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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)

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."
Photo by Mark Wells

Photo by Mark Wells

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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)

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.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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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.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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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)

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)

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.
Paul J. Blackwell learning center

Paul J. Blackwell learning center

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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.
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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.