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Elberton, Bowman to have contested races

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Both the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are slated to see contested races for their respective mayor seats after both races had two qualifiers prior to the Aug. 20 qualifying deadline.
Splash Island Elberton lies in wait the week before its scheduled Aug. 30 grand opening. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Splash Island Elberton lies in wait the week before its scheduled Aug. 30 grand opening. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Splash Island Elberton grand opening set for Aug. 30

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
After years in the making, the City of Elberton is finally ready to cut the ribbon on what they have named "Splash Island Elberton at Senior League Park." Splash Island is slated to hold its grand opening Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.
The application for a rezone request that is set to be heard by the Elbert County Planning Commission shows Edgewater Village Inc.'s plan for a property located off of Anderson Highway. The company is asking to rezone the tract from agricultural to single-family residential so the tract can be split and divided into 1-acre lots. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners)

The application for a rezone request that is set to be heard by the Elbert County Planning Commission shows Edgewater Village Inc.'s plan for a property located off of Anderson Highway. The company is asking to rezone the tract from agricultural to single-family residential so the tract can be split and divided into 1-acre lots. (Photo courtesy of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners)

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Subdivision, solar on ECPC's upcoming docket

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Elbert County Planning Commission (ECPC) is scheduled to hold a public hearing to discuss a new subdivision and a  new solar farm that are pending rezone approval from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners (BOC), according to a public notice provided to The Elberton Star.
Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships Aug. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships Aug. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country kicks off season in Athens

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Elbert County cross country began the 2025 season by participating in the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships, hosted by Athens Christian on Aug. 16. It was a mildewy, partially muddy surface thanks to some rain the night before.
Audrey Lunsford rockets the ball towards home plate during Elbert’s win over Lincoln County Aug. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford rockets the ball towards home plate during Elbert’s win over Lincoln County Aug. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils softball rebounds, wins four straight

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Elbert County softball team is off to a strong start in 2025. Though in their first game they ran into a talented Jefferson team that remains undefeated through eight games as of press time, the Blue Devils responded by ripping off four straight victories.
Freshman libero Sophia Vargas dives to save the ball in Elbert County's Aug. 7 match against Johnson. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Freshman libero Sophia Vargas dives to save the ball in Elbert County's Aug. 7 match against Johnson. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Volley Devils start season strong

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  Elbert County volleyball is still in its relative infancy after playing its first match in 2020, and as expected the program did not see immediate success in its first few years of existence.
No. 3 D.K. Winn runs with the ball during Elbert County's 51-20 loss to Hart County Aug. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

No. 3 D.K. Winn runs with the ball during Elbert County's 51-20 loss to Hart County Aug. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Miscues, Bulldogs bite Blue Devils in Hart County

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
A two-hour rain delay preceded Elbert County football’s season opener at Hart County on Friday night, and things didn’t get much easier for the Blue Devils once the weather cleared up. Elbert County lost 51-20 in a game that wound up delayed until 9:30 p.m.
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JAM Fest and Taste of Elberton this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Friends Helping Friends Club Inc. is holding the 12th Annual JAM Fest and Taste of Elberton Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The ROC at First Baptist Church of Elberton. The event will feature a food court including local vendors, concerts by local musicians and both silent and live cake auctions.
The VFW is offering three different school-focused competitions in Elbert County.

The VFW is offering three different school-focused competitions in Elbert County.

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VFW competitions open for students and teachers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Three different school-focused VFW competitions are now open in Elbert County with thousands of dollars in winnings on the line. The largest prize of the bunch comes in the VFW's annual Voice of Democracy competition.
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New-look Elbert County VFW post takes on new mission

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  After months shrouded in mystery about the future of Elbert County's Pulliam-Burton Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a new plan has provided both clarity and a path forward for one of Elbert's oldest non-profits.