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Senior Jayven Hickman leads the team onto the field at the beginning of the playoff game against Heard County High School in Franklin Friday, Nov. 22. The Blue Devils bested the Braves 26-24, qualifying them as one of the "Elite Eight" in the Class A Division 1 State Tournament. The Devils will face the Toombs County Bulldogs Friday in Lyons. Check the ECCHS Athletics website to comfirm the start time. (File photo by Wells)

Senior Jayven Hickman leads the team onto the field at the beginning of the playoff game against Heard County High School in Franklin Friday, Nov. 22. The Blue Devils bested the Braves 26-24, qualifying them as one of the "Elite Eight" in the Class A Division 1 State Tournament. The Devils will face the Toombs County Bulldogs Friday in Lyons. Check the ECCHS Athletics website to comfirm the start time. (File photo by Wells)

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Can't Spell 'Elite' Without 'E'

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
After beating the Heard County High School Braves in a thrilling contest Friday night, the Elbert County Blue Devils will head to Lyons to take on the Toombs County Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 29. For full coverage of the game against Gordon Lee see 'Elite Eight bound' article.  
(File photo by Weeks)

(File photo by Weeks)

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Evergreen homicide arrests now include total of eight suspects

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced Nov. 19 additional arrests have been made in the case of the Oct. 12 shooting which took the life of 15 year-old Hart County resident Bryshun Jordan and injured several others in Elberton.
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BOE weighs effects of tax vote

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   After Georgians voted Nov. 5 in favor of House Bill 581 (HB-581), the Elbert County School District must now study the ramifications of the new tax laws which will go into effect. Under HB581, homestead assessments would be capped at a rate  yet to be determined.
Marquitta Rucker was recently honored in Atlanta by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo submitted by Marquitta Rucker)

Marquitta Rucker was recently honored in Atlanta by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo submitted by Marquitta Rucker)

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Elberton native awarded Presidential Lifetime Achievement award

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elberton native Marquitta Rucker was recently recognized by President Biden with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.  The award is given to people who have contributed at least 4,000 hours of service to their community.
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Elberton, Bowman announce parade details

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   The cities of Elberton and Bowman have released details about the upcoming Christmas parades. Elberton's parade, hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.

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Callaway takes sheriff's seat

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Elbert County residents now know who will be the new sheriff after Jamie Callaway takes the win in the 2024 election after securing 53.2 percent of the vote or 5,032 total votes. Runner-up Darren Scarborough accounted for 46.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman Jaukeem Fortson belts out for King & Country's "God Only Knows" during the Nov. 11 episode of NBC's "The Voice." (Photo by NBC - Tyler Golden)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman Jaukeem Fortson belts out for King & Country's "God Only Knows" during the Nov. 11 episode of NBC's "The Voice." (Photo by NBC - Tyler Golden)

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Elbert's Fortson delivers a 'knockout' performance

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com   Jaukeem Fortson will continue to the next level of competition in NBC's "The Voice." The Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman appeared in the "knockout" battle on episode 12 Monday, Nov. 11, singing for King & Country's "God Only Knows.
(Photo by Wells)

(Photo by Wells)

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Thanking Those Who Served

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent   Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) observed Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 with their annual program  honoring those who served. Each year, JROTC hosts an event featuring veterans from Elbert County to recognize their contributions to the country.