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Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

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Dive team, EMS equipped to keep Elbert safe over holiday

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
As you float along the lakes of Northeast Georgia over Memorial Day weekend, the last thing that is likely to be on your mind are the countless dangers that surround you while floating around on the lake.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

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Early voting concludes with May 19 Election Day

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Election Day for the general primary election was held yesterday after over 1,300 voters voted early. Due to poll closure occurring after press time Tuesday, Election Day coverage will be available in the May 27 edition of The Elberton Star.
(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Commissioners unveil new 4-H facility

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Elbert County 4-H celebrated the grand opening of Elbert's new 4-H facility, bringing an end to multi-year process to get a new building. The commissioners officially approved the construction of the new building Feb. 12, 2024, allocating $2.
Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Golf teams hosting state championship welcome party

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County golf program is teeing off the excitement for the GHSA state championships with a welcome party at the Elberton square Sunday night. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the night before the championships begin Monday at Arrowhead Pointe.
Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils beat Pepperell in two games, advance to first Elite 8 since 2018

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
he Diamond Devils are still dancing.Elbert County handled the Pepperell Dragons in two games last Thursday to advance to the Elite 8 in the 2026 GHSA A Division I state tournament. It is Elbert County’s first Elite 8 berth since 2018.“This group’s just special,” head coach Lance Ingram said.
(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Talyra Sims and Mother to Mother Recovery Center help moms on path to recovery

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
*Editor’s note: While it typically is not permitted, due to the sensitive nature of some of the quotations used in this story The Elberton Star agreed to grant anonymity to those who requested it to create a safe environment where sharing was the priority.