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Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils flag football team splits two games at home

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Blue Devils may have been off preparing for the playoffs, but there was still gridiron action at the Granite Bowl last week as the Elbert County Lady Devils flag football team continued its inaugural season as a program, hosting Cedar Shoals for two games.
Mecole Hardman file photo

Mecole Hardman file photo

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Bills sign Mecole Hardman Jr. to practice squad

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Elberton native and veteran NFL wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. is back in the NFL. The three-time Super Bowl champion signed with the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad on Monday per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Buffalo is currently 6-3 and second in the AFC East.
Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country season ends at GHSA sectionals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Cross country season wrapped up for Elbert County last weekend at the GHSA 1A Division I sectional meet, held at Jeff Davis Middle School in Hazelhurst on Nov. 1.
D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils come up short against Rabun County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Elbert County football team lost its final game of the regular season at home to Rabun County 31-23 on Friday night. The Blue Devils started fast and jumped out to an early lead, but the Wildcats came surging back and Elbert was unable to overcome some costly turnovers on Halloween.
Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

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Elbert County native Starke Jaudon recounts 20-year military career

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
One of Elbert County's own sons, Starke Jaudon, made a living out of service to his country. Born in Elbert County and raised on Forest Avenue in Elberton, Starke attended Elberton High School and later attended Gordon Military College for three years.