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Measures pass, Harpold remains mayor of Bowman

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Elbert County voters chose to pass two sales-tax measures while City of Bowman voters chose Scott Harpold for mayor and filled three vacant council seats. The creation of a Floating Local Option Sales and Use Tax passed with 1,734 votes, or 72.52 percent voting in favor and 657 voters, or 27.
Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country season ends at GHSA sectionals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Cross country season wrapped up for Elbert County last weekend at the GHSA 1A Division I sectional meet, held at Jeff Davis Middle School in Hazelhurst on Nov. 1.
D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils come up short against Rabun County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Elbert County football team lost its final game of the regular season at home to Rabun County 31-23 on Friday night. The Blue Devils started fast and jumped out to an early lead, but the Wildcats came surging back and Elbert was unable to overcome some costly turnovers on Halloween.
Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

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Elbert County native Starke Jaudon recounts 20-year military career

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
One of Elbert County's own sons, Starke Jaudon, made a living out of service to his country. Born in Elbert County and raised on Forest Avenue in Elberton, Starke attended Elberton High School and later attended Gordon Military College for three years.
Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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What are Elbert football’s playoff chances?

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils are fighting for their 13th straight state playoff appearance this year, currently standing at 4-5 entering their final regular season game against Rabun County.
Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ softball season ends against Thomasville

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Elbert County softball came up short in the state playoffs last week, losing two out of three games to Thomasville in their double elimination matchup. The Bulldogs will advance to Columbus for the elite eight.
Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Elberton Downtown Skelebration, Fall Festival this weekend

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A busy weekend is ahead as the Main Street Elberton is set to host two of its biggest events of the year on back-to-back days. The festivities are scheduled to begin Friday, with the annual Downtown Skelebration, set to kick off at 4 p.m. on the downtown square.