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Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League

Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League

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Elbert County coach pitch All-Stars wrap season

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Elbert County Little League coach pitch All-Stars played in the Northeast Georgia sectional tournament in Evans from June 4-6. Elbert County played Oconee County both days, officially ending the season.
Mecole Hardman poses with a camper at last year's Friends Helping Friends Football Fun Day. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Mecole Hardman poses with a camper at last year's Friends Helping Friends Football Fun Day. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Friends Helping Friends football fun day set for June 20

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Friends Helping Friends Club Inc. (FHF Club) is hosting a “Football Fun Day” with hometown hero and three-time Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman Jr. June 20 at McWilliams Park from 9 a.m. until noon.
The Elbert County boys golf team was invited to compete in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County boys golf team was invited to compete in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County boys’ golf team invited to national tournament

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Elbert County Blue Devils aren’t done playing golf just yet.Two weeks after winning the GHSA A Division I state championship for the second year in a row, Elbert County was invited to play at the 2026 PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
Madden Drake drives the ball during the Class A Division 1 State Championship match. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Madden Drake drives the ball during the Class A Division 1 State Championship match. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Madden Drake leaves mark on Elbert County’s golf history

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
When it finally came down to the 18th and final hole on day two of the GHSA A Division I golf state championship, the Elbert County boys’ golf team had it all officially wrapped up.
The Elbert County golf team poses after winning the 2026 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team poses after winning the 2026 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Historic season sees Elbert County repeat as state champs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Elbert County boys’ golf finally broke through and captured its first state title in 59 years last season, but 2026 brought a whole new kind of pressure: being asked to do it all again.
Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Kesler holds the keys to Elbert County golf team’s success

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Larry Kesler points to one of the first conversations he had as head golf coach at Elbert County Comprehensive High School as a defining moment that shaped his approach to the job.
Joe Samuel Starnes is the author of three novels and currently works as the director of public relations and editorial content at the Rutgers University Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Joe Samuel Starnes)

Joe Samuel Starnes is the author of three novels and currently works as the director of public relations and editorial content at the Rutgers University Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Joe Samuel Starnes)

Author Starnes to visit Elbert County Public Library this weekend

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Author Joe Samuel Starnes will visit the Elbert County Public Library this Saturday at 11 a.m. to discuss his novel “Fall Line”, which is being reissued on paperback after being originally released in 2011.
The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Back to back: Elbert County golf wins second straight state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Elbert County golf team better make some more space in that trophy room of theirs.