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A total of 157 participants ran in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Jan. 9. The event was a "glow run" and runners donned neon apparel and accessories. (Photo by Mark Wells)

A total of 157 participants ran in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Jan. 9. The event was a "glow run" and runners donned neon apparel and accessories. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert County hosts 2026 Twilight Stroll

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl 5K was held Jan. 9, sporting the largest turnout for the event since the COVID pandemic.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

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Elbert County Board of Commissioners pulls hospital referendum

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion that was made by Chris Alexander and seconded by Casey Freeman to overturn a previously approved resolution that would add a referendum to ballots in May to provide one mill of support to Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH).
A man and girl run in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl.

A man and girl run in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl.

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Annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl set for Friday night

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Friday night at 7 p.m. The event is a 5K run/walk held at night where participants run through downtown Elberton and make a lap through the historic Granite Bowl during their race.
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City of Elberton graphic

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Public hearing to discuss comprehensive plan scheduled

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Elbert County, the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are planning to come together and give the public an opportunity to help shape the future of Elbert County when the three governmental bodies hold a joint public hearing.
A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.