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'Walk for Peace' set to make Elberton stop

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
A group of Buddhist monks are scheduled to make a stop in Elberton in the middle of their 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. The monks are participating in the "Walk For Peace," which is a 120-day journey across the country with the goal of raising awareness of peace,...
A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.
Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils travel to Tampa

Bo Underwood
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team piled in together and hit the road in the early hours of Dec. 26, headed to Tampa to play in the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational tournament a day later. The Lady Devils were matched up with the Heritage Panthers, a high school in Palm Bay, Fla.
Photo by Bo Underwood

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Blue Devils dominate Lincoln, prepare for NYE game

Bo Underwood
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team is preparing to ring in the new year on the hardwood. Elbert will play Southwest Atlanta Christian at McDonough High School on Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. as part of the inaugural Warhawk New Year’s Eve Invitational.
Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils basketball moves to 8-1 on season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team went 2-1 in its three games last week, putting their record at 8-1 as region play ramps up. The Lady Devils opened the week on Tuesday night with a home matchup against Rabun County, who came into the game with a six game winning streak.
Photo by Mark Wells

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Mat Devils take down first four dual opponents

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Elbert County wrestling team has won its first four dual matches to start the 2025-2026 campaign, along with some encouraging results in its early-season tournaments. The Mat Devils hosted Johnson and Cedar Shoals on Dec. 10 for a dual meet and got the win in both.
D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert boys’ basketball begins region play with win over Storm

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team started its region schedule in the win column with an 84-75 win at home against Providence Christian Academy on Friday night. Four Blue Devils scored in double figures in a big offensive performance where the Blue Devils rode a late surge to victory.
Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Drug Court holds commencement at Elberton First Methodist Church

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Northern Judicial Circuit hosted a commencement ceremony Dec. 11 for people who have just completed the circuit's Felony Drug Court program. The program offers offenders who are addicted to drugs or alcohol an opportunity to rehabilitate.