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Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

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Dive team, EMS equipped to keep Elbert safe over holiday

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
As you float along the lakes of Northeast Georgia over Memorial Day weekend, the last thing that is likely to be on your mind are the countless dangers that surround you while floating around on the lake.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

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Early voting concludes with May 19 Election Day

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Election Day for the general primary election was held yesterday after over 1,300 voters voted early. Due to poll closure occurring after press time Tuesday, Election Day coverage will be available in the May 27 edition of The Elberton Star.
Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Emily Poon named region girls’ tennis player of the year

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a strong 2026 season, it was announced last week.Poon was dominant in her final season as a Lady Devil, posting a 15-0 singles record.
Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ Kaylen Rucker signs to play college basketball at Columbia International University

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior and Lady Devils guard Kaylen Rucker is officially continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level.Rucker signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play basketball at Columbia International University in a ceremony held at ECCHS.
D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track & field competes in GHSA state championships

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in the GHSA GHSA A Division I state championships last week, held Tuesday at the Spec Towns Track at the University of Georgia.
Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer has three All-Region selections

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Three Elbert County soccer players were named All-Region selections last week, with Ronny and Alvin Medellin representing the boys’ team and Kendall Hudson selected for the girls’ team.Junior midfielder Ronny Medellin headlined the selections with a second-team nod.
Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track teams advance to state

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Elbert County secured 18 qualifications for the 2026 GHSA state track and field championships at the A Division I Sectional B May 4 in Bremen.The top eight finishers in each event qualify for the state championships, which were held Tuesday at the University of Georgia track complex.
Jose Rodriguez hit a team-high .427 in his senior season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez hit a team-high .427 in his senior season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils’ season ends in Elite 8

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Elbert County baseball came up short against Bleckley County in the Elite 8 of the GHSA Class A Division 1 state tournament last week, dropping both games against the Royals on Wednesday. It ended the Blue Devils’ deepest playoff run since 2018.