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Sheriff Jamie Callaway speaks to the crowd during a political forum in October of 2024. (File photo by Julie Weeks)

Sheriff Jamie Callaway speaks to the crowd during a political forum in October of 2024. (File photo by Julie Weeks)

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The Elberton Star, WSGC to hold April 30 political forum

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio have announced that they will be hosting a political forum for the upcoming May 19 general primaries. The political forum is scheduled to be held April 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Elbert County Government Complex.
Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils extend win streak ahead of massive Banks series

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is red-hot, having ripped off nine consecutive victories to improve to 19-6 overall including a 14-2 mark in region play. The Diamond Devils swept Rabun County last week, first taking a Tuesday road game 7-3 before hosting a doubleheader back in Elberton Friday.
D.K. Winn competes in the triple jump at Elbert County’s home meet on March 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn competes in the triple jump at Elbert County’s home meet on March 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track & field hosts home meet

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Elbert County track and field hosted its home meet last Tuesday, welcoming the Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy, Putnam County and Oglethorpe County.Both the Elbert boys’ and girls’ teams finished second place behind Oglethorpe in their respective cumulative team rankings.
Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch softball off to sectionals

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
It’s postseason time for the Elbert County slow pitch softball team.The Lady Devils finished their regular season 7-3, capping off the campaign with a pair of blowout victories in a doubleheader against Johnson County Wednesday.
Emily Poon returns serve. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon returns serve. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Poon undefeated as Elbert tennis wraps up regular season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Elbert County tennis played its final matches of the regular season last week at home against Commerce and at Lincoln County.Both the boys’ and girls’ teams lost on the road at Commerce, each falling 4-1.The Lincoln County match went similarly for the boys’ team, with a 4-1 loss.
Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer teams beat Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Both Elbert County soccer teams went into spring break on a high note after each beating Washington-Wilkes at home Friday night. The Lady Devils were up first, hosting a Lady Tigers team that had five wins on the season and entered the match 2-1 in region play.
Ronny Medellin tries to break away from defenders. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Ronny Medellin tries to break away from defenders. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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ECCHS soccer nearing spring break reset

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Elbert County’s two soccer teams each played two matches over the past week, first traveling to Banks County last Friday before hosting Athens Academy this Monday.The Blue Devils lost 5-3 at Banks County to fall to 2-4 in their region.
Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils sweep Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team picked up its second three-game series sweep of the season last week, winning a trio of games over Oglethorpe County. The Diamond Devils are now 15-6 overall including 10-2 in Region 8A Division I, and trail Banks County by one game for the region lead.