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Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were among Elbert’s top finishes in the team’s win at The Reservation Run on Oct. 2. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were among Elbert’s top finishes in the team’s win at The Reservation Run on Oct. 2. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country boys finish first at Stephens

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County cross country had its best performance of 2025 so far at The Reservation Run, hosted by Stephens County on Thursday, Oct. 2. Led by a fourth place finish by junior Dakota Toole, who ran the 5K in 19 minutes and 52.
Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils handle PCA for third straight win, Dyer’s 100th

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils won their third straight game on Friday, taking care of Providence Christian Academy 43-9 at the Granite Bowl. The Blue Devils dominated both sides of the ball for head coach Andy Dyer’s 100th career win.
Elbert County Schools Graphic

Elbert County Schools Graphic

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Student causes scare with water gun on bus

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County School District was the victim of a scare Oct. 1 when a student brought a water gun onto his bus and was caught by the bus driver, prompting a press release from the district. "This morning, a young student made a poor decision and brought a plastic toy gun onto the school bus.
Elbert County Graphic

Elbert County Graphic

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Elbert County early voting for local referendums, PSC Tuesday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Early voting will get underway Tuesday for Elbert County voters for the Nov. 4 general special election for the District 2 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Along with the vote for a new PSC, two county-wide referendums regarding two local option sales tax funds will be on the ballot.
Golfers Nolan Henderson (left) and Madden Drake (right) get their first glimpse of their state championship ring during the ring ceremony for winning the boys Class A Division 1 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Golfers Nolan Henderson (left) and Madden Drake (right) get their first glimpse of their state championship ring during the ring ceremony for winning the boys Class A Division 1 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County rings in 2025 state champions

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County Comprehensive High School awarded state championship rings to their most recent crop of state champions during halftime of Elbert's football game against Providence Christian Academy Oct. 3.
Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils softball closing out strong regular season

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Postseason play is looming on the horizon for the Elbert County softball team, with just three regular season games left on the schedule. The Lady Devils are currently 22-3 and sport an undefeated 11-0 region record.
Elbert County cross country runners run in Elbert’s home meet on Sept. 25. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County cross country runners run in Elbert’s home meet on Sept. 25. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country hosts home meet

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Elbert County hosted its home cross country meet this past Thursday, running at the scenic Camp Harmony in the Granite City Invitational. Though it was a cloudy evening with intermittent light rain, runners enjoyed a lakeside view and a heavily wooded area as they ran the three-mile race.
Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils beat Commerce for second straight win

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Elbert County defense turned in another stifling performance on Friday night, shutting down Commerce in a 16-6 road victory.