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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.
Jeannie Jourolmon was named 2024–2025 Region 8A Division 1 Athletic Director of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Elbert Athletics)

Jeannie Jourolmon was named 2024–2025 Region 8A Division 1 Athletic Director of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Elbert Athletics)

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Elbert's Jeannie Jourolmon named Region 8A Division 1 Athletic Director of the Year

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Elbert County athletic director Jeannie Jourolmon was recognized as the 2024–2025 Region 8A Division 1 Athletic Director of the Year at the region athletic directors’ semiannual meeting. Jourolmon was voted the winner by the rest of the Region 8A Division 1 athletic directors.
Girls golf coach Larry Kesler (third from right) celebrates with his girls team after finishing second in the state in the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship match at Arrowhead Pointe in May. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Girls golf coach Larry Kesler (third from right) celebrates with his girls team after finishing second in the state in the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship match at Arrowhead Pointe in May. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Elbert's Larry Kesler named GHSA girls’ golf coach of the year

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Larry Kesler has transformed Elbert County golf, and he has the hardware to prove it. The Blue Devils’ golf coach, a position he has held since 2020, was recently named the GHSA Coach of the Year for girls’ golf, a statewide award spanning all classifications.
Elbert County Schools graphic

Elbert County Schools graphic

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Elbert County board of education sees slight decrease in millage rate

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Elbert County board of education announced a decrease in its millage rate by about half a mill during its monthly meeting Monday, bringing it down from 14 to 13.48. Superintendent Robert Wheeler said the board is meeting Thursday to officially approve the new millage rate.
Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils flag football team splits two games at home

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Blue Devils may have been off preparing for the playoffs, but there was still gridiron action at the Granite Bowl last week as the Elbert County Lady Devils flag football team continued its inaugural season as a program, hosting Cedar Shoals for two games.