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Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

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Lady Devils get change of scenery in Tampa

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team spent part of its holiday break in the Sunshine State, driving down to Tampa, Fla. for the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational Dec. 27 through Dec. 30.
A man and girl run in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl.

A man and girl run in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl.

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Annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl set for Friday night

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Friday night at 7 p.m. The event is a 5K run/walk held at night where participants run through downtown Elberton and make a lap through the historic Granite Bowl during their race.
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City of Elberton graphic

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Public hearing to discuss comprehensive plan scheduled

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Elbert County, the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are planning to come together and give the public an opportunity to help shape the future of Elbert County when the three governmental bodies hold a joint public hearing.
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North Georgia Wedding Guide cover contest open

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
Love is in the air throughout North Georgia! Whether you’re looking for a winter wonderland, fresh florals in the spring and summer or the beautiful colors in the fall, North Georgia’s wedding venues offer it all.
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'Walk for Peace' set to make Elberton stop

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
A group of Buddhist monks are scheduled to make a stop in Elberton in the middle of their 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. The monks are participating in the "Walk For Peace," which is a 120-day journey across the country with the goal of raising awareness of peace,...
A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils travel to Tampa

Bo Underwood
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team piled in together and hit the road in the early hours of Dec. 26, headed to Tampa to play in the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational tournament a day later. The Lady Devils were matched up with the Heritage Panthers, a high school in Palm Bay, Fla.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Blue Devils dominate Lincoln, prepare for NYE game

Bo Underwood
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team is preparing to ring in the new year on the hardwood. Elbert will play Southwest Atlanta Christian at McDonough High School on Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. as part of the inaugural Warhawk New Year’s Eve Invitational.