Elberton

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)

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Elberton 12-County Fair returns to spread fall cheer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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)

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

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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)

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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.
City of Elberton Graphic

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.