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Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County head coach Lance Ingram (left) runs alongside shortstop Brayden Ingram (1) after sending him home as Jackson Black (7) celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils beat Pepperell in two games, advance to first Elite 8 since 2018

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
he Diamond Devils are still dancing.Elbert County handled the Pepperell Dragons in two games last Thursday to advance to the Elite 8 in the 2026 GHSA A Division I state tournament. It is Elbert County’s first Elite 8 berth since 2018.“This group’s just special,” head coach Lance Ingram said.
(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Talyra Sims and Mother to Mother Recovery Center help moms on path to recovery

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
*Editor’s note: While it typically is not permitted, due to the sensitive nature of some of the quotations used in this story The Elberton Star agreed to grant anonymity to those who requested it to create a safe environment where sharing was the priority.
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.
Elbert County graphic

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.