Elbert County

Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils ready for traditionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
With dual season officially in the rearview mirrow, the Elbert County Mat Devils are turning their attention to traditional season with the Area 8A Traditional tournament scheduled for Jan. 30 in Commerce. The Devils capped off dual season on a high note Jan. 17, finishing second in the state.
Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils run out of steam against Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team came up short against Athens Academy at home Friday, dropping a region matchup 62-55 to the 16-2 Lady Spartans. The Lady Devils are now 12-6 overall including a 3-4 mark in region play.
A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils pick up home win over Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling 58-55 home victory over Athens Academy in front of its home Inferno crowd Friday night. The win brings the Blue Devils to 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the region while Athens is now 13-6 and 2-4 in region play. Senior A.J.
Winter storm warning

Winter storm warning

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Elbert County preparing for winter weather this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Elbert County Emergency Management Agency director Chuck Almond said Tuesday afternoon the county is anticipating a winter weather storm this weekend. Another Elbert County EMA briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

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Rams cap off perfect regular season, Lady Rams in semis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0, its first such finish since the 2014-15 season. The Rams will play in the NEGIAA region championships held Saturday, Jan.
Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (4) lays the ball up. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils sweep Franklin, gearing up for region gauntlet

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Region play is here for the Elbert County girls’ basketball team, and with it comes some tough tests that have big-time ramifications for the Lady Devils’ season. The Lady Devils traveled to Commerce on Tuesday to take on the Lady Tigers and came up short 45-38.
Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils moving on to State Duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is moving on to the Class A State Championship Duals this weekend after finishing second place at the Area 8A Duals, which they hosted at The Inferno Jan. 10.
A total of 157 participants ran in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Jan. 9. The event was a "glow run" and runners donned neon apparel and accessories. (Photo by Mark Wells)

A total of 157 participants ran in the Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl Jan. 9. The event was a "glow run" and runners donned neon apparel and accessories. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert County hosts 2026 Twilight Stroll

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl 5K was held Jan. 9, sporting the largest turnout for the event since the COVID pandemic.
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Elbert County Board of Commissioners pulls hospital referendum

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion that was made by Chris Alexander and seconded by Casey Freeman to overturn a previously approved resolution that would add a referendum to ballots in May to provide one mill of support to Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH).