Elberton

The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

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Main Street Elberton hosts touch-a-truck

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Main Street Elberton hosted its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23, where Elbert County residents got a chance to see a host of working vehicles up close and personal.
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Elbert County graphic

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Early voting underway for Elbert County general primary

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Early voting opened April 27 for the upcoming May 19 general primary that is slated to see a handful of contested elections in Elbert County. As of press time Tuesday, a total of 33 voters had already cast their vote in the primary.
Jaylin Morrison finished fourth place in the boys’ high jump. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Jaylin Morrison finished fourth place in the boys’ high jump. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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ECCHS track & field wins seven events at region meet

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Elbert County recorded 28 top-four placements at the Region 8-A Division I meet in Banks County Monday. Top four finishers in each event advance to the sectional meet in Bremen Saturday, May 2.The Blue Devils won seven events– two team and five individual competitions.
Alex Higginbotham hits a home run in Elbert’s win over Banks County on April 7. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Alex Higginbotham hits a home run in Elbert’s win over Banks County on April 7. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils seize region lead after sweep of Banks County

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is in control of its own destiny with state playoffs right around the corner.The Diamond Devils swept their third straight series this week, beating region contender Banks County over three games held on Tuesday and Friday.
Pictured during the signing of the proclamation for the Spring Unity Festival are (L-R) Angela Mosley, Mary Clark, Graves, Jacklyn Bradford and Andraa’ Perrin.

Pictured during the signing of the proclamation for the Spring Unity Festival are (L-R) Angela Mosley, Mary Clark, Graves, Jacklyn Bradford and Andraa’ Perrin.

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Spring Unity Festival scheduled for April 25

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The third annual Spring Unity Festival hosted by members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s Iota Psi Omega chapter has been scheduled to be held April 25 from 11 am to 2 p.m. at the Historic Blackwell Gym.
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The Elberton Star - WSGC Radio political forum set for April 30

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 14, 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.
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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.