Elberton

Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

Main Street Elberton's Downtown Skelebration is scheduled to be held this weekend on the downtown square. (File photo by Rose Scoggins)

Elberton Downtown Skelebration, Fall Festival this weekend

A busy weekend is ahead as the Main Street Elberton is set to host two of its biggest events of the year on back-to-back days. The festivities are scheduled to begin Friday, with the annual Downtown Skelebration, set to kick off at 4 p.m. on the downtown square.
The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Southeastern Power Administration celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel Oct. 27. The event included a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner and comments from a host of important speakers. (Photos by Mark Wells)

Southeastern Power Administration celebrates 75th anniversary

The United States Department of Energy's Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Samuel Elbert Hotel on the downtown square. The dinner, held Oct.
Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County softball breezes past Putnam in state playoffs

The Elbert County softball team has Columbus on their minds this week ahead of a state playoff doubleheader against Thomasville Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 seed Lady Devils hosted No.
The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

Elberton 12-County Fair returns to spread fall cheer

The Elberton 12-County Fair made its return to Elbert County last week, bringing fun and smiles to all who went. Some of the headlining events for this year's fair include a big-top circus, a Michael Jackson tribute performance, a hypnotist, the Banana Derby and two on-site petting zoos.
Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County Primary School and Elementary School named Title I Reward Schools

The Elbert County Board of Education recognized Elbert County Primary School and Elbert County Elementary School for their state designation as Title I Reward Schools at their monthly meeting Monday Evening.
Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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

Elbert County volleyball earns its first state playoff berth

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)

Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.