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Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Blue Devils wrestling hoping to pin down state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Shane Anderson holds his Elbert County wrestlers to a high standard. The Blue Devils’ head wrestling coach, entering his 16th year in the role, believes the group has the chance to do something special. And he wants them to believe it, too.
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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.
Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils host first home meet of new season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Elbert County wrestling team hosted the Granite City Scramble at the Inferno on Saturday, its first home meet of the 2025-26 season. Elbert finished fifth overall, while Mountain View claimed the top team spot. Five Mat Devils finished in the top two of their respective events.
Elberton Christian Church's "Ground Breakers" helped clean up Mobley Hill Road Nov. 15.

Elberton Christian Church's "Ground Breakers" helped clean up Mobley Hill Road Nov. 15.

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Non-profits help keep Elbert County beautiful for Thanksgiving

Mark Wells
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A pair of Elbert County non-profit organizations proved that Elbert County residents have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season as they partnered with Keep Elbert County Beautiful to clean up a pair of roads.
Petey Allen (30) stiff-arms a defender in Elbert’s 24-7 playoff win over Oglethorpe on Nov. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Petey Allen (30) stiff-arms a defender in Elbert’s 24-7 playoff win over Oglethorpe on Nov. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils take down Oglethorpe in first round of GHSA State Playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils are moving on. Elbert defeated Oglethorpe 24-7 Friday night in the Granite Bowl in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The Blue Devils dominated on the ground and dictated the pace of the game all night, rushing for 269 yards as a team.