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The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)

The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)

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Elbert County hit with closures after winter storm

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Elbert County found itself in the path of a chilling winter storm over the weekend that resulted in mass closures throughout the community.
Casino night graphic

Casino night graphic

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EMH Casino Night this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Elbert Memorial Hospital is hosting its fifth annual Casino Night this weekend, with proceeds benefitting the Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils ready for traditionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
With dual season officially in the rearview mirrow, the Elbert County Mat Devils are turning their attention to traditional season with the Area 8A Traditional tournament scheduled for Jan. 30 in Commerce. The Devils capped off dual season on a high note Jan. 17, finishing second in the state.
Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils run out of steam against Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team came up short against Athens Academy at home Friday, dropping a region matchup 62-55 to the 16-2 Lady Spartans. The Lady Devils are now 12-6 overall including a 3-4 mark in region play.
A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils pick up home win over Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling 58-55 home victory over Athens Academy in front of its home Inferno crowd Friday night. The win brings the Blue Devils to 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the region while Athens is now 13-6 and 2-4 in region play.
The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

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Rams cap off perfect regular season, Lady Rams in semis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0, its first such finish since the 2014-15 season.
Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Mat Devils take runner-up spot at state duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is officially the 2026 Class A State Runners-Up, after advancing all the way to the state final of the Class A State Dual Championships hosted by Heard County Saturday. “I’m more than anything proud for the kids,” head coach Shane Anderson said.