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Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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An eggcellent haul: Main Street Elberton to host annual egg hunt

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Main Street Elberton is slated to host one of their biggest events of the year, as the Easter Eggstravaganza will hit Elberton April 2.The event is slated to see a change this year as it moves from the downtown square to just down the road at Sutton Park.
Students at Elbert County Middle School have been working in their connections classes towards a special production of "Suessical Jr." Preparation for the play has involved students from all over the school and a total of 61 students are filling various roles for the musical. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Students at Elbert County Middle School have been working in their connections classes towards a special production of "Suessical Jr." Preparation for the play has involved students from all over the school and a total of 61 students are filling various roles for the musical. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County Middle School students putting on performance of "Seussical Jr."

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When the lights dim Thursday night in the Elbert County Middle School auditorium, the audience will be treated to the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss as ECMS students take the stage to perform “Seussical Jr.
Photo by Mark Wells

Photo by Mark Wells

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City of Elberton Easter Eggstravaganza details announced

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Elberton will hold an Easter egg hunt called “Easter Eggstravaganza” on Thursday, April 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The actual egg hunt will begin at Sutton Park at 6:15 p.m. before participants are encouraged to head to the downtown square.
Lions Club logo

Lions Club logo

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Elberton Lions Club hosting annual 5K

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Elberton Lions Club will have its 23rd annual 5K run/walk on April 25 starting at 8 a.m. The start/finish will be at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Race day registration and packet pickup will begin there at 7 a.m. The 5K is the Elberton Lions Club’s primary fundraiser for the year.
Photo courtesy of Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

Photo courtesy of Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

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"Health Meets Hope" 5K scheduled for Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is scheduled to host the  Health Meets Hope 5K run and walk Sunday at McWilliams Park. The event is scheduled to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is being held to raise awareness for mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Elbert County Schools

Elbert County Schools

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Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Mark Wells
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.
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Elbert County BOC, BOE to see contested races after qualifying ends

Mark Wells
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Elbert County's races are set for the board of commissioners and board of education seats in the May 19 general primary. For the Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, incumbent Casey Freeman (R) qualified alongside challengers Nick Etheridge (R) and Mark Harper (R).
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Keep Elbert County Beautiful holding amnesty events, recycling day

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Keep Elbert County Beautiful (KECB) is slated for a busy March as they are holding tire amnesty events and a recycling event over the course of the month. The recycling event is scheduled for March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bowman Recycling Center at 22. N. Segars St.