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Emily Poon (first slide) and Gracie Kidd (second slide) played their final matches as Elbert County Lady Devils last Tuesday. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon (first slide) and Gracie Kidd (second slide) played their final matches as Elbert County Lady Devils last Tuesday. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County girls' tennis season ends in state tournament

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ tennis team’s season ended in the first round of the 2026 state tournament last Tuesday at Banks County.The Lady Devils fell to the Leopards 3-0 in the best-of-five match.
Jaylin Morrison finished fourth place in the boys’ high jump. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Jaylin Morrison finished fourth place in the boys’ high jump. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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ECCHS track & field wins seven events at region meet

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Elbert County recorded 28 top-four placements at the Region 8-A Division I meet in Banks County Monday. Top four finishers in each event advance to the sectional meet in Bremen Saturday, May 2.The Blue Devils won seven events– two team and five individual competitions.
Madden Drake shoots over the bunker at the 2026 Border War. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin London, Franklin County Citizen)

Madden Drake shoots over the bunker at the 2026 Border War. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin London, Franklin County Citizen)

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Elbert golf triumphs over rivals in Border War

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Border War trophy is headed back to Elbert County.The Blue Devil boys’ and girls’ golf teams beat Hart County and Franklin County in the third iteration of the now-annual rivalry series.
The Elbert County dugout celebrates a hit. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County dugout celebrates a hit. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County baseball wins 2026 region title

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team are region champions for the first time since 2023.The Diamond Devils swept Commerce last week in their final regular season series of the year to finish 13-2 in region play and 26-7 overall.
DaNyia Little (middle) was crowned Miss ECMS while Gracie Madrigal (right) was named the seventh grade representative and Rease McElroy (left) was named the sixth grade representative. (Photo courtesy of Liza Miller)

DaNyia Little (middle) was crowned Miss ECMS while Gracie Madrigal (right) was named the seventh grade representative and Rease McElroy (left) was named the sixth grade representative. (Photo courtesy of Liza Miller)

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Little crowned 2026 Miss ECMS

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) eighth grader DaNyia Little was named Miss ECMS for 2026 at the annual Miss ECMS Pageant held in the auditorium April 18. Joining Little as winners were seventh grade representative Gracie Madrigal and sixth grade representative Rease McElroy.
Conley Chatham stars as "Ella" in Encore Production's "Cinderella," set to hit the Elbert Theatre stage Friday. (Photos courtesy of Toni King)

Conley Chatham stars as "Ella" in Encore Production's "Cinderella," set to hit the Elbert Theatre stage Friday. (Photos courtesy of Toni King)

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Encore Productions bring Cinderella story to life

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Encore Productions and the Elbert Theatre are bringing Rogers and Hammerstein's classic, "Cinderella" to the stage for back-to-back weekends of magical performances. The stage performance of the classic fairy tale, which is directed by Sam and Bree Brown, is a "contemporary retelling" of the story.
Alex Higginbotham hits a home run in Elbert’s win over Banks County on April 7. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Alex Higginbotham hits a home run in Elbert’s win over Banks County on April 7. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils seize region lead after sweep of Banks County

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is in control of its own destiny with state playoffs right around the corner.The Diamond Devils swept their third straight series this week, beating region contender Banks County over three games held on Tuesday and Friday.
Madden Drake drives the ball at the 2026 Granite City Classic on Monday, April 13. The Elbert County boys’ golf team finished second overall at the 18-hole tournament at Arrowhead Pointe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Madden Drake drives the ball at the 2026 Granite City Classic on Monday, April 13. The Elbert County boys’ golf team finished second overall at the 18-hole tournament at Arrowhead Pointe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County boys’ golf shoots best score of season at Arrowhead Invitational

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ golf team turned in its lowest score of the 2026 season Monday, shooting a 307 as a team to finish second at the fifth annual Granite City Classic.
Elbert County’s DaNyia Little was the High Point Award recepient at the NEGIAA region championships March 24. (Photo courtesy of Tyson Cade)

Elbert County’s DaNyia Little was the High Point Award recepient at the NEGIAA region championships March 24. (Photo courtesy of Tyson Cade)

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Elbert County Middle School track shows out at region championship

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Elbert County middle school track teams performed well at the NEGIAA region track championships on March 24 in Madison County. The Rams girls’ team finished third and the boys finished fourth. The Rams are coached by Tyson Cade.