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Elbert Board of Commissioners to let voters decide on hospital support

Mark Wells

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2, with commissioners Casey Freeman and Chris Alexander voting in opposition, to put a referendum on the ballot to allocate one mill of taxpayer money to support Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH).

AJ Brown makes a defender fall. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Blue Devils hoops entering first year under Owens

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

It’s a new era for Elbert County hoops. The Blue Devils are beginning their first season under new head coach Chris Owens in a competitive Region 8A Division I.

Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Blue Devils wrestling hoping to pin down state championship

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Shane Anderson holds his Elbert County wrestlers to a high standard. The Blue Devils’ head wrestling coach, entering his 16th year in the role, believes the group has the chance to do something special. And he wants them to believe it, too.

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Elberton awards Community Impact Grants to 13 local non-profit organizations

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Elberton's City Council announced the recipients of its Community Impact Grant program for nonprofit organizations in Elberton at its monthly meeting Dec. 1. The grant is intended to support local nonprofits so they may continue serving the Elberton community.

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Shootings around Bowman Highway leave two dead

Mark Wells

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

A pair of shootings took place over the weekend that left two dead and one injured. According to a press release by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond, Elbert County E911 received a call just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 reporting a male who had been shot near Martin Villa Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.

Children sit with Santa at Elberton's Candlelight Shop Night on Nov. 25. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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City of Elberton welcomes the Christmas season candlelight shopping

Mark Wells

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The City of Elberton and Main Street Elberton kicked off the holiday season as they hosted their annual Candlelight Shop Night on the downtown square Nov. 25.

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NDO offering home heating help for Elbert's elderly and medically homebound

Mark Wells

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Ninth District Opportunity Inc. (NDO) is offering home heating help for the elderly and medically homebound. Households in which every member is 65-years old and older, or is medically homebound due to health reasons, may apply for assistance with their heating bills beginning Dec. 1.

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Elbert basketball teams begin 2025-26 season

Bo Underwood

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team tipped off its season with a 50-42 road win over Madison County on Nov. 22.

Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils host first home meet of new season

Bo Underwood

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Elbert County wrestling team hosted the Granite City Scramble at the Inferno on Saturday, its first home meet of the 2025-26 season. Elbert finished fifth overall, while Mountain View claimed the top team spot. Five Mat Devils finished in the top two of their respective events.

Elberton Christian Church's "Ground Breakers" helped clean up Mobley Hill Road Nov. 15.

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Non-profits help keep Elbert County beautiful for Thanksgiving

Mark Wells

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A pair of Elbert County non-profit organizations proved that Elbert County residents have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season as they partnered with Keep Elbert County Beautiful to clean up a pair of roads.