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Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Three Elbert County golfers make All-State teams

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The accolades for Elbert County golf just keep on rolling in.Three Elbert County golfers were named to the 2026 GHSA All-State team: senior Madden Drake and junior Nolan Henderson for the boys’ team and junior Lucy Johnson on the girls’ team.
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.
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City of Elberton graphic

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City of Elberton approves GEFA funding for water system

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Elberton City Council adopted a resolution to approve and authorize funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to go towards water system, sewer collection and treatment plant improvements as part of GEFA’s Hurricane Helene Resilience Funding Program, during the council's...
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.
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Elbert County runoff elections scheduled after stalemates

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A trio of Elbert County's local elections are headed to a runoff after candidates were unable to obtain over 50 percent of the vote in a close election. For the District 2 Board of Commissioners seat Mark Harper held the edge after Election Day voting with 357 votes.
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.