Elbert County

Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Elbert County’s Zoe Evans signs to play flag football at Emmanuel University

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School flag football program may still be in its infancy, but it’s already produced one college athlete.
Madison Harpold volunteers for Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy of Madison Harpold)

Madison Harpold volunteers for Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy of Madison Harpold)

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Harpold volunteers to benefit Bowman

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Communities all around the country depend on citizen volunteers to do wide range of tasks to ensure that business continues as normal.
City of Elberton graphic

City of Elberton graphic

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.
Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils extend win streak ahead of massive Banks series

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is red-hot, having ripped off nine consecutive victories to improve to 19-6 overall including a 14-2 mark in region play. The Diamond Devils swept Rabun County last week, first taking a Tuesday road game 7-3 before hosting a doubleheader back in Elberton Friday.
Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch softball off to sectionals

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
It’s postseason time for the Elbert County slow pitch softball team.The Lady Devils finished their regular season 7-3, capping off the campaign with a pair of blowout victories in a doubleheader against Johnson County Wednesday.
Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer teams beat Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Both Elbert County soccer teams went into spring break on a high note after each beating Washington-Wilkes at home Friday night. The Lady Devils were up first, hosting a Lady Tigers team that had five wins on the season and entered the match 2-1 in region play.
Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils sweep Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team picked up its second three-game series sweep of the season last week, winning a trio of games over Oglethorpe County. The Diamond Devils are now 15-6 overall including 10-2 in Region 8A Division I, and trail Banks County by one game for the region lead.
Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County’s Gracie Kidd signs to play college tennis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Elbert County tennis senior Gracie Kidd made her college plans official Thursday afternoon when she signed to play tennis at Emmanuel University prior to the team’s practice.Kidd was joined by family and teammates at the signing.