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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.
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.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils set for third Rabun showdown

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Playoff basketball is here for the Elbert County Lady Devils. The Elbert girls’ basketball team beat Commerce 52-42 in the first round of the GHSA Region 8A Division 1 tournament Monday night at Piedmont University in Demorest.
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Bowman graphic

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Bowman moratorium extended

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The City of Bowman extended its moratorium on new construction permits for another 90 days as the city continues to review their extensive zoning ordinance.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Brown reaches 1,000 career points, Blue Devils await playoff seeding

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Elbert County basketball came up short in the first round of the region tournament against Banks County Monday night, losing 55-43 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Though Elbert’s run in the region tournament was cut short, they will still likely land in the GHSA state tournament.
Elbert County Schools

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Elbert County Primary School kindergarten registration scheduled

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Kindergarten registration for Elbert County Primary School will become available in less than a month according to the Elbert County School District.  Online registration is set to open Monday, March 16. It can be found on the school district’s website www.elbert.k12.ga.
Bob Larson plays "Uncle Andrew" in the Elbert Theatre's production of "The Magician's Nephew." The show is scheduled to debut this weekend. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Bob Larson plays "Uncle Andrew" in the Elbert Theatre's production of "The Magician's Nephew." The show is scheduled to debut this weekend. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert Theatre brings the magic with "The Magician's Nephew"

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Buckle up and prepare to go on a journey as the Encore Productions and the Elbert Theatre take playgoers to a land of magic in "The Magician's Nephew." The play, which was based on a novel by C.S. Lewis, is about a young boy and his friend who "through the use of magic rings...