Elbert County

A.J. Brown (10) goes up for a basket in the lane against Franklin County . (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown (10) goes up for a basket in the lane against Franklin County . (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils come up just short in New Year’s Eve game

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team spent part of its New Years Eve on the court, traveling to McDonough to play Southwest Atlanta Christian Dec. 31 as part of the inaugural Warhawk New Year’s Eve invitational.
The Elbert County wrestling team poses after finishing second overall at Mountain View Preregion duals on Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of Shane Anderson)

The Elbert County wrestling team poses after finishing second overall at Mountain View Preregion duals on Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of Shane Anderson)

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Mat Devils finish second at Mountain View Duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team just turned in one of its best performances of the year ahead of one of the most important weekends of the season. The Blue Devils competed in the Mountain View Preregion Duals on Jan. 3. They went 4-1 and finished in second place.
Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

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Lady Devils get change of scenery in Tampa

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team spent part of its holiday break in the Sunshine State, driving down to Tampa, Fla. for the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational Dec. 27 through Dec. 30.
City of Elberton graphic

City of Elberton graphic

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Public hearing to discuss comprehensive plan scheduled

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Elbert County, the City of Elberton and the City of Bowman are planning to come together and give the public an opportunity to help shape the future of Elbert County when the three governmental bodies hold a joint public hearing.
A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

A snowstorm dusted Elbert County with a layer of snow Jan. 10. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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2025 in Elberton: A year in review

Mark Wells
Monday, December 29, 2025
The past year was full of political intrigue, academic and athletic accomplishment and completed projects.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils basketball moves to 8-1 on season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team went 2-1 in its three games last week, putting their record at 8-1 as region play ramps up. The Lady Devils opened the week on Tuesday night with a home matchup against Rabun County, who came into the game with a six game winning streak.
Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Swarming defense propels Lady Devils to hot start

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team is off to a 7-0 start to begin the 2025-26 season. In their most recent game Tuesday night, Elbert got a big region win over Rabun County, who entered the game with a 6-1 record.
Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Judge Chris Phelps hugs a recent graduate of the Northern Judicial Circuit's Felony Drug Court. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Drug Court holds commencement at Elberton First Methodist Church

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Northern Judicial Circuit hosted a commencement ceremony Dec. 11 for people who have just completed the circuit's Felony Drug Court program. The program offers offenders who are addicted to drugs or alcohol an opportunity to rehabilitate. Judge R.