Elbert County

Third baseman Sam Amabile was a GHSA All-State second team selection for 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Third baseman Sam Amabile was a GHSA All-State second team selection for 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils well-represented on all-state teams

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Five Elbert County Diamond Devils made the GHSA Georgia Dugout Club All-State teams for Class A Division I. Elbert County went 28-8 in the 2026 season, winning a region title and advancing to the Elite 8 of the state playoffs.Senior outfielder Jose Rodriguez was a first-team selection.

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EMS installs AEDs around Elbert County

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Elbert County Emergency Services (EMS) recently installed three automated external defibrillators (AED) at three additional locations around Elbert County. The AED's were placed at the Elbert County Senior Center, the new Elbert County 4-H Facility and the little league fields at McWilliams Park.

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City of Elberton approves water main replacement project

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The City of Elberton approved a resolution authorizing a $3.5 million GEFA loan for the purpose of replacing galvanized water mains around the city during the council's July 7 regular meeting. The loan is to finance "a portion of the cost acquiring constructing and installing" the new water mains.
The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club won two awards at the national convention in Nashville, Tennesee last week. Above, the club poses with their 10th-place Project Proposal trophy. Club members include (front row, L-R) Alyssa Handy, Sophie Black, Landon Hulme, Myla Hood, Michael Evans, Klay Hall and (back row, L-R) Claire Moon, Monroe Ray, Lizzy Sigman, Reece Oakley, Levi Wiles and Kale Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club won two awards at the national convention in Nashville, Tennesee last week. Above, the club poses with their 10th-place Project Proposal trophy. Club members include (front row, L-R) Alyssa Handy, Sophie Black, Landon Hulme, Myla Hood, Michael Evans, Klay Hall and (back row, L-R) Claire Moon, Monroe Ray, Lizzy Sigman, Reece Oakley, Levi Wiles and Kale Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marie Roach)

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Elbert County Middle School Beta Club wins national awards

Mark Wells
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Elbert County Middle School Beta Club brought home two national awards from the National Beta Junior Convention hosted in Nashville, Tennessee June 23 through June 27. The club boasted a Top 5 award in the on-site drawing category thanks to Alyssa Handy.
A "triple threat" championship match was held for Scrappy Championship Wrestling's last Elbert County match. (Photo courtesy of Scrappy Championship Wrestling)

A "triple threat" championship match was held for Scrappy Championship Wrestling's last Elbert County match. (Photo courtesy of Scrappy Championship Wrestling)

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Bobby Brown Park hosting July 4 'Summer of Scrappy' bash

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Professional wrestling is coming to Bobby Brown Park July 4. Independent Georgia promotion Scrappy Championship Wrestling is hosting the “Summer of Scrappy: The Bash of Bobby Brown” at the park on Independence Day.There is a $5 fee for admission and a $5 parking pass fee.Doors will open at 5 p.m.