Elbert County Board of Education prepares for new school year

The Elbert County Board of Education held its final meeting before the 2026-27 school year Monday.Superintendent Robert Wheeler noted his anticipation for the beginning of the school year.“I am so very excited for the upcoming school year,” he said. “I think I speak for a large number of our staff.

Elbert County boys’ golf plays in national high school tournament at Pinehurst

Two months after winning their second straight state championship, the Elbert County boys’ golf team got the opportunity to play at the invite-only 2026 Boys High School Golf Invitational at Pinehurst Resort.“These boys represented not only this program, but this school and this community on a...

Elbert County minor softball all-stars take third in state

The Elbert County minor league softball all-stars finished third in the state at the ages 8-10 little league softball state tournament last week.

Diamond Devils well-represented on all-state teams

Five Elbert County Diamond Devils made the GHSA Georgia Dugout Club All-State teams for Class A Division I. Elbert County went 28-8 in the 2026 season, winning a region title and advancing to the Elite 8 of the state playoffs.Senior outfielder Jose Rodriguez was a first-team selection.

VFW Auxiliary announces ‘Illustrating America Patriotic Art Contest’

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary has started accepting submissions from around the country for the “Illustrating America Patriotic Art Contest.”The contest consists of three grade divisions: kindergarten through second grade, third grade through fifth grade and sixth grade  through...

One-Pitch softball tournament set for July 25

The 41:10 Foundation is hosting its first-ever one-pitch softball tournament fundraising event July 25 at McWilliams Park.The fundraiser is intended to support 41:10's mission of "ensuring every child has the opportunity to step onto the field with confidence and joy, regardless of their family's...

HauntFest partnering with Bobby Brown for 'Sink or Scream' event July 25

Bowman resident Madison Harpold and HauntFest are coming to Elbert County for a free event at Bobby Brown Park July 25 at 5 p.m.The event, dubbed "Sink or Scream," is "Summerween" evening at the park that is highlighted by a screening of "Jaws" while viewers float on the water.

Main Street Elberton hosting Car Show, Granite Bowl Blast Saturday

The marquis event of the Main Street Elberton calendar is this weekend as they are hosting the 28th-annual Cruise-In and Classic Car Show and Granite Bowl Blast Saturday on the downtown square.

Statewide Bible Reading held on downtown square

A group of Elbert County religious leaders got together in the early-morning hours of July 14 to participate in a statewide bible-reading event.

EMS installs AEDs around Elbert County

Elbert County Emergency Services (EMS) recently installed three automated external defibrillators (AED) at three additional locations around Elbert County. The AED's were placed at the Elbert County Senior Center, the new Elbert County 4-H Facility and the little league fields at McWilliams Park.