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Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball’s season ends in state playoffs against Model

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County volleyball team made its first state playoff appearance in program history last week and traveled to Rome for a first round match against Model High School. The No. 23 seed Lady Devils fought hard against the No. 10 seed, but ultimately fell in three sets (25-15, 25-10, 25-19).
Lincoln Blackmon (2) sacks the quarterback in Elbert County's 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lincoln Blackmon (2) sacks the quarterback in Elbert County's 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football overmatched by ACAD

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Elbert football wasn’t able to keep up with Athens Academy on Friday night in a 48-14 road loss. Things got off to a fast start for both teams, but the Blue Devils’ offense eventually ran out of gas while the Spartans kept rolling.
The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Elberton 12-County Fair returns to spread fall cheer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair made its return to Elbert County last week, bringing fun and smiles to all who went. Some of the headlining events for this year's fair include a big-top circus, a Michael Jackson tribute performance, a hypnotist, the Banana Derby and two on-site petting zoos.
Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County Primary School and Elementary School named Title I Reward Schools

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County Board of Education recognized Elbert County Primary School and Elbert County Elementary School for their state designation as Title I Reward Schools at their monthly meeting Monday Evening.
Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Cross country returns to Athens for Kramer Classic

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Elbert County cross country was back in Athens last Wednesday running in the Kent Kramer Classic hosted by Athens Christian. The Blue Devil boys finished 13th out of 18 schools competing.
Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball earns its first state playoff berth

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils are officially playoff bound. Elbert qualified for the GHSA Class A state volleyball championship for the first time in school history. The Lady Devils are the No. 23 team in the 32-team bracket, which was released Sunday afternoon.
Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.