Elberton

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City of Elberton receives historic grant

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The City of Elberton announced the largest grant funding in its history at its monthly council meeting Monday. Elberton has been approved for $45 million in funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Helene Resiliency Funding Program.
A host of children and adults gathered in Sutton Park April 2 for the City of Elberton’s Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Main Street Elberton’s Crystal Beebe said over 9,000 eggs were hidden for the hunt

A host of children and adults gathered in Sutton Park April 2 for the City of Elberton’s Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Main Street Elberton’s Crystal Beebe said over 9,000 eggs were hidden for the hunt

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Egg hunt takes over Elberton's Sutton Park

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The City of Elberton hosted its annual Easter Eggstravaganza April 2, with over 9,000 eggs found by egg hunters. After the event outgrew its previous location in Sutton Square, the egg hunt was moved to Sutton Park, where hundreds of children participated.
Sheriff Jamie Callaway speaks to the crowd during a political forum in October of 2024. (File photo by Julie Weeks)

Sheriff Jamie Callaway speaks to the crowd during a political forum in October of 2024. (File photo by Julie Weeks)

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The Elberton Star, WSGC to hold April 30 political forum

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elberton Star and WSGC Radio have announced that they will be hosting a political forum for the upcoming May 19 general primaries. The political forum is scheduled to be held April 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Elbert County Government Complex.
Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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An eggcellent haul: Main Street Elberton to host annual egg hunt

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Main Street Elberton is slated to host one of their biggest events of the year, as the Easter Eggstravaganza will hit Elberton April 2.The event is slated to see a change this year as it moves from the downtown square to just down the road at Sutton Park.
Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County golf teams each play pair of tournaments

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
It was a busy few days for the Elbert County golf teams. Over the weekend, the boys’ team traveled to Dalton for the Five Star Invitational Saturday while the girls competed at the West Georgia Lady Invitational in LaGrange from Friday to Saturday.
Keep Elbert County Beautiful was awarded the Governor's Circle award for 2025. (File photo courtesy of Pam Allgood)

Keep Elbert County Beautiful was awarded the Governor's Circle award for 2025. (File photo courtesy of Pam Allgood)

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Keep Elbert County Beautiful earns Governor's Circle Award

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Keep Elbert County Beautiful was presented with the Governor's Circle Award for 2025 and received a commendation letter from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF).