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Attending this year’s state convention were (front row, L-R) Jaleigh Partain, Kennedy Ray, Adrian Jenkins, Kaylee Harvey and Brandon Jave. (Back row): Megan Ray, Avery Gaddy, Tristan McCall, Hannah Brogdon, Peyton Roach, Caraleigh Brown, Ayden Evans, Jibril Engelhardt and Marie Roach. (Photo submitted by Kennedy Ray)

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Local BETA clubs attend state convention

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

By Kennedy Ray ECCHS Correspondent Elbert County middle and high school BETA clubs recently attended the annual BETA State Convention in Savannah. This was the first time since 2019 that the high school has attended the convention.

Dakota Johnson and "Max" represent "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," one of many "stories" featured on Dewy Rose Baptist Church's first place parade entry in the annual Elberton Christmas parade held Dec. 8. (Photo by Weeks)

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Annual Christmas parade draws a crowd

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com Crowds gathered Sunday, Dec. 8 along Elbert Street and around the downtown square for the city's annual Christmas parade.

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Eliam residents reject bridge project

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

By Julie Weks jweeks@elberton.com The Elbert County Board of Commssioners (BOC) elected not to move forward with plans to rebuild the Eliam Road bridge that crosses Wahachee Creek after hearing concerns from citizens of the Eliam community during the BOC’s Dec. 9 regular meeting.

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Elbert County students eligible for Georgia Promise scholarships

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com Qualifying students in Elbert County will have the option to accept a Georgia Promise scholarship for 2025, allowing them to transfer to a private or homeschool setting based on the list of low-performing schools released on Wednesday, Dec. 4 by the...

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City puts splash pad project out to bid—again

Mark Wells

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The support building accompanying the future Beaverdam Falls Splash Park has been put out to bid, City Manager Kevin Eavenson announced during the Elberton City Council’s Dec. 2 regular meeting, moving the project another step closer to completion.

Lucy (Lyla Kate Johnson), Susan (Adrianna Pennington), Peter (Jake Triplett) and Edmund (Parker Jenkins) examine some mysterious instructions after entering Narnia via the wardrobe. (Photo by Weeks)

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Visit the Land of Narnia

News Staff

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Encore Productions' final show of the 2024 season will be The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Elbert Theatre.

Elbert County's Jaukeem Fortson performs Michael Jackson's "Man in the Miror" during the Nov. 25 episode of NBC'S 'The Voice." (Photo courtesy of Griffin Nagel - NBC)

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Fortson finishes 'The Voice;' Next stop: the Grand Ol' Opry

Mark Wells

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Elbert County native Jaukeem Fortson is set to go from “The Voice” stage to the Grand Ole Opry as his elimination from the show has opened more doors in his budding musical career.

Santa Claus at last year's Christmas parade. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Route, details for Elberton Christmas parade outlined

News Staff

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

By Julie Weeks jweeks@elberton.com Elberton's annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. The theme for the Elberton Christmas parade, “A Storybook Christmas,” pulls inspiration from the classic Christmas stories of...

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.

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Evergreen homicide arrests now include total of eight suspects

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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.