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Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Elbert County’s Zoe Evans signs to play flag football at Emmanuel University

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School flag football program may still be in its infancy, but it’s already produced one college athlete.
Madison Harpold volunteers for Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy of Madison Harpold)

Madison Harpold volunteers for Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy of Madison Harpold)

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Harpold volunteers to benefit Bowman

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Communities all around the country depend on citizen volunteers to do wide range of tasks to ensure that business continues as normal.
City of Elberton graphic

City of Elberton graphic

City of Elberton receives historic grant

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The City of Elberton announced the largest grant funding in its history at its monthly council meeting Monday. Elberton has been approved for $45 million in funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Helene Resiliency Funding Program.
A host of children and adults gathered in Sutton Park April 2 for the City of Elberton’s Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Main Street Elberton’s Crystal Beebe said over 9,000 eggs were hidden for the hunt

A host of children and adults gathered in Sutton Park April 2 for the City of Elberton’s Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Main Street Elberton’s Crystal Beebe said over 9,000 eggs were hidden for the hunt

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Egg hunt takes over Elberton's Sutton Park

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The City of Elberton hosted its annual Easter Eggstravaganza April 2, with over 9,000 eggs found by egg hunters. After the event outgrew its previous location in Sutton Square, the egg hunt was moved to Sutton Park, where hundreds of children participated.
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.