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The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Hats off: Elbert County Comprehensive High School holds 2026 graduation

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School's annual graduation ceremony was held last week, meaning new winners of the Principal's Cup and Faculty Cup were announced. D.K. Winn was named as the winner of the Faculty Cup while D.J. Fortson was the winner of the Principal's Cup.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County's Ngyuen and Childers make waves with art

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The far-side wall of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School media center is currently home to a sprawling art exhibition featuring a multitude of clashing styles.
The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

Elbert County JROTC drill team adds two more state championships

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High school's JROTC program continued its recent dominance after the program added two more state championships to its growing collection.
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Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Mark Wells
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.
Lila Layne (left) is crowned Miss ECCHS for 2026 by last year's winner, Makayla McKnight. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Chandler)

Lila Layne (left) is crowned Miss ECCHS for 2026 by last year's winner, Makayla McKnight. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Chandler)

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Layne named Miss ECCHS

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Lila Layne was named Miss ECCHS 2026. The Miss ECCHS Pageant was held Feb. 7 and featured a host of winners in addition to Miss ECCHS. The first runner-up was I'jianah Whiten and second runner-up was Carlee Brown.
Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.
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Student causes scare with water gun on bus

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County School District was the victim of a scare Oct. 1 when a student brought a water gun onto his bus and was caught by the bus driver, prompting a press release from the district. "This morning, a young student made a poor decision and brought a plastic toy gun onto the school bus.