warren, Commerce

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

An offensive barrage with swarming defense lifted the Elbert County girls’ basketball team to a 74-47 win over Warren County last Wednesday night, and the Lady Devils kept rolling with a 52-37 win over Commerce the following Friday.

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Hoop Devils stun Commerce, snap Warren's win streak

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Elbert County basketball team earned perhaps its biggest win of the season Friday night with an 85-83 overtime victory over Commerce. The Blue Devils handed the Tigers their first region loss of the 2025-26 season. “Huge win,” head coach Chris Owens said.

2026 215 lb. section champion Lincoln Blackmon corrals his opponent. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils send 11 to state

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A total of 11 Elbert County wrestlers are officially moving on to the Georgia Class A state tournament. The Mat Devils finished third out of 39 teams at the Class A Section A tournament last Saturday at Commerce High School.

Lila Layne (left) is crowned Miss ECCHS for 2026 by last year's winner, Makayla McKnight. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Chandler)

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Layne named Miss ECCHS

Mark Wells

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Lila Layne was named Miss ECCHS 2026. The Miss ECCHS Pageant was held Feb. 7 and featured a host of winners in addition to Miss ECCHS. The first runner-up was I'jianah Whiten and second runner-up was Carlee Brown.

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Pre-K registration scheduled for March 11 and 12

Mark Wells

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is hosting a Pre-K Registration Kick Off March 11 and 12. The event is scheduled to be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days at Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center. Children who are four years old by Sept. 1 are eligible to register.