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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.
D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County's D.K. Winn aiming to leave his mark at S.C. State

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When D.K. Winn stood up at the table and triumphantly bellowed “Go Dogs!” after officially signing with South Carolina State to play football on Feb. 11, it marked the culmination of his Elbert County football journey, and the start of another in Orangeburg.
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.