Elbert County football season kicks off Friday against East Jackson

Football season is here in Elbert County.The Blue Devils open the 2026 season on the road at East Jackson. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.The Eagles are coming off a 5-6 record in 2025, but have made three playoff appearances in the last four seasons.

Blue Devils play exhibition at Washington-Wilkes

The Elbert County Blue Devils got their first taste of gridiron action Friday night when they traveled to Washington-Wilkes and took on the Tigers in a preseason scrimmage.The Blue Devil first-team offense made some big plays through the air and shot out to a 14-0 lead, but Elbert County ultimately...

Paxton Glaude throws out first pitch at Red Sox game

Elbert County met Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts over the weekend as Elbert County native and fifth grader Paxton Glaude got the opportunity to throw out the first pitch of the Boston Red Sox's game against the Athletics Aug. 7.

Elberton’s Jacobeon Bolton becoming decorated track & field athlete on local and AAU stage

Jacobeon Bolton is one of the fastest-rising young athletes in Elbert County.

Seven former Diamond Devils sign to play college baseball

Last season was special for Elbert County baseball, and seven of the now-graduated seniors who helped lead the Diamond Devils’ run will be continuing their playing careers at the college level.On Wednesday night, all seven participated in a signing ceremony at the ECCHS gym, where they were joined...

Elbert County boys’ golf plays in national high school tournament at Pinehurst

Two months after winning their second straight state championship, the Elbert County boys’ golf team got the opportunity to play at the invite-only 2026 Boys High School Golf Invitational at Pinehurst Resort.“These boys represented not only this program, but this school and this community on a...

Elbert County minor softball all-stars take third in state

The Elbert County minor league softball all-stars finished third in the state at the ages 8-10 little league softball state tournament last week.

Diamond Devils well-represented on all-state teams

Five Elbert County Diamond Devils made the GHSA Georgia Dugout Club All-State teams for Class A Division I. Elbert County went 28-8 in the 2026 season, winning a region title and advancing to the Elite 8 of the state playoffs.Senior outfielder Jose Rodriguez was a first-team selection.

One-Pitch softball tournament set for July 25

The 41:10 Foundation is hosting its first-ever one-pitch softball tournament fundraising event July 25 at McWilliams Park.The fundraiser is intended to support 41:10's mission of "ensuring every child has the opportunity to step onto the field with confidence and joy, regardless of their family's...

Little League All-Stars represent Elbert County in district tournaments

It’s postseason time for Georgia Little League’s District 7, and Elbert County is firmly in the mix.Three Elbert County little league baseball teams are representing their county in their respective district tournaments.Elbert’s major all-stars (ages 11-12) opened their region tournament June 27...