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Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country runs at Athens Academy meet

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Saturday in Athens means more than just college football. The Elbert County cross country team returned to the Classic City for another Saturday morning meet, running in the Athens Academy home meet on the morning of Sept. 6.
Trania Skelton (2) and Alexia Vargas (far right) celebrate after a point in Elbert’s match against Rabun County on September 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Trania Skelton (2) and Alexia Vargas (far right) celebrate after a point in Elbert’s match against Rabun County on September 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball team sets new season-high win total

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Elbert County volleyball is having its most successful season as a program in 2025. The Lady Devils are up to 13 wins on the year, already the most in a season in team history. With region competition about to ramp up, the team is focused on maintaining its momentum.
Elbert County native and expert archer Aaron Catterton-Murdock has won multiple competitive archery championships at the state and national level. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Catterton)

Elbert County native and expert archer Aaron Catterton-Murdock has won multiple competitive archery championships at the state and national level. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Catterton)

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Elbert native on the mark as competitive archer

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Archery is a sport defined by concentration, obsessive repetition and immense patience. The margin for error is razor-thin, and the smallest lapse can make a world of difference. It takes great dedication to rise to the top.
The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Samuel Elbert Hotel celebrates 100 years with community gala

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The City of Elberton celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the Samuel Elbert Hotel with a gala celebration in the hotel lobby and restaurant.
City of Elberton Graphic

City of Elberton Graphic

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Elberton Community Impact Grant program returning

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Elberton city manager Kevin Eavenson announced the return of the city’s Community Impact Grant program at the city council’s monthly meeting on Monday. The Community Impact Program, established last year, gives out grants to Elberton-based nonprofit organizations who work to improve the community.
The City of Elberton officially opened Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting and a day full of fun in the sun. The park is slated to operate throughout the month of September. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Eavenson)

The City of Elberton officially opened Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting and a day full of fun in the sun. The park is slated to operate throughout the month of September. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Eavenson)

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PHOTOS: City of Elberton cuts ribbon on Splash Island

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Kennedy Ray runs in a host of competitors during the Bulldog Classic hosted by Hart County Aug. 27. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kennedy Ray runs in a host of competitors during the Bulldog Classic hosted by Hart County Aug. 27. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country puts in season-best at Hart County

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Elbert County cross country team ran in the Bulldog Classic hosted by Hart County Wednesday, Aug. 27 and had its best performance so far of the young season. Junior Dakota Toole turned in another solid outing, finishing 13th overall and first on the team with a time of 20 minutes and 10.