Elbert County

(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

(L-R) Sandy Wingfield, Chrissy Fleming, Talyra Sims, Kelly Shea and Terri Jackson pose after a graduation ceremony for Sims' Mother to Mother Recovery Center, where Wingfield, Fleming, Shea and Jackson completed a 12-month course. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Talyra Sims and Mother to Mother Recovery Center help moms on path to recovery

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
*Editor’s note: While it typically is not permitted, due to the sensitive nature of some of the quotations used in this story The Elberton Star agreed to grant anonymity to those who requested it to create a safe environment where sharing was the priority.
The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

The City of Elberton held its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23 on the downtown square. The event featured a square-full of various working vehicles from school buses to well-drilling rigs. (Photos by Beth Yeary)

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Main Street Elberton hosts touch-a-truck

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Main Street Elberton hosted its first Touch-a-Truck event April 23, where Elbert County residents got a chance to see a host of working vehicles up close and personal.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

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Early voting underway for Elbert County general primary

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Early voting opened April 27 for the upcoming May 19 general primary that is slated to see a handful of contested elections in Elbert County. As of press time Tuesday, a total of 33 voters had already cast their vote in the primary.
Bryleigh Dickerson catches a fly ball. The freshman hit two home runs aainst Creekview Wednesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson catches a fly ball. The freshman hit two home runs aainst Creekview Wednesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch season ends in sectionals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Elbert County slow pitch softball team saw its season come to an end last Wednesday at sectionals in Woodstock. The Lady Devils were the No. 5 seed out of 10 teams competing in Section 2.
The Elbert County dugout celebrates a hit. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County dugout celebrates a hit. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County baseball wins 2026 region title

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team are region champions for the first time since 2023.The Diamond Devils swept Commerce last week in their final regular season series of the year to finish 13-2 in region play and 26-7 overall.
DaNyia Little (middle) was crowned Miss ECMS while Gracie Madrigal (right) was named the seventh grade representative and Rease McElroy (left) was named the sixth grade representative. (Photo courtesy of Liza Miller)

DaNyia Little (middle) was crowned Miss ECMS while Gracie Madrigal (right) was named the seventh grade representative and Rease McElroy (left) was named the sixth grade representative. (Photo courtesy of Liza Miller)

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Little crowned 2026 Miss ECMS

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) eighth grader DaNyia Little was named Miss ECMS for 2026 at the annual Miss ECMS Pageant held in the auditorium April 18. Joining Little as winners were seventh grade representative Gracie Madrigal and sixth grade representative Rease McElroy.
Conley Chatham stars as "Ella" in Encore Production's "Cinderella," set to hit the Elbert Theatre stage Friday. (Photos courtesy of Toni King)

Conley Chatham stars as "Ella" in Encore Production's "Cinderella," set to hit the Elbert Theatre stage Friday. (Photos courtesy of Toni King)

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Encore Productions bring Cinderella story to life

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Encore Productions and the Elbert Theatre are bringing Rogers and Hammerstein's classic, "Cinderella" to the stage for back-to-back weekends of magical performances. The stage performance of the classic fairy tale, which is directed by Sam and Bree Brown, is a "contemporary retelling" of the story.