Elbert County golf teams striving to maintain the standard

Last season was a triumph for the Elbert County golf program, with the boys’ team winning the GHSA state championship and the girls’ team finishing as state runners-up.

ECCHS student Ngyuen's art heads to Georgia State Capitol

You’ll find Quang Ngyuen’s art in not one, but two American Capitol buildings.

County looking to keep workers local with growth

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners held its annual planning retreat Feb. 18 to lay the foundation for planning for the upcoming year.

Elberton's Patsy Neal inducted into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

In a move that was perhaps long overdue, Elberton basketball great Patsy Neal was enshrined in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon this weekend on Saturday, Feb. 21. “I’m just amazed at this weekend,” Neal said.

Lady Devils hosting ACE Charter in playoff first round

The Inferno will play host in the first round of the GHSA A Division I playoffs, with ACE Charter visiting the Elbert County Lady Devils on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.  18-8 Elbert County is the No. 12 seed in the state tournament while ACE comes in at No. 21.

Three Mat Devils place at state championships

Elbert County had three wrestlers take podium positions at the GHSA state championships held in Clayton County last week.  The Blue Devils finished seventh as a team.

Lady Devils set for third Rabun showdown

Playoff basketball is here for the Elbert County Lady Devils. The Elbert girls’ basketball team beat Commerce 52-42 in the first round of the GHSA Region 8A Division 1 tournament Monday night at Piedmont University in Demorest.

Bowman moratorium extended

The City of Bowman extended its moratorium on new construction permits for another 90 days as the city continues to review their extensive zoning ordinance.

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

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.

Elbert County Primary School kindergarten registration scheduled

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.