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The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

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Rams cap off perfect regular season, Lady Rams in semis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0, its first such finish since the 2014-15 season. The Rams will play in the NEGIAA region championships held Saturday, Jan.
Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Mat Devils take runner-up spot at state duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is officially the 2026 Class A State Runners-Up, after advancing all the way to the state final of the Class A State Dual Championships hosted by Heard County Saturday. “I’m more than anything proud for the kids,” head coach Shane Anderson said.
City of Bowman graphic

City of Bowman graphic

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Qualifying for Bowman city council to begin Monday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Qualifying dates have been announced for the March 17 election to fill a lone Bowman city council seat. According to a qualifying notice from the City of Bowman, qualifying is slated to be held during normal business hours from Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 at City Hall. The qualifying fee is $35.
Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils sweep Franklin, gearing up for region gauntlet

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Region play is here for the Elbert County girls’ basketball team, and with it comes some tough tests that have big-time ramifications for the Lady Devils’ season. The Lady Devils traveled to Commerce on Tuesday to take on the Lady Tigers and came up short 45-38.
Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils moving on to State Duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is moving on to the Class A State Championship Duals this weekend after finishing second place at the Area 8A Duals, which they hosted at The Inferno Jan. 10.
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.
A.J. Brown (10) goes up for a basket in the lane against Franklin County . (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown (10) goes up for a basket in the lane against Franklin County . (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils come up just short in New Year’s Eve game

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team spent part of its New Years Eve on the court, traveling to McDonough to play Southwest Atlanta Christian Dec. 31 as part of the inaugural Warhawk New Year’s Eve invitational.
The Elbert County wrestling team poses after finishing second overall at Mountain View Preregion duals on Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of Shane Anderson)

The Elbert County wrestling team poses after finishing second overall at Mountain View Preregion duals on Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of Shane Anderson)

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Mat Devils finish second at Mountain View Duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team just turned in one of its best performances of the year ahead of one of the most important weekends of the season. The Blue Devils competed in the Mountain View Preregion Duals on Jan. 3. They went 4-1 and finished in second place.