Elberton Lions Club hosting annual 5K

The Elberton Lions Club will have its 23rd annual 5K run/walk on April 25 starting at 8 a.m. The start/finish will be at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Race day registration and packet pickup will begin there at 7 a.m. The 5K is the Elberton Lions Club’s primary fundraiser for the year.

"Health Meets Hope" 5K scheduled for Sunday

Friends of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is scheduled to host the  Health Meets Hope 5K run and walk Sunday at McWilliams Park. The event is scheduled to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is being held to raise awareness for mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Diamond Devils blast BASA

The Elbert County boys’ baseball team continued its hot hitting against the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, sweeping a three-game series held last Tuesday and Friday with each game being called early due to the mercy rule.

Lady Devils tennis sweeps Franklin on senior day

The Elbert County tennis team honored its two seniors, Emily Poon and Gracie Kidd, before its Thursday afternoon home match against Franklin County. Poon, Kidd and the Lady Devils went on to sweep Franklin County, winning their match 5-0 as Poon extended her undefeated streak.

Henderson stars as Blue Devils play tournament in Suwanee

Elbert County sent five boys’ golfers to Bear’s Best Golf Club in Suwanee for the North Gwinnett Invitational this weekend. The Blue Devils shot a 319 as a team, good enough for fourth place. Nolan Henderson led the way for Elbert County with a 70 and made a playoff for the top individual spot.

Elbert tennis ready for senior day vs. Franklin

Last week, the Elbert County tennis teams traveled to Providence Christian Academy for a match against the Storm March 3. Both teams came up short, losing each match by a total score of 4-1. The winners for Elbert County were senior Emily Poon and sophomore Adrian Jenkins.

Elbert soccer teams continue in-season growth

Elbert County’s young soccer teams are learning on the fly this season as the Blue Devils and Lady Devils continue to lay a foundation for the future. The girls’ team dropped both of its matches last week, against Providence Christian Academy (PCA) 10-0 and Rabun County 9-1.

New-look McWilliams Park ready for new Elbert County Little League season

Little league season is here in Elbert County, and this year it comes with a host of upgrades made to McWilliams Park.

Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.

Elbert County BOC, BOE to see contested races after qualifying ends

Elbert County's races are set for the board of commissioners and board of education seats in the May 19 general primary. For the Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, incumbent Casey Freeman (R) qualified alongside challengers Nick Etheridge (R) and Mark Harper (R).