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Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country runs at Athens Academy meet

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Saturday in Athens means more than just college football. The Elbert County cross country team returned to the Classic City for another Saturday morning meet, running in the Athens Academy home meet on the morning of Sept. 6.
Teammates celebrate with junior catcher Ky Dubose after a 3-run home run against Banks County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Teammates celebrate with junior catcher Ky Dubose after a 3-run home run against Banks County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils softball team undefeated in region play

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Elbert County softball team had themselves another undefeated week last week, picking up wins over Banks, Providence Christian, Harlem and Vidalia. The Lady Devils are currently 13-3 on the season.
Elbert County native and expert archer Aaron Catterton-Murdock has won multiple competitive archery championships at the state and national level. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Catterton)

Elbert County native and expert archer Aaron Catterton-Murdock has won multiple competitive archery championships at the state and national level. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Catterton)

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Elbert native on the mark as competitive archer

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Archery is a sport defined by concentration, obsessive repetition and immense patience. The margin for error is razor-thin, and the smallest lapse can make a world of difference. It takes great dedication to rise to the top.
The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

The City of Elberton hosted a gala at the Samuel Elbert Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Elberton hotel. The event celebrated the anniversary with food, live music and a presentation from local historian Joyce Davis (above left) about the hotel's history. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Samuel Elbert Hotel celebrates 100 years with community gala

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The City of Elberton celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the Samuel Elbert Hotel with a gala celebration in the hotel lobby and restaurant.
City of Elberton Graphic

City of Elberton Graphic

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Elberton Community Impact Grant program returning

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Elberton city manager Kevin Eavenson announced the return of the city’s Community Impact Grant program at the city council’s monthly meeting on Monday. The Community Impact Program, established last year, gives out grants to Elberton-based nonprofit organizations who work to improve the community.