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City of Elberton approves water main replacement project

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The City of Elberton approved a resolution authorizing a $3.5 million GEFA loan for the purpose of replacing galvanized water mains around the city during the council's July 7 regular meeting. The loan is to finance "a portion of the cost acquiring constructing and installing" the new water mains.
Elbert County’s major all-stars represented their county in the Georgia Little League District 7 tournaments. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League)

Elbert County’s major all-stars represented their county in the Georgia Little League District 7 tournaments. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League)

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Little League All-Stars represent Elbert County in district tournaments

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
It’s postseason time for Georgia Little League’s District 7, and Elbert County is firmly in the mix.Three Elbert County little league baseball teams are representing their county in their respective district tournaments.
The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club won two awards at the national convention in Nashville, Tennesee last week. Above, the club poses with their 10th-place Project Proposal trophy. Club members include (front row, L-R) Alyssa Handy, Sophie Black, Landon Hulme, Myla Hood, Michael Evans, Klay Hall and (back row, L-R) Claire Moon, Monroe Ray, Lizzy Sigman, Reece Oakley, Levi Wiles and Kale Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club won two awards at the national convention in Nashville, Tennesee last week. Above, the club poses with their 10th-place Project Proposal trophy. Club members include (front row, L-R) Alyssa Handy, Sophie Black, Landon Hulme, Myla Hood, Michael Evans, Klay Hall and (back row, L-R) Claire Moon, Monroe Ray, Lizzy Sigman, Reece Oakley, Levi Wiles and Kale Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

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Elbert County Middle School Beta Club wins national awards

Mark Wells
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club brought home two national awards from the National Beta Junior Convention hosted in Nashville, Tennessee June 23 through June 27. The club boasted a Top 5 award in the on-site drawing category thanks to Alyssa Handy.
A "triple threat" championship match was held for Scrappy Championship Wrestling's last Elbert County match. (Photo courtesy of Scrappy Championship Wrestling)

A "triple threat" championship match was held for Scrappy Championship Wrestling's last Elbert County match. (Photo courtesy of Scrappy Championship Wrestling)

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Bobby Brown Park hosting July 4 'Summer of Scrappy' bash

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Professional wrestling is coming to Bobby Brown Park July 4. Independent Georgia promotion Scrappy Championship Wrestling is hosting the “Summer of Scrappy: The Bash of Bobby Brown” at the park on Independence Day.There is a $5 fee for admission and a $5 parking pass fee.Doors will open at 5 p.m.
Ella Harrell is thrown through the air during cheer camp at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS). A total of 82 future cheerleaders were in attendance for the camp put on by the ECCHS cheerleaders and coaches. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Ella Harrell is thrown through the air during cheer camp at Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS). A total of 82 future cheerleaders were in attendance for the camp put on by the ECCHS cheerleaders and coaches. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Learning how to fly: Elbert County cheer squad hosts youth camp

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The next generation of Elbert County cheerleaders got their chance to work with members of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School cheerleaders last week. The ECCHS cheer squad hosted its annual youth cheer camp last week from June 22 to 24 at the high school gym.The camp was held from 2 p.m.
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Beta Club won a host of awards at the annual National Convention held June 16 through June 20. Pictured alongside their awards are (front row, L-R) Jurnee Porter, Marley Geyer, Kaylee Harvey, Kennedy Ray, Sequoia Singleton and (back row, L-R) Marie Roach, Tristan McCall, Jibril Engelhardt, Peyton Roach, Harrison Ray, Ty Johnson, Avery Newman, Mitchell Wheeler and Megan Ray. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Beta Club won a host of awards at the annual National Convention held June 16 through June 20. Pictured alongside their awards are (front row, L-R) Jurnee Porter, Marley Geyer, Kaylee Harvey, Kennedy Ray, Sequoia Singleton and (back row, L-R) Marie Roach, Tristan McCall, Jibril Engelhardt, Peyton Roach, Harrison Ray, Ty Johnson, Avery Newman, Mitchell Wheeler and Megan Ray. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

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ECCHS Beta Club wins national championship in on-site drawing

Mark Wells
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Beta Club brought home a national championship, three Top 5 finishes and two Top 10 finishes from the National Beta Convention, held in Nashville from June 16 to June 20.