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Elberton native Otha Thornton is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election.

Elberton native Otha Thornton is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election.

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Otha Thornton to run for Georgia state superintendent

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Elberton native and leader of Elberton's Promise Otha Thornton announced in a press release sent to The Elberton Star that he is running for state superintendent in the upcoming election. "Thornton, a retired U.S.
Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Sharing hope: Jenny Jenkins provides comfort through boutique at Elberton Memorial Hospital

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
After finding out she was in remission after a battle with cancer at the young age of 35, Jenny Jenkins didn't go back to her normal life. Instead, she was called to turn right around and start giving her time and energy to women who were in the middle of their own personal battles.
Elbert County Graphic

Elbert County Graphic

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Hulme sheds light on upcoming FLOST measure

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In the upcoming election, Elbert County voters will have the opportunity to decide on enacting a new one-percent sales tax, titled "Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)," for the sole purpose of reducing property taxes within the county.
Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County volleyball aiming to rebound before playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It’s getting to be crunch time for the Elbert County volleyball team, as the Lady Devils have just two matches remaining before area playoffs begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert softball still rolling ahead of Banks showdown

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Elbert County softball continues to take care of business, extending their winning streak to seven games to improve to 19-3 on the season. The Lady Devils only have one loss in the month of September and are 9-0 in region play.
Cornerback Runt Mattox makes a tackle in Elbert County’s 27-0 win over Oglethorpe County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Cornerback Runt Mattox makes a tackle in Elbert County’s 27-0 win over Oglethorpe County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football shuts out Oglethorpe for first win

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Elbert County football started its region schedule with an emphatic 27-0 shutout of Oglethorpe County for the Blue Devils’ first win of 2025. “I think the story goes to the defense,” head coach Andy Dyer said. “Any time you throw a goose egg up, that’s a big deal.
Mayor Scott Harpold, John Beucler, Lera Ray, council member Henrietta Maxwell and city clerk Tiffany Verdell pose at the ribbon cutting for Bowman's new playground. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Mayor Scott Harpold, John Beucler, Lera Ray, council member Henrietta Maxwell and city clerk Tiffany Verdell pose at the ribbon cutting for Bowman's new playground. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Bowman gets playground thanks to 'generous' donation

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The City of Bowman was recently the beneficiary of a donation from Bowman citizens John Beucler and Lera Ray, which allowed them to construct a new playground in the city park.
Jaslyn Huff (right) sports her homecoming queen crown alongside her father Jasper Huff (left) . (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jaslyn Huff (right) sports her homecoming queen crown alongside her father Jasper Huff (left) . (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County crowns a queen on homecoming

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Elbert County's newest queen is Jaslyn Huff after she was crowned homecoming queen during the halftime homecoming ceremony that took place during Elbert County's football game against Oglethorpe County in the Granite Bowl Sept. 19.
Robert "Buddy" Winborne is the new principal at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS)

Robert "Buddy" Winborne is the new principal at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS)

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New Elbert County Comprehensive High School principal Buddy Winborne looks to connect with students

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Inside Elbert County Comprehensive High School principal Buddy Winborne’s office, there are a series of poster sheets with colorful sticky notes peppered all over. The sheets pose questions like “What is the current culture of the school?” “What do you want the culture to be?
A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils’ late push falls short against Lincoln County

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Friday night saw another hard-fought slugfest in the Granite Bowl, with Lincoln County outlasting Elbert County 24-17. The Blue Devils’ defense battled hard all night and consistently stifled a Red Devil offense that had averaged 46.5 points per game in its last two contests.