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Early voting concludes with May 19 Election Day

Mark Wells
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Election Day for the general primary election was held yesterday after over 1,300 voters voted early. Due to poll closure occurring after press time Tuesday, Election Day coverage will be available in the May 27 edition of The Elberton Star.
Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ Kaylen Rucker signs to play college basketball at Columbia International University

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior and Lady Devils guard Kaylen Rucker is officially continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level.Rucker signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play basketball at Columbia International University in a ceremony held at ECCHS.
D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn competed for Elbert County at the GHSA A Division I state championships. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track & field competes in GHSA state championships

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in the GHSA GHSA A Division I state championships last week, held Tuesday at the Spec Towns Track at the University of Georgia.
Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Midfielder Ronny Medellin was an All-Region second-team selection for Elbert County boys' soccer this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer has three All-Region selections

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Three Elbert County soccer players were named All-Region selections last week, with Ronny and Alvin Medellin representing the boys’ team and Kendall Hudson selected for the girls’ team.Junior midfielder Ronny Medellin headlined the selections with a second-team nod.
Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County’s Jaylin Morrison (above) tied for the highest mark in the boys’ high jump along with Jordan Morrison at the 2026 A Division I Section B in Bremen last week. His qualification for the state championships was one of 18 for Elbert County. The state championships were held May 12 at the University of Georgia. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track teams advance to state

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Elbert County secured 18 qualifications for the 2026 GHSA state track and field championships at the A Division I Sectional B May 4 in Bremen.The top eight finishers in each event qualify for the state championships, which were held Tuesday at the University of Georgia track complex.
(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

(L-R) Commissioners Mike Scoggins, David Hunt, commission chair Lee Vaughn, Commissioners Casey Freeman, Chris Alexander and county manager Allen Hulme prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the county's new 4-H facility. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Commissioners unveil new 4-H facility

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Elbert County 4-H celebrated the grand opening of Elbert's new 4-H facility, bringing an end to multi-year process to get a new building. The commissioners officially approved the construction of the new building Feb. 12, 2024, allocating $2.