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Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

Elbert County native Master Sergeant Starke Jaudon served 20 years in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jaudon served all around the globe, including a tour in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Starke Jaudon)

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Elbert County native Starke Jaudon recounts 20-year military career

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
One of Elbert County's own sons, Starke Jaudon, made a living out of service to his country. Born in Elbert County and raised on Forest Avenue in Elberton, Starke attended Elberton High School and later attended Gordon Military College for three years.
Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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What are Elbert football’s playoff chances?

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils are fighting for their 13th straight state playoff appearance this year, currently standing at 4-5 entering their final regular season game against Rabun County.
Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Elberton Downtown Skelebration, Fall Festival this weekend

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A busy weekend is ahead as the Main Street Elberton is set to host two of its biggest events of the year on back-to-back days. The festivities are scheduled to begin Friday, with the annual Downtown Skelebration, set to kick off at 4 p.m. on the downtown square.
The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Southeastern Power Administration celebrates 75th anniversary

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The United States Department of Energy's Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel on the downtown square. The dinner, held Oct.
City of Bowman Graphic

City of Bowman Graphic

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Bowman food pantry looking for new home

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The property that once housed Bowman Elementary School and a gym currently serving  as home to the Bowman Community Food Pantry are now being offered for sale. The historic site, located in the heart of Bowman at 86 Adams Circle has long been a community landmark.
The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Elberton 12-County Fair returns to spread fall cheer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair made its return to Elbert County last week, bringing fun and smiles to all who went. Some of the headlining events for this year's fair include a big-top circus, a Michael Jackson tribute performance, a hypnotist, the Banana Derby and two on-site petting zoos.