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Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball earns its first state playoff berth

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils are officially playoff bound. Elbert qualified for the GHSA Class A state volleyball championship for the first time in school history. The Lady Devils are the No. 23 team in the 32-team bracket, which was released Sunday afternoon.
Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.
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City of Elberton Graphic

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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.
Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils softball closing out strong regular season

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Postseason play is looming on the horizon for the Elbert County softball team, with just three regular season games left on the schedule. The Lady Devils are currently 22-3 and sport an undefeated 11-0 region record.
Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils beat Commerce for second straight win

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Elbert County defense turned in another stifling performance on Friday night, shutting down Commerce in a 16-6 road victory.
Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Jenny Jenkins, founder of Jenny's Boutique poses in front of some of the boutique's wig selection. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Sharing hope: Jenny Jenkins provides comfort through boutique at Elberton Memorial Hospital

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
After finding out she was in remission after a battle with cancer at the young age of 35, Jenny Jenkins didn't go back to her normal life. Instead, she was called to turn right around and start giving her time and energy to women who were in the middle of their own personal battles.
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Hulme sheds light on upcoming FLOST measure

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In the upcoming election, Elbert County voters will have the opportunity to decide on enacting a new one-percent sales tax, titled "Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)," for the sole purpose of reducing property taxes within the county.
Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert softball still rolling ahead of Banks showdown

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Elbert County softball continues to take care of business, extending their winning streak to seven games to improve to 19-3 on the season. The Lady Devils only have one loss in the month of September and are 9-0 in region play.