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Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Three Elbert County golfers make All-State teams

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The accolades for Elbert County golf just keep on rolling in.Three Elbert County golfers were named to the 2026 GHSA All-State team: senior Madden Drake and junior Nolan Henderson for the boys’ team and junior Lucy Johnson on the girls’ team.
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City of Elberton approves GEFA funding for water system

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Elberton City Council adopted a resolution to approve and authorize funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to go towards water system, sewer collection and treatment plant improvements as part of GEFA’s Hurricane Helene Resilience Funding Program, during the council's...
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Elbert County runoff elections scheduled after stalemates

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A trio of Elbert County's local elections are headed to a runoff after candidates were unable to obtain over 50 percent of the vote in a close election. For the District 2 Board of Commissioners seat Mark Harper held the edge after Election Day voting with 357 votes.
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Hats off: Elbert County Comprehensive High School holds 2026 graduation

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School's annual graduation ceremony was held last week, meaning new winners of the Principal's Cup and Faculty Cup were announced. D.K. Winn was named as the winner of the Faculty Cup while D.J. Fortson was the winner of the Principal's Cup.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County's Ngyuen and Childers make waves with art

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The far-side wall of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School media center is currently home to a sprawling art exhibition featuring a multitude of clashing styles.
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.
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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.