Elbert County

Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County flag football debuts in the Granite Bowl

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
High school football in the Granite Bowl has been an Elberton staple since 1954, and starting this year, a brand new Devils team is calling the historic stadium home for a new kind of gridiron action.
Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Volley Devils await state tournament fate after wrapping area playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County volleyball went 17-16 in the regular season for the first winning season in program history. The Lady Devils won the first game of their area tournament on Sept. 29 before falling to the eventual area champion, Oglethorpe, in three sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils handle PCA for third straight win, Dyer’s 100th

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils won their third straight game on Friday, taking care of Providence Christian Academy 43-9 at the Granite Bowl. The Blue Devils dominated both sides of the ball for head coach Andy Dyer’s 100th career win.
Elbert County Schools Graphic

Elbert County Schools Graphic

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Student causes scare with water gun on bus

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County School District was the victim of a scare Oct. 1 when a student brought a water gun onto his bus and was caught by the bus driver, prompting a press release from the district. "This morning, a young student made a poor decision and brought a plastic toy gun onto the school bus.
Elbert County Graphic

Elbert County Graphic

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Elbert County early voting for local referendums, PSC Tuesday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Early voting will get underway Tuesday for Elbert County voters for the Nov. 4 general special election for the District 2 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Along with the vote for a new PSC, two county-wide referendums regarding two local option sales tax funds will be on the ballot.
Golfers Nolan Henderson (left) and Madden Drake (right) get their first glimpse of their state championship ring during the ring ceremony for winning the boys Class A Division 1 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Golfers Nolan Henderson (left) and Madden Drake (right) get their first glimpse of their state championship ring during the ring ceremony for winning the boys Class A Division 1 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County rings in 2025 state champions

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County Comprehensive High School awarded state championship rings to their most recent crop of state champions during halftime of Elbert's football game against Providence Christian Academy Oct. 3.
Elbert County cross country runners run in Elbert’s home meet on Sept. 25. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County cross country runners run in Elbert’s home meet on Sept. 25. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country hosts home meet

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Elbert County hosted its home cross country meet this past Thursday, running at the scenic Camp Harmony in the Granite City Invitational. Though it was a cloudy evening with intermittent light rain, runners enjoyed a lakeside view and a heavily wooded area as they ran the three-mile race.
Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils beat Commerce for second straight win

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Elbert County defense turned in another stifling performance on Friday night, shutting down Commerce in a 16-6 road victory.
Melanie Badillo (25) hits the ball in Elbert’s region playoff matchup against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Melanie Badillo (25) hits the ball in Elbert’s region playoff matchup against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert volleyball finishes regular season, competes in area playoffs

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
It’s playoff time for Elbert County volleyball. The Lady Devils wrapped up the regular season last week with a 16-15 record, good for the first winning season in program history and the most wins Elbert volleyball has had in a season.
Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County volleyball aiming to rebound before playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It’s getting to be crunch time for the Elbert County volleyball team, as the Lady Devils have just two matches remaining before area playoffs begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30.