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Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Kesler holds the keys to Elbert County golf team’s success

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Larry Kesler points to one of the first conversations he had as head golf coach at Elbert County Comprehensive High School as a defining moment that shaped his approach to the job.It was 2020, Kesler had recently been hired and he was talking to then-head football coach and ECCHS athletic director...
Joe Samuel Starnes is the author of three novels and currently works as the director of public relations and editorial content at the Rutgers University Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Joe Samuel Starnes)

Joe Samuel Starnes is the author of three novels and currently works as the director of public relations and editorial content at the Rutgers University Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Joe Samuel Starnes)

Author Starnes to visit Elbert County Public Library this weekend

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Author Joe Samuel Starnes will visit the Elbert County Public Library this Saturday at 11 a.m. to discuss his novel “Fall Line”, which is being reissued on paperback after being originally released in 2011.
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Elbert County runoff elections scheduled after stalemates

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A trio of Elbert County's local elections are headed to a runoff after candidates were unable to obtain over 50 percent of the vote in a close election. For the District 2 Board of Commissioners seat Mark Harper held the edge after Election Day voting with 357 votes.
Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

Elbert County EMS Assistant Director Beth Seymour (far left) and the Elbert County dive team put their boat in the water on Lake Richard B. Russell. (Photo courtesy of Justin Hobbs)

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Dive team, EMS equipped to keep Elbert safe over holiday

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
As you float along the lakes of Northeast Georgia over Memorial Day weekend, the last thing that is likely to be on your mind are the countless dangers that surround you while floating around on the lake.
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Early voting concludes with May 19 Election Day

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Election Day for the general primary election was held yesterday after over 1,300 voters voted early. Due to poll closure occurring after press time Tuesday, Election Day coverage will be available in the May 27 edition of The Elberton Star.
Jaslyn Huff is the Class of 2026 Elbert County Comprehensive High School salutatorian. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jaslyn Huff is the Class of 2026 Elbert County Comprehensive High School salutatorian. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert board of education recognizes teachers of the year, Young Georgia Authors and top of senior class

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
May is a time of reflection on the past school year, and the Elbert County board of education took the opportunity to honor its teachers, school employees and students throughout this past week.On Wednesday, the board hosted its Teacher of the Year and School Classified Employees of the Year...
(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Commissioners unveil new 4-H facility

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Elbert County 4-H celebrated the grand opening of Elbert's new 4-H facility, bringing an end to multi-year process to get a new building.
Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Members of Elbert County's golf team play cornhole at last year's state championship welcome party. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Golf teams hosting state championship welcome party

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County golf program is teeing off the excitement for the GHSA state championships with a welcome party at the Elberton square Sunday night.