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BOC seeking input from community after hearing

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners officially kicked off the planning process to develop a comprehensive plan Monday night by hosting a public hearing before their monthly regular meeting.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Blue Devils defend home court with big win on senior night

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
It was a successful senior night for the Elbert County Blue Devils boys’ basketball team, who earned a region win over Oglethorpe County 56-47. Before the game, senior wing A.J. Brown, center Jaylen Dye, guard Jase Mattox, guard Jordan Morrison, forward D.K.
Lincoln Blackmon and Cruz Floyd earned area titles at AAAAAAA area traditionals. (File photos by Bo Underwood and Mark Wells)

Lincoln Blackmon and Cruz Floyd earned area titles at AAAAAAA area traditionals. (File photos by Bo Underwood and Mark Wells)

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Blackmon, Floyd win area titles for Mat Devils

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Two Elbert County wrestlers are area champions, with senior Lincoln Blackmon and junior Cruz Floyd winning titles at the AAAAAAA area traditionals at Commerce High School Jan 30. Blackmon wrestled at 215 lbs and Floyd at 113. The wrestling team took the runner-up spot overall.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

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Rams put finishing touch on undefeated season with championship win

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Derek Aston received a hero’s welcome Thursday night after his Elbert County Rams seventh grade boys’ basketball team capped off a perfect season with a win in the NEGIAA championship game. “We went in the locker room and they hit me with every water bottle they had,” the head coach said.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

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Lady Rams triumph over Habersham in championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Redemption is a sweet thing, and that’s what the Elbert County Middle School girls’ seventh grade basketball team earned last Thursday when they beat Habersham County 41-23 in the NEGIAA championship.
Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils send seniors off with win over Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team honored its seniors Friday night after beating Oglethorpe County 62-36 in The Inferno. The Lady Devils improved to 13-7 with a 4-5 region record. Seniors Zy Belcher, Sarah Blackmon, Kaylen Rucker and Kamryn Webb were recognized after the game.
The 2025 group of sister city exchange students pose in traditional Japanese attire during their trip. (Photo by Megu Mi Ohta)

The 2025 group of sister city exchange students pose in traditional Japanese attire during their trip. (Photo by Megu Mi Ohta)

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Sister City program now accepting 2026 applications

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Elberton / Mure-cho Sister City Student Exchange Program is accepting applications for the upcoming summer. The dates for this year's program are July 8 through July 21. A total of five students and one chaperone will be selected for the exchange.
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Maxwell, Gero return to challenge for Bowman seat

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The two candidates vying for an open seat on the Bowman City Council have officially been named as Betty Jo Maxwell and Deborah Gero met the Jan. 30 qualifying deadline. The election is scheduled for March 17. More details will be released as they become available.
Aerial photos of the downtown square show the snowfall that came through Elbert County over the weekend. The winter storm was the second in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Joe Dawson)

Aerial photos of the downtown square show the snowfall that came through Elbert County over the weekend. The winter storm was the second in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Joe Dawson)

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Second round of winter weather blankets Elbert County in snow

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Just one week from a winter storm coming through Elbert County that resulted in mass closures throughout the community, another round of wintry weather came through town and covered the ground with multiple inches of snow.