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A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.
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Teen killed in shooting inside Elberton McDonald's

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A 17-year old student at Elbert County Comprehensive High School was fatally shot inside the McDonald’s restaurant in Elberton Dec. 9. According to a Dec. 10 press release by the Elberton Police Department (EPD), the EPD responded to a reported shooting at McDonald's at approximately 10:20 p.m.
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Shootings around Bowman Highway leave two dead

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A pair of shootings took place over the weekend that left two dead and one injured. According to a press release by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond, Elbert County E911 received a call just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 reporting a male who had been shot near Martin Villa Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.
Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Elberton Downtown Skelebration, Fall Festival this weekend

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A busy weekend is ahead as the Main Street Elberton is set to host two of its biggest events of the year on back-to-back days. The festivities are scheduled to begin Friday, with the annual Downtown Skelebration, set to kick off at 4 p.m. on the downtown square.
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Fair returns to Elbert for 92nd consecutive year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair is slated to make its grand return this weekend for the 92nd consecutive year. Fair manager Becky Hitchcock, whose family has been in charge of the fair since the late 90's, said this year's 11-day fair promises to deliver yet again.