Elbert County

Lincoln Blackmon (2) sacks the quarterback in Elbert County's 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lincoln Blackmon (2) sacks the quarterback in Elbert County's 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football overmatched by ACAD

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Elbert football wasn’t able to keep up with Athens Academy on Friday night in a 48-14 road loss. Things got off to a fast start for both teams, but the Blue Devils’ offense eventually ran out of gas while the Spartans kept rolling.
The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The Elberton 12-County Fair returned for the 92nd consecutive year, bringing all of the rides, food, fun and laughs that it has for the past 91 years. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Elberton 12-County Fair returns to spread fall cheer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair made its return to Elbert County last week, bringing fun and smiles to all who went. Some of the headlining events for this year's fair include a big-top circus, a Michael Jackson tribute performance, a hypnotist, the Banana Derby and two on-site petting zoos.
Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County Primary School principal Christy Hart and Elementary School principal Jasper Huff accept certificates from the board of education for their schools being designated as Title I reward schools. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County Primary School and Elementary School named Title I Reward Schools

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County Board of Education recognized Elbert County Primary School and Elbert County Elementary School for their state designation as Title I Reward Schools at their monthly meeting Monday Evening.
Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Cross country returns to Athens for Kramer Classic

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Elbert County cross country was back in Athens last Wednesday running in the Kent Kramer Classic hosted by Athens Christian. The Blue Devil boys finished 13th out of 18 schools competing. Sophomore Eli Alexander led the way for Elbert with a time of 19 minutes and 51.
Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils earn top seed in softball region playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Playoff softball is here in Elbert County. The Lady Devils softball team will host Putnam County in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Oct 15 at Wesley King Field, with the first game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the second one set for 5:30 p.m.
Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.
City of Elberton Graphic

City of Elberton Graphic

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Fair returns to Elbert for 92nd consecutive year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elberton 12-County Fair is slated to make its grand return this weekend for the 92nd consecutive year. Fair manager Becky Hitchcock, whose family has been in charge of the fair since the late 90's, said this year's 11-day fair promises to deliver yet again.