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(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Talyra Sims and Mother to Mother Recovery Center help moms on path to recovery

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
*Editor’s note: While it typically is not permitted, due to the sensitive nature of some of the quotations used in this story The Elberton Star agreed to grant anonymity to those who requested it to create a safe environment where sharing was the priority.
Elbert County senior Jose Rodriguez stole 10 bases, recorded two hits and scored six runs across two games against Chattooga in the first round of the state tournament. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County senior Jose Rodriguez stole 10 bases, recorded two hits and scored six runs across two games against Chattooga in the first round of the state tournament. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils take care of Chattooga in first round of GHSA baseball A state tournament

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is on to the sweet sixteen of the GHSA Class A Division I state tournament after sweeping a playoff doubleheader against Chattooga in the first round Friday afternoon.
The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

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Main Street Elberton hosts touch-a-truck

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Main Street Elberton hosted its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23, where Elbert County residents got a chance to see a host of working vehicles up close and personal.
The Bowman Spring Festival and Terry Dalton Memorial Car Show had a wide variety of over 51 cars, jeeps or trucks in attendance April 25. (Photo by Mark Wells)

The Bowman Spring Festival and Terry Dalton Memorial Car Show had a wide variety of over 51 cars, jeeps or trucks in attendance April 25. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Bowman Spring Festival and Car Show brings crowd of smiles

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The City of Bowman hosted its annual Spring festival and first ever car show in memory of longtime Bowman resident and car enthusiast, Terry Dalton, April 25 in Bowman City Park. The event saw a total of 51 vehicles, new and old, participate.
Elbert County graphic

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Early voting underway for Elbert County general primary

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Early voting opened April 27 for the upcoming May 19 general primary that is slated to see a handful of contested elections in Elbert County. As of press time Tuesday, a total of 33 voters had already cast their vote in the primary.
Bryleigh Dickerson catches a fly ball. The freshman hit two home runs aainst Creekview Wednesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson catches a fly ball. The freshman hit two home runs aainst Creekview Wednesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch season ends in sectionals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Elbert County slow pitch softball team saw its season come to an end last Wednesday at sectionals in Woodstock. The Lady Devils were the No. 5 seed out of 10 teams competing in Section 2.