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Seven former Diamond Devils sign to play college baseball

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Last season was special for Elbert County baseball, and seven of the now-graduated seniors who helped lead the Diamond Devils’ run will be continuing their playing careers at the college level.On Wednesday night, all seven participated in a signing ceremony at the ECCHS gym, where they were joined...
The Elbert County Sheriff's Office conducted an active shooter drill July 28. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County Sheriff's Office conducted an active shooter drill July 28. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County Sheriff's Office runs security drill ahead of school start

Mark Wells
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
In preparation for the new year, the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, who recently absorbed the Elbert County Board of Eduction's School Resource Officers, conducted an active shooter drill at Elbert County Elementary July 28.

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Students returned to Elbert County Schools Friday

Mark Wells
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Elbert County Schools got back underway Friday after Summer Break, bringing a start to the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Robert Wheeler said that 2,887 students were enrolled in the district as of the July 31 start date. 

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Mure Cho comes to Elberton

Mark Wells
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Elberton/Mure Cho Sister City student exchange program is underway and the Japanese delegation has arrived in Elbert County.According to an itinerary provided by Tom Evans, Japanese students, Tomoki Arioka and Anna Kubo, and chaperone Yoko Morita, arrived in Atlanta July 20.The following day...
Judge Harvey Wasserman, Bree Carroll-Jave and Victoria Carroll-Jave pose for a picture in the courtroom on Bree’s adoption day. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Carroll-Jave)

Judge Harvey Wasserman, Bree Carroll-Jave and Victoria Carroll-Jave pose for a picture in the courtroom on Bree’s adoption day. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Carroll-Jave)

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Fostering love: Elberton's newest adoption story

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sometimes, life has a way of throwing the unexpected at you when you think you’ve got your path figured out. It’s never the easiest thing to deal with. A sudden change of direction can be difficult or at least jarring.
Main Street Elberton hosted their annual Cruise-In Car Show July 18 where 140 cars were on display in and around the downtown square. (Photos by Mark Wells)

Main Street Elberton hosted their annual Cruise-In Car Show July 18 where 140 cars were on display in and around the downtown square. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Main Street motors: Annual car show takes place on Elberton Square

Mark Wells
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Main Street Elberton hosted the annual Cruise-In Car Show and Granite Bowl Blast July 18 on the Elberton square. Over 140 hot rods, classic cars and more flocked to the city to show off for a packed square of car enthusiasts.