Elbert County

A group of Mah Jongg players compete against each other and socialize during an introductory class at the Elbert County Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Amy Campbell)

A group of Mah Jongg players compete against each other and socialize during an introductory class at the Elbert County Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Amy Campbell)

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Mah Jongg comes to Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
What was once old is new again and American Mah Jongg is roaring back. In 1928, Joseph Babcock returned from Southeast Asia and brought with him the popular game of “Mahjong,” which had been played there since the mid-to-late 19th century.
The high temperature wasn't enough to stop the Jim-Ree Museum's annual Juneteenth Celebration. In addition to the festival on Elberton's downtown square, the Juneteenth parade carried on, with most of the participants choosing to beat the heat from inside their vehicles. (Photos by Mark Wells)

The high temperature wasn't enough to stop the Jim-Ree Museum's annual Juneteenth Celebration. In addition to the festival on Elberton's downtown square, the Juneteenth parade carried on, with most of the participants choosing to beat the heat from inside their vehicles. (Photos by Mark Wells)

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Rising together: Elberton celebrates Juneteenth

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Juneteenth holiday is on the horizon and the Jim-Ree Museum brought the festivities to Elbert County this past weekend with their annual Juneteenth Celebration.The theme for this year's celebration was "Together We Rise" and included a festival and parade.
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Elbert County budget up 11.4 percent

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners are proposing an increase of 11.4 percent in the annual budget, but is also projecting a decrease in tax revenue from last year within that same budget.
The Larry Owens Kids Basketball Camp is set to be held from June 22 to 25 in The Inferno.

The Larry Owens Kids Basketball Camp is set to be held from June 22 to 25 in The Inferno.

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ECCHS boys’ basketball hosting youth camp at Inferno

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School basketball team is gearing up to host its annual basketball camp in a couple of weeks, and is welcoming all Elbert County kids who want to work on their games.
Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League

Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League

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Elbert County coach pitch All-Stars wrap season

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Elbert County Little League coach pitch All-Stars played in the Northeast Georgia sectional tournament in Evans from June 4-6. Elbert County played Oconee County both days, officially ending the season.
Mecole Hardman poses with a camper at last year's Friends Helping Friends Football Fun Day. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Mecole Hardman poses with a camper at last year's Friends Helping Friends Football Fun Day. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Friends Helping Friends football fun day set for June 20

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Friends Helping Friends Club Inc. (FHF Club) is hosting a “Football Fun Day” with hometown hero and three-time Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman Jr. June 20 at McWilliams Park from 9 a.m. until noon.
One of the many tricks Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions has perfected is putting one of her bird's full heads in her mouth. The trick was part of Tropical Birds with Bean and Bird at the Elbert County Public Library. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

One of the many tricks Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions has perfected is putting one of her bird's full heads in her mouth. The trick was part of Tropical Birds with Bean and Bird at the Elbert County Public Library. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Brenda Bean brings educational bird presentation to Elbert County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions visited the Elbert County Library Friday morning to give an educational presentation to the children and parents in the audience on several different tropical birds.