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Melanie Badillo (25) hits the ball in Elbert’s region playoff matchup against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert volleyball finishes regular season, competes in area playoffs

Bo Underwood

Thursday, October 2, 2025

It’s playoff time for Elbert County volleyball. The Lady Devils wrapped up the regular season last week with a 16-15 record, good for the first winning season in program history and the most wins Elbert volleyball has had in a season.

Mammography technician Alayjah Sammons poses with the Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle, a state-of-the-art mammography machine that is available for patients at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

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EMH using state of the art tech to conduct mammograms

Mark Wells

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) is using state-of-the-art machines to conduct mammograms right here in Elbert County. For the past two years, the hospital has been using the Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle, which was funded in part by the EMH Foundation and is a mammography machine of the highest caliber.

Counties in green, including Elbert County, are getting the rare opportunity to hunt antlerless deer with firearms on private land Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. (Photo courtesy of Georgia DNR)

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Department of Natural Resources allowing early firearms hunts

Mark Wells

Thursday, October 2, 2025

October 4-5 provides a unique early season firearms opportunity for hunters in most Georgia counties to take only antlerless deer.

Elberton native Otha Thornton is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election.

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Otha Thornton to run for Georgia state superintendent

Mark Wells

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Elberton native and leader of Elberton's Promise Otha Thornton announced in a press release sent to The Elberton Star that he is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election. "Thornton, a retired U.S.

Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Sharing hope: Jenny Jenkins provides comfort through boutique at Elberton Memorial Hospital

Mark Wells

Thursday, October 2, 2025

After finding out she was in remission after a battle with cancer at the young age of 35, Jenny Jenkins didn't go back to her normal life. Instead, she was called to turn right around and start giving her time and energy to women who were in the middle of their own personal battles.

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Hulme sheds light on upcoming FLOST measure

Mark Wells

Thursday, October 2, 2025

In the upcoming election, Elbert County voters will have the opportunity to decide on enacting a new one-percent sales tax, titled "Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)," for the sole purpose of reducing property taxes within the county.

Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County volleyball aiming to rebound before playoffs

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

It’s getting to be crunch time for the Elbert County volleyball team, as the Lady Devils have just two matches remaining before area playoffs begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert softball still rolling ahead of Banks showdown

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Elbert County softball continues to take care of business, extending their winning streak to seven games to improve to 19-3 on the season. The Lady Devils only have one loss in the month of September and are 9-0 in region play.

Cornerback Runt Mattox makes a tackle in Elbert County’s 27-0 win over Oglethorpe County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football shuts out Oglethorpe for first win

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Elbert County football started its region schedule with an emphatic 27-0 shutout of Oglethorpe County for the Blue Devils’ first win of 2025. “I think the story goes to the defense,” head coach Andy Dyer said. “Any time you throw a goose egg up, that’s a big deal.

Mayor Scott Harpold, John Beucler, Lera Ray, council member Henrietta Maxwell and city clerk Tiffany Verdell pose at the ribbon cutting for Bowman's new playground. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Bowman gets playground thanks to 'generous' donation

Mark Wells

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The City of Bowman was recently the beneficiary of a donation from Bowman citizens John Beucler and Lera Ray, which allowed them to construct a new playground in the city park.