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Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Devils, Lady Devils finish fourth at Blue Devil Shootouts

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  Arrowhead Pointe was bustling this weekend as it played host to the Blue Devil Shootouts Feb. 28. A total of 136 golfers from around Georgia came to compete in the scramble tournament, which was split between boys and girls. Both of Elbert’s teams finished fourth in their respective fields.
Elbert County government complex

Elbert County government complex

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Qualifying open for various county seats

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A handful of candidates have already qualified for the seats up for reelection in the 2026 general election for Elbert County's board of commissioners (BOC) and board of education (BOE).
Kimberly Hernandez fights for the ball during a game against Rabun last season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Kimberly Hernandez fights for the ball during a game against Rabun last season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert girls’ soccer searching for groove in new season

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
This year’s Elbert County girls’ soccer team is a relatively young, unproven bunch. After the graduation of star seniors Victoria Medellin and Paulina Guerrero, the Lady Devils have a roster featuring seven freshmen and five sophomores among the 20 total players on the team.
Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Young Elbert boys’ soccer team adjusting to high school game

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Elbert boys’ soccer has a young team this season aiming to build a foundation for future success. Several freshmen are earning major playing time as fifth-year head coach Luke Hall aims to retool the roster.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Elbert County tennis team has mix of experience across rosters

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
There’s a bit of a youth movement going on in the world of Elbert County tennis. First-year head coach and 2021 Elbert County Comprehensive High School graduate Bo Kidd is returning to his alma mater as the program’s head coach, after being a standout tennis player for Elbert back in high school.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Veteran-led Diamond Devils seek banner year

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
One look out to the outfield makes Lance Ingram’s expectations for Elbert County baseball very clear. “I don’t put any playoff appearances up,” the head coach said of the outfield markers commemorating the Diamond Devils’ most successful seasons.