AJ Brown makes a defender fall. (File photo by Mark Wells)
Blue Devils hoops entering first year under Owens
Bo Underwood
It’s a new era for Elbert County hoops.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)
Blue Devils wrestling hoping to pin down state championship
Bo Underwood
Shane Anderson holds his Elbert County wrestlers to a high standard.
The Blue Devils’ head wrestling coach, entering his 16th year in the role, believes the group has the chance to do something special. And he wants them to believe it, too.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)
‘No easy games’ for Lady Devils basketball in new year
Bo Underwood
Elbert County girls’ basketball took its region by surprise last year, but things are different this time around.
The Lady Devils went on a tear to start 2024, racing out to a 16-0 start before finishing 24-5 and making it to the second round of the state tournament.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Elberton awards Community Impact Grants to 13 local non-profit organizations
Bo Underwood
Elberton's City Council announced the recipients of its Community Impact Grant program for nonprofit organizations in Elberton at its monthly meeting Dec. 1. The grant is intended to support local nonprofits so they may continue serving the Elberton community.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Shootings around Bowman Highway leave two dead
Mark Wells
A pair of shootings took place over the weekend that left two dead and one injured.
According to a press release by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond, Elbert County E911 received a call just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 reporting a male who had been shot near Martin Villa Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Children sit with Santa at Elberton's Candlelight Shop Night on Nov. 25. (Photo by Mark Wells)
City of Elberton welcomes the Christmas season candlelight shopping
Mark Wells
The City of Elberton and Main Street Elberton kicked off the holiday season as they hosted their annual Candlelight Shop Night on the downtown square Nov. 25.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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NDO offering home heating help for Elbert's elderly and medically homebound
Mark Wells
Ninth District Opportunity Inc. (NDO) is offering home heating help for the elderly and medically homebound. Households in which every member is 65-years old and older, or is medically homebound due to health reasons, may apply for assistance with their heating bills beginning Dec. 1.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Elbert basketball teams begin 2025-26 season
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team tipped off its season with a 50-42 road win over Madison County on Nov. 22.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)
Mat Devils host first home meet of new season
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County wrestling team hosted the Granite City Scramble at the Inferno on Saturday, its first home meet of the 2025-26 season. Elbert finished fifth overall, while Mountain View claimed the top team spot.
Five Mat Devils finished in the top two of their respective events.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Jose Rodriguez avoids a tackle in Elbert’s 17-12 playoff loss to Gordon Lee. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Blue Devils’ football season ends with playoff loss to Gordon Lee
Bo Underwood
Elbert County football’s 2025 season came to an end on Friday night in Chickamauga, as the Blue Devils fell 17-12 to Gordon Lee on the road in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025