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Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Drug Court holds commencement at Elberton First Methodist Church

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Northern Judicial Circuit hosted a commencement ceremony Dec. 11 for people who have just completed the circuit's Felony Drug Court program. The program offers offenders who are addicted to drugs or alcohol an opportunity to rehabilitate. Judge R.
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Teen killed in shooting inside Elberton McDonald's

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A 17-year old student at Elbert County Comprehensive High School was fatally shot inside the McDonald’s restaurant in Elberton Dec. 9. According to a Dec. 10 press release by the Elberton Police Department (EPD), the EPD responded to a reported shooting at McDonald's at approximately 10:20 p.m.
A truck overturns in front of the Inferno. (Photo by Mark Wells)

A truck overturns in front of the Inferno. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Truck overturns in front of Inferno

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Elbert County Comprehensive High School was one tree away from needing a new sign in front of the Inferno after a tractor trailer overturned Thursday and skidded to a halt in front of the building. At approximately 11:12 a.m.
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Shootings around Bowman Highway leave two dead

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A pair of shootings took place over the weekend that left two dead and one injured. According to a press release by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond, Elbert County E911 received a call just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 reporting a male who had been shot near Martin Villa Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.