Elbert County

Myron Siegel, played by Jef Whatley, gets a stern talking to from Sig Higginbottam, played by Charlie Kidd, in the Encore Production's performance of "Kong's Night Out." (Photo courtesy of Toni King)

Myron Siegel, played by Jef Whatley, gets a stern talking to from Sig Higginbottam, played by Charlie Kidd, in the Encore Production's performance of "Kong's Night Out." (Photo courtesy of Toni King)

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Kong has night out on the Elbert Theatre stage

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The next show on Encore Production's 2025 slate, "Kong's Night Out," is set to debut this weekend on-stage at the historic Elbert Theatre.
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School homecoming court for the 2025 school year includes (front row, L-R) Autumn Davis, Makayla McKnight, and Jurnee Porter and (second row, L-R) Jaslyn Huff, Camdyn Moon, Kamryn Webb, Brylie Burdette, Chloe Hunt, Gracie Kidd and Naomi Bernal. (Photo by Mark Wells)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School homecoming court for the 2025 school year includes (front row, L-R) Autumn Davis, Makayla McKnight, and Jurnee Porter and (second row, L-R) Jaslyn Huff, Camdyn Moon, Kamryn Webb, Brylie Burdette, Chloe Hunt, Gracie Kidd and Naomi Bernal. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert County Comprehensive High School homecoming this weekend

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Blue Devils far and wide are set to return to town as Elbert County Comprehensive High School is hosts homecoming this weekend.
Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country runs at Athens Academy meet

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Saturday in Athens means more than just college football. The Elbert County cross country team returned to the Classic City for another Saturday morning meet, running in the Athens Academy home meet on the morning of Sept. 6.
Teammates celebrate with junior catcher Ky Dubose after a 3-run home run against Banks County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Teammates celebrate with junior catcher Ky Dubose after a 3-run home run against Banks County. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils softball team undefeated in region play

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Elbert County softball team had themselves another undefeated week last week, picking up wins over Banks, Providence Christian, Harlem and Vidalia. The Lady Devils are currently 13-3 on the season.
City of Elberton Graphic

City of Elberton Graphic

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Elberton Community Impact Grant program returning

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Elberton city manager Kevin Eavenson announced the return of the city’s Community Impact Grant program at the city council’s monthly meeting on Monday. The Community Impact Program, established last year, gives out grants to Elberton-based nonprofit organizations who work to improve the community.